UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - this international convention sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children. It has been ratified by nearly everyone in the world, with the exception of the United States and Somalia.
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women– this UN convention has been described as a bill of rights for women, outlawing all forms of discrimination against women.
Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention) this convention deals with international adoption, child laundering and child trafficking.