International Children’s Day celebration
International Children’s Day is celebrated worldwide on November 20 to promote awareness of children’s rights and wellbeing. This day is celebrated as an element of a broader movement with the goal to end child abuse, protect children’s rights, and improve children’s lives all over the world.
Every one of us can be inspired to engage in activities and discussions that will make the world a better place for children by the recognition of children’s rights on International Children’s Day. The message of equality and inclusion for all children will be the zeal with which International Children’s Day 2022 will be observed.
International Children’s Day historical context
The International Children’s Day was first observed by the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1954. (UNGA). The Statement of the Rights of Children was adopted by the UNGA on November 20, 1959, making that particular date significant. On November 20, 1989, the UNGA also ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Children.
Therefore, the UNGA requested that other nations celebrate this day worldwide on November 20 in order to promote children’s welfare, children’s rights and global unity. The Convention on the Rights of the Child, which went into effect in 1990, was also adopted by the UN on the same day.
The convention is the most widely adopted international human rights treaty in history with backing from 196 nations and territories.
The convention outlines a variety of children’s rights, including:
• They have a right to an education.
• They must be taken care of, given the chance to develop, and respectfully assimilated into their communities.
• They have the right to express their own opinions and to take part in decisions that will impact them.
• Everyone has the right to protection against abuse and discrimination, regardless of where they live, their racial or social origin, ability, place of birth, or any other status they may have.
Implication of International Children’s Day
Governments have modified laws and policies and made investments in various areas as a result of the Convention in order to preserve children’s safety and health and give them the nutrition they require to live and develop. The exploitation and abuse of children must also be prevented. It also gave the kids a platform to participate in community events, particularly those that were relevant to them, and to speak out.

Discussions on topics like child exploitation, child protection, and child rights are encouraged on this day. There is increased attention being paid to initiatives to close the digital divide in children’s educational chances in light of the recent global Coronavirus pandemic problem.
It is also mentioned that expanding gender equality and raising awareness of children’s mental health are important issues for their development.
Campaigns are also run to maintain and improve the wellbeing of children. The goal of International Children’s Day is to celebrate children for who they are while also bringing attention to children who have experienced violence in the form of abuse, exploitation, and prejudice.
Theme for International Children’s Day in 2022
“Inclusion, For Every Child” is the theme for this year’s International Children’s Day. This principle states that every child has the right to equal rights regardless of their society, neighborhood, or nationality. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to get rid of prejudice against kids from other cultures. Children of many ethnicities are accepted and given space in a global society along with universal rights.
Another key point of view on the matter is to work toward establishing a serene environment that will be more welcoming of all children and immune to discrimination. The day also encourages us to act together to help, rescue, and protect children from all backgrounds, regardless of the severity of any natural or human calamities, such as wars or pandemics.
Children and society grow together, and the future prosperity of the local children is a key component of every prosperous society. We now have more opportunity to work together for the benefit of our children as the idea of inclusion develops.
Future world leaders, doctors, inventors, and other professions will include today’s children. The goal of International Children’s Day is to increase public awareness of the importance of educating and raising today’s generation in order to ensure everyone has a secure and fulfilling future. Children’s rights are usually thought to belong to adults. But the UN prioritizes children’s rights by approving agreements and documents that, among other things, ensure that children have access to healthcare, an education, and protection against bullying and other types of discrimination. Every child has rights, and the celebration of Universal Children’s Day serves as an affirmation of that.
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