Moscow Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1918)

Liebel, Manfred. (2016). The Moscow Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1918): A Contribution from the Hidden History of Children’s Rights. The International Journal of Children's Rights. 24. 3-28. 10.1163/15718182-02401003.

The Moscow Declaration on the Rights of the Child, which came into being during the course of the Russian Revolution in 1917–18, thanks to a group of socially and politically engaged pedagogues, exemplifies an emancipatory current in the history of children’s rights. Exploring original sources, the author presents this little-known declaration in detail, explains its political and intellectual background, and commends its impact and historical relevance. He concludes that the declaration provides a valuable contribution to the theory and practice of children’s rights, which deserves enhanced attention.