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The ICESCR commits ratifying national governments to enforcing rights to education,health, and family life.Article 13 gives a right to parents to decide on their child’s education, but does not enunciate other rights specific to parents.ICESCR’s Article 10 declares the family to be “the natural and fundamental group unit of society.” Lenzer and Gran Child Welfare 161 National governments are expected to offer families protection and assistance, including the right to an adequate standard of living (Article 11). Article 10 obligates national governments to protect young people from exploitation.
The ICCPR obligates national governments to enforce freedoms, such as expressing one’s views (Article 19). Its Article 17 requires national governments to enforce an individual’s right to privacy (Article 17), the right to information (Article 19), and the right to legal assistance in a criminal proceeding (Article 14).The Optional Protocol designates rights of an individual who wants to complain about ICCPR violations.The Second Optional Protocol concentrates on prohibition of the death penalty.Another core human rights treaty is the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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The ICCPR obligates national governments to enforce freedoms, such as expressing one’s views (Article 19). Its Article 17 requires national governments to enforce an individual’s right to privacy (Article 17), the right to information (Article 19), and the right to legal assistance in a criminal proceeding (Article 14).The Optional Protocol designates rights of an individual who wants to complain about ICCPR violations.The Second Optional Protocol concentrates on prohibition of the death penalty.Another core human rights treaty is the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Beyond these UN treaties, national governments have formed treaties with governments from their geographic region, such as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC), the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights, and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Convention on Regional Arrangements for the Promotion of Child Welfare in South Asia.These international treaties not only represent commitments made by governments; they are also signals of legal, perhaps moral, expectations (Pogge, 2008; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2010).
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was adopted in 1989 and is often considered the most ratified human rights treaty in the world, with only two national governments not yet ratifying—those of Somalia and the United States. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, charged with monitoring national efforts to implement the CRC, has published General Comments. The UN Committee insists these General Comments bind ratifying national governments, but because national governments ratified the CRC, not the subsequent General Comments (the first was published in 2001, 12 years after CRC adoption and after all but five national governments had ratified), this study takes the General Comments as only interpretations. Adopted in 1990, 45 national governments out of 53 have ratified the ACRWC. The Child Welfare Vol. 90, No. 4 162 European Convention was open for signature in 1996. In the last 15 years, only 16 members of the Council of Europe have ratified. In contrast to these other treaties, the European Convention seems to have limited purpose of dealing with family matters. Out of eight SAARC members, seven have signed the SAARC convention since 2002.
dOES THIS EXPLAIN THIS QUESTION?: How do international treaties differ from international organizations?
dOES THIS EXPLAIN THIS QUESTION?: How do international treaties differ from international organizations?
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The text you provided does not explicitly explain the difference between international treaties and international organizations. However, I can clarify that distinction for you:
1. **International Treaties**: These are formal agreements between states that are legally binding under international law. Treaties such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) set specific obligations for the ratifying countries regarding the protection and enforcement of particular rights. They outline the responsibilities that governments must uphold concerning the rights of individuals and groups, and they often include mechanisms for compliance and reporting.
2. **International Organizations**: These are entities created by states to promote cooperation and facilitate interactions on issues of common interest (e.g., United Nations, World Health Organization). International organizations may implement or oversee international treaties, but they are not treaties themselves. They often have their own governing structures, staff, and processes for decision-making, and they may provide platforms for negotiation, monitoring compliance, and providing assistance to member states.
In summary, international treaties are specific legal agreements that establish obligations for states, while international organizations are entities that facilitate cooperation and may play a role in the implementation and oversight of those treaties.
1. **International Treaties**: These are formal agreements between states that are legally binding under international law. Treaties such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) set specific obligations for the ratifying countries regarding the protection and enforcement of particular rights. They outline the responsibilities that governments must uphold concerning the rights of individuals and groups, and they often include mechanisms for compliance and reporting.
2. **International Organizations**: These are entities created by states to promote cooperation and facilitate interactions on issues of common interest (e.g., United Nations, World Health Organization). International organizations may implement or oversee international treaties, but they are not treaties themselves. They often have their own governing structures, staff, and processes for decision-making, and they may provide platforms for negotiation, monitoring compliance, and providing assistance to member states.
