Who made the Convention on the rights of the child?

The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989. It was drafted by a committee of experts, led by Polish lawyer Jerzy Zimowski, and involved contributions from various countries, NGOs, and child advocacy groups. The treaty aims to protect the rights of children globally, emphasizing their right to survival, development, and participation. It remains the most widely ratified human rights instrument in history.