- World Children's Day is observed annually on November 20 to promote children's rights and welfare
- The date marks the UN adoption of the Declaration and Convention on the Rights of the Child
- India celebrates Children's Day on November 14, honoring Jawaharlal Nehru's birth anniversary
World Children's Day 2025: World Children's Day is celebrated annually on November 20 to promote international togetherness and awareness about children's rights and welfare. The date is significant because it marks the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989. The purpose of World Children's Day is to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.
Though Universal Children's Day is celebrated on November 20, but different countries have their own Children's Day. In India, Children's Day is celebrated on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
World Children's Day: History
World Children's Day originated in 1954 when the United Nations General Assembly recommended that countries designate a universal day to promote international togetherness, improve children's welfare, and work towards their well-being. The