PURPOSE: The Universal Children’s Day is celebrated annually on November 20th. Its goal is to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children. Initially launched in 1954, Universal Children’s day has seen some milestone events in the field of child welfare. The day is an occasion to mark the anniversary of the dates when the United Nations General assembly adopted both the Declaration of the rights of the child and the convention of children’s rights. The OHCHR through the convention sets out a number of children’s rights such as the rights to be protected from violence and discrimination and the rights to life, health and education. UNICEF has helped save and meaningfully improve more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization. Other organizations help children, but UNICEF does more by fighting for children’s rights and delivering the essentials every child needs for an equitable chance in life. UNICEF won’t stop until every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. That is why the General assembly charged the UNICEF to supervize the global celebration worldwide.
FORUM: “For every children, every right.” World Children’s Day 2023. Children’s rights are human rights. But in too many places today, children’s rights are under attack. On this Day we will making space for children and young people to raise their voices on the issues that matter to them and will thanking every person doing everything in their power to protect children and their rights, even in the most impossible situations. By prioritizing children's rights and participation, we can help to build a better future for all. For Every Child, we wish hope. Explore resources for parents and teachers on child rights and Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #WorldChildrensday, #20November; #ForEveryChild, #EveryRight.
EVENTS: On November 20th; The United Nations General Assembly, The UNICEF, the OHCHR and several specialized agencies will host a event to mark the World Children’s Day 2023 at UNHQ; From children and young people taking over to famous landmarks turning blue, here’s a taste of what to expect on the day. Children will ‘take over’ high-visibility roles in media, politics, business, sport and entertainment normally held by adults to shine a spotlight on issues that matter to them. Kids are speaking out and reimagining a better future. Explore what’s happening around the world.
PUBLICATION: Read the full report of the State of the World's Children's 2023 entitled "For every child, immunization".
STATEMENTS: Read the statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Children’s Day 2023; November 20th and the Statement of the UNICEF Executive-Director on World Children’s Day 2023; November 20th.
PODCASTS: Every child, everywhere, has a right to live in a peaceful world. Children have a right to a safe and livable planet and a right be listened to and included in all decisions that affect them. This World Children’s Day, we will explain to our listeners Why every right is essential for every child. Listen to the Audio-Podcast!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Join the World Children’s Day 2023 campaign “For every child, every right.” Show your support for child rights by going blue. Get the communication materials!
WHY WE CELEBRATE THE DAY?
The World Children’s Day is hosted by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Committee on the Rights on the Child, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UNESCO, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the Office of the High Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), the United Nations Office for Children of Conflicts, the UN Special Rapporteur on sale the and sexual exploitation of children, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of the Child, the UN-Women, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). With the collaboration of Civil Society Organizations, International and Non-Governmental organizations; Schools, Parents, and academia.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED!
PARTNERSHIPS
The Assembly suggested to governments that the Day be observed on the date and in the way that each considers appropriate.
Buildings and infrastructures will light up in blue to mark World Children's Day. The illuminations entitled “Going Blue” express our fight for children’s rights. A symbol to remind us that children must be listened to, included and taken seriously in every decision that concerns them.
On November 20th, kids will stand up for a more equal, inclusive world. What will you do?
By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the UN Charter and the welfare of the children of the world. The date 20 November marks the day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989. The World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. It’s a day where children and young people raise their voices to call on adults to create a better future For Every Child.