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This resolution affirms the Illinois State Senate's support for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), an international treaty adopted in 1989 that aims to protect children's civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The resolution highlights that while the United States significantly contributed to drafting the Convention and signed it in 1995, it has never been presented to the U.S. Senate for final ratification. The document urges state agencies and the Illinois General Assembly to develop policies aligned with the Convention's principles and calls on President Trump to submit the CRC to the Senate for approval without delay. By passing this resolution, the Illinois Senate seeks to emphasize the state's commitment to protecting children's rights, demonstrate leadership in child welfare, and create a comprehensive framework for addressing children's protections across state government agencies. The resolution underscores Illinois' historical support for securing fundamental rights for vulnerable populations and its desire to enhance children's well-being through international human rights standards.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=81&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104