UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) History ChallengeOnline version Choose the correct answer for each question. The correct answer is highlighted in bold. by Ncfc Belize 1 What does UNCRC stand for? a United Nations Charter for Children's Rights b United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child c Universal Network for Child Rights and Care d United Nations Committee on Rights and Childhood 2 In what year was the UNCRC adopted by the United Nations General Assembly? a November 20, 1989 b June 1, 1989 c December 10, 1989 d October 24, 1989 3 Which international organization adopted the UNCRC? a UNESCO b UNICEF c United Nations General Assembly d World Health Organization 4 In what year did the UNCRC enter into force? a 1989 b 1990 c 1991 d 1992 5 What event is celebrated annually on November 20th? a International Family Day b Child Protection Day c World Children's Day d Youth Empowerment Day 6 Which country originally proposed the idea that led to the UNCRC? a Canada b United Kingdom c Poland d France 7 On what date was the UNCRC adopted? a June 1, 1989 b November 20, 1989 c December 10, 1989 d October 24, 1989 8 The UNCRC was developed from earlier declarations on children's rights. Which declaration was adopted in 1959? a Universal Declaration of Human Rights b Declaration of the Rights of the Child c Geneva Convention on Children d Children's Protection Charter 9 What was celebrated in 1979 that helped accelerate work on the UNCRC? a International Year of Peace b International Year of the Child c International Family Year d International Youth Year 10 How many articles are contained in the UNCRC? a 42 b 48 c 54 d 60 11 Approximately how many countries have ratified the UNCRC? a 120 b 150 c 180 d More than 190 12 The UNCRC is considered the most: a Widely ratified human rights treaty in history b Expensive treaty to implement c Controversial international agreement d Recent human rights convention 13 How old is a person considered to be a child under the UNCRC unless national law states otherwise? a Under 16 years b Under 17 years c Under 18 years d Under 21 years 14 Which UN agency is most closely associated with promoting and supporting the UNCRC? a UNICEF b ILO c UNDP d UNESCO 15 Which committee monitors implementation of the UNCRC? a Human Rights Council b UNICEF Board c Committee on the Rights of the Child d International Court of Justice 16 Belize ratified the UNCRC in: a 1989 b 1993 c 1990 d 1995 17 What is the primary purpose of the UNCRC? a To protect and promote the rights of all children b To regulate schools worldwide c To create a global education system d To establish youth employment standards 18 Which four guiding principles form the foundation of the UNCRC? a Education, Health, Housing, Recreation b Justice, Equality, Safety, Employment c Non-discrimination, Best Interests, Survival & Development, Participation d Family, Schooling, Religion, Citizenship 19 Before the UNCRC, which declaration is considered the first international statement specifically recognizing children's rights? a Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) b Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1924) c Children's Charter (1930) d Youth Rights Declaration (1945) 20 Why is the UNCRC historically significant? a It created UNICEF b It replaced all national child protection laws c It established legally binding international standards for children's rights d It only applies to developing countries
