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What UN convention specifically protects the rights of children?

1. The Geneva Conventions
2. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
3. CEDAW
4. The UDHR

Answer

B. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Solution

The CRC is the primary international treaty protecting children's rights.

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