In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child came into effect to provide children - in both rich and poor countries - the right to a childhood in which they can learn, play, be healthy, and develop.

However, 15 years after the adoption of the Convention; and after more than 15 years of market-led economic growth governments and the international community are still far from fulfilling children's rights and creating a world fit for children.

Amartya Sen's work on poverty can be classified in three categories.  One aspect deals with the refinement and accurate description of income poverty. His path breaking contributions regarding the axioms that a poverty measurement should adhere to laid the groundwork for the widely used Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) index. Secondly, Sen has forcefully argued that poverty and well-being should encompass more than income and economic growth. Thus, a measure of poverty should...

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One hundred and fifty nations have now ratified ILO Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour. This is the fastest ratification pace for any ILO Convention, and moves the ILO closer to its goal of ratification by all 177 member States. Commenting on the latest milestone, ILO Director-General Juan Somavia said "this rapid pace of ratification shows that world opinion has taken a determined stand against the...

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