In this lesson, we will explore why the international community has focused on children's rights and examine the historical legislative process concerning children's rights in international law. Additionally, we will become familiar with both international and local definitions of the term "child." We will also discuss the content of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the specific rights enshrined in the 1989 Convention. Finally, we will review the methods and mechanisms used by the United Nations to monitor the implementation of the Convention and summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.