The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international human rights treaty that sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children. It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989 and has been ratified by 196 countries.

The ILO's Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) sets the minimum age for employment in hazardous work at 18 years.

Article 28 of the CRC states that every child has the right to free and compulsory primary education.

The End Violence Against Children Campaign is a global movement that aims to end all forms of violence against children. It was launched in 2016 by the United Nations Secretary-General and is supported by a wide range of organizations and individuals.

The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000. It prohibits the use of children under the age of 18 in armed conflict.

UNICEF is the United Nations agency responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of children. It was established in 1946 and is headquartered in New York City.

Article 24 of the CRC states that every child has the right to the highest attainable standard of health.

Every Woman Every Child is a global initiative that aims to reduce child mortality and improve child health. It was launched in 2010 by the United Nations Secretary-General and is supported by a wide range of organizations and individuals.

Article 7 of the CRC states that every child has the right to a name and a nationality.

The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000. It prohibits the sale, trafficking, and sexual exploitation of children.

Article 14 of the CRC states that every child has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

Girls Not Brides is a global partnership that aims to accelerate progress towards ending child marriage. It was launched in 2011 and is supported by a wide range of organizations and individuals.

Article 31 of the CRC states that every child has the right to participate in cultural and artistic life.

ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour was adopted by the International Labour Organization in 1999. It prohibits the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, forced labour, hazardous work, and the sale and trafficking of children.

Article 40 of the CRC states that every child has the right to a fair and public hearing when accused of a crime.