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Agreement Quote by Carol Bellamy

“The Convention is not only a visionary document. We are reminded daily that it is an agreement that works - and its utility can be seen in the everyday use to which I have seen it increasingly being put by country after country, in policy, in practice and in law.” quote by Carol Bellamy
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“The Convention is not only a visionary document. We are reminded daily that it is an agreement that works - and its utility can be seen in the everyday use to which I have seen it increasingly being put by country after country, in policy, in practice and in law.”

Carol Bellamy

About This Quote

Source Speech: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1990 (paraphrased)

The Convention is a practical, effective agreement that works globally across policy, practice, and law, proving its lasting utility.

In simple terms: The Convention is a useful, working agreement worldwide.

Key Takeaway

Support and apply the Convention in daily governance.

Themes

human rights law policy implementation

Mood

optimistic determined

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • education policy
  • legislation
  • NGO work
  • government programs

Key Concepts

international law child rights governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we strengthen local enforcement?
  • What challenges arise in adapting the Convention?
A Different Perspective

Implementation varies; political will can hinder effectiveness.

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