World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness of issues among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. World Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
Parents, teachers, healthcare providers, government leaders, civil society activists, religious and community elders, corporate moguls and media professionals, as well as children themselves,can play an important part in making World Children's Day relevant for their societies, communities and nations. World Children's Day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.
2022 Theme: Inclusion, For Every Child
From climate change, education and mental health, to ending racism and discrimination, children and young people are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation and calling for adults to create a better future. This World Children’s Day, it’s more important than ever that the world listens to their ideas and demands as they stand up for a more equal, inclusive world.