Political Science 3388E Lecture : Rights of Child.docx
10 Apr 2012
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2 hours, long answer and some short answer. Last class exam review and study guide. Hand in a couple paragraphs with questions and topics for the end of the year exam. Trafficking children in the sex trade. Vulnerable children end up in pornography or prostitution. Detainment and torture of children by states. Minors and the death penalty in local legal systems traditionally. 1989, 192 countries have ratified most ratified international treaty in history. 2 countries have not ratified the treaty somalia and the us (us has signed on but it hasn"t passed in congress yet) Children are defined as anyone up to the age of 18 years old. Different rules as to what constitutes a minor in different countries. Benefit from special protection measures/ assistance (not to be held responsible for their own protection) All countries must provide education and free healthcare to children. Free to develop their personalities and character to their full protention.
