Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure

states parties   states that have signed, but not ratified   states that have not signed
Drafted	19 December 2011
Location	New York
Effective	14 April 2014
Condition	10 ratifications
Signatories	53
Parties	51
Depositary	UN Secretary-General
Languages	Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish

The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure is a treaty open to states that are party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Protocol was adopted by the United Nations' General Assembly on 19 December 2011 and entered into force on 14 April 2014, following ratification by 10 states.

As of December 2023, the Protocol has been signed by 53 states and ratified or acceded by 51 states.

See also

• First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
• Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
• Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities