In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 2009, UNICEF is dedicating a special edition of its flagship publication, The State of the World’s Children, to children’s rights. This Executive Summary provides an overview of the full report, examines the Convention’s evolution, progress achieved on child rights, challenges remaining, and actions to be taken to ensure that the Convention’s promise becomes a reality for all children.
