The American Bar Association (ABA) supports the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the United States. The CRC, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989, sets international standards for the protection and care of children. The ABA recommends that the U.S. ratify the CRC and that a working group be formed to address potential reservations during the ratification process. The CRC addresses critical issues such as children's rights to identity, protection from abuse, and the right to be heard in legal proceedings. It also covers adoption safeguards, protection for refugee and disabled children, healthcare, education, and protection from child labor and exploitation. The CRC builds on earlier international declarations and is a key addition to international human rights law. The ABA has historically supported the ratification of various international human rights treaties, including those related to children. The CRC complements existing ABA policies on juvenile justice, child abuse, and the death penalty. Concerns about the CRC's language, particularly regarding the right to life and the definition of a child, have been addressed. The ABA concludes that U.S. ratification would not impose new requirements on abortion policies, as the definition of a child is left to individual states. The ABA also notes that the CRC aligns with other international human rights instruments. The U.S. should ratify the CRC promptly to lead in international child rights efforts. The ABA's Center on Children and the Law has been actively involved in promoting child rights and comparing U.S. laws to the CRC. The ABA encourages the U.S. to ratify the CRC to ensure compliance with international standards and to support global efforts to protect children.The American Bar Association (ABA) supports the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the United States. The CRC, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989, sets international standards for the protection and care of children. The ABA recommends that the U.S. ratify the CRC and that a working group be formed to address potential reservations during the ratification process. The CRC addresses critical issues such as children's rights to identity, protection from abuse, and the right to be heard in legal proceedings. It also covers adoption safeguards, protection for refugee and disabled children, healthcare, education, and protection from child labor and exploitation. The CRC builds on earlier international declarations and is a key addition to international human rights law. The ABA has historically supported the ratification of various international human rights treaties, including those related to children. The CRC complements existing ABA policies on juvenile justice, child abuse, and the death penalty. Concerns about the CRC's language, particularly regarding the right to life and the definition of a child, have been addressed. The ABA concludes that U.S. ratification would not impose new requirements on abortion policies, as the definition of a child is left to individual states. The ABA also notes that the CRC aligns with other international human rights instruments. The U.S. should ratify the CRC promptly to lead in international child rights efforts. The ABA's Center on Children and the Law has been actively involved in promoting child rights and comparing U.S. laws to the CRC. The ABA encourages the U.S. to ratify the CRC to ensure compliance with international standards and to support global efforts to protect children.