UUM Journal of Legal Studies, 13, No. 1 (January) 2022, pp: 345–380 B. The International Conventions Related to Human Rights of Children (Including Stateless Children) The compliance with international conventions and human rights laws are fundamental for legal accountability for states. The protection of human rights for stateless children (and children globally) is propounded through various conventions such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 1989, the 1954 Convention, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights 1948 (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966 (ICCPR), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966 (IESCR) and the UNESCO’s Convention against Discrimination in Education 1960. The following list provide some brief information about the declarations and conventions related to the protection of human rights for children: (i) Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989 (CRC) All children are entitled to human rights, protection, fundamental freedom, dignity and equality under international human rights law and these rights are enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989. The CRC 1989 is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty that provides basic rights and protection to all children. By virtue of Article 2 of CRC 1989, states shall respect and ensure the rights outlined in the convention to each child within their jurisdiction without discrimination of any kind. Meanwhile, Article 3 of the CRC 1989 clearly states that in all instances the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration of every state and its associates (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 1989) (OHCHR)15. Hence, signatory member states to the CRC 1989 are to ensure human rights and protection for all children within their states. (ii) 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons By virtue of Article 1 of the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons (hereinafter known as the 1954 Convention), 15 Kate Englund. (2011). Protecting the Human Rights of Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors. Advocate’s Forum. University of Chicago. https://crownschool.uchicago. edu/protecting-human-rights-unaccompanied-immigrant-minors>. 360