Thursday Video: Rescue a Child

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history. To date, 193 nations have ratified this important treaty. The only two UN member states that have not ratified the CRC are Somalia and the United States.

Mark Engman is with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Public Policy & Advocacy team.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history. To date, 193 nations have ratified this important treaty. The only two UN member states that have not ratified the CRC are Somalia and the United States.

We know that that Americans care deeply about conditions for children around the world - they Believe in Zero. For one great example, this week's featured video comes from the International Rescue Committee, who joins the U.S. Fund in believing that failure to ratify this Convention keeps our Government from exerting the strongest possible leadership internationally to save and protect vulnerable children. The IRC has launched a petition urging President Obama to move forward with U.S. ratification of the CRC.

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The U.S. Campaign for Ratification of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, of which the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is a founding member, supports the IRC's effort.

Sign the petition today! To learn more about the CRC and what you can do to support the campaign, go to our advocacy page.