In summary, international treaties are specific legal agreements that establish obligations for states, while international organizations are entities that facilitate cooperation and may play a role in the implementation and oversight of those treaties.
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The passage you provided discusses additional international treaties, specifically those regional in nature, such as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and others. However, it still does not explicitly address the difference between international treaties and international organizations.
To clarify further:
- **International Treaties**: The treaties mentioned in your excerpt, like the ACRWC and the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights, are explicit legal agreements that commit states to uphold certain rights and standards. They outline the obligations of member states toward children’s rights and welfare, reflecting legal and possibly moral commitments.
- **International Organizations**: While the passage focuses on treaties, international organizations would refer to bodies like the African Union, European Union, or SAARC itself, which provide a framework for cooperation among member states. These organizations may facilitate discussions, implement policies, or oversee the fulfillment of commitments under treaties but are distinct entities.
In conclusion, while the passage highlights the role of treaties in establishing commitments and expectations among states, it does not provide a direct explanation of how these treaties differ from the organizations that may facilitate their implementation or arise from them. To thoroughly answer the question, one would need to clearly distinguish between the formal legal agreements (treaties) and the institutional frameworks (organizations) that serve to enhance cooperation or enforce those agreements.
To clarify further:
- **International Treaties**: The treaties mentioned in your excerpt, like the ACRWC and the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights, are explicit legal agreements that commit states to uphold certain rights and standards. They outline the obligations of member states toward children’s rights and welfare, reflecting legal and possibly moral commitments.
- **International Organizations**: While the passage focuses on treaties, international organizations would refer to bodies like the African Union, European Union, or SAARC itself, which provide a framework for cooperation among member states. These organizations may facilitate discussions, implement policies, or oversee the fulfillment of commitments under treaties but are distinct entities.
In conclusion, while the passage highlights the role of treaties in establishing commitments and expectations among states, it does not provide a direct explanation of how these treaties differ from the organizations that may facilitate their implementation or arise from them. To thoroughly answer the question, one would need to clearly distinguish between the formal legal agreements (treaties) and the institutional frameworks (organizations) that serve to enhance cooperation or enforce those agreements.
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The passage you provided discusses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), its adoption, ratification status, monitoring mechanisms, and compares it with other regional treaties such as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) and the SAARC Convention. However, it still does not directly explain the difference between international treaties and international organizations.
To clarify the distinction:
1. **International Treaties**: The CRC, ACRWC, and the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights are all examples of international treaties. These are formal legal agreements that outline specific rights and responsibilities for the countries that ratify them. The passage details the ratification status of these treaties, highlighting their significance and the nature of commitments made by national governments.
2. **International Organizations**: In contrast, international organizations refer to entities like the United Nations or the European Union. These organizations facilitate cooperation between member states, help implement treaties, provide platforms for discussion and negotiation, and may monitor compliance but do not themselves make binding law.
Thus, while the passage illustrates the importance and context of specific international treaties regarding children's rights, it does not address the role or definition of international organizations. To answer the question effectively, one would need to make a clear distinction, emphasizing that treaties are legal commitments by states, while organizations are structures that enable cooperation and implementation of those commitments.
To clarify the distinction:
1. **International Treaties**: The CRC, ACRWC, and the European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights are all examples of international treaties. These are formal legal agreements that outline specific rights and responsibilities for the countries that ratify them. The passage details the ratification status of these treaties, highlighting their significance and the nature of commitments made by national governments.
2. **International Organizations**: In contrast, international organizations refer to entities like the United Nations or the European Union. These organizations facilitate cooperation between member states, help implement treaties, provide platforms for discussion and negotiation, and may monitor compliance but do not themselves make binding law.
Thus, while the passage illustrates the importance and context of specific international treaties regarding children's rights, it does not address the role or definition of international organizations. To answer the question effectively, one would need to make a clear distinction, emphasizing that treaties are legal commitments by states, while organizations are structures that enable cooperation and implementation of those commitments.