Tracing the origin, growth and basic features of the international law of youth rights, this book consists of both source documents and commentary on the historical trends, to elaborate and codify international instruments and standards in this field (especially by the League of Nations system, 1919-1940, and the United Nations system, 1946-1994), as well as action taken by governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to promote and protect youth rights.;The book concludes with a call for a new international instrument and monitoring machinery for better promotion and protection of the rights of youth on a global basis.;.