Children's rights revolutionized worldwide through constitutional recognition since 1989.
The article explores how children's rights have been recognized in constitutions worldwide over the past century. It looks at historical documents like the Magna Carta and modern international efforts to protect children's rights. The researchers show how the global community has increasingly seen children as rights holders, especially since 1989. This shift was influenced by events like decolonization and the fall of the Soviet Union, which created opportunities for new governments to prioritize children's rights. Overall, the article discusses how children's rights have become a key focus in many countries' legal systems in recent history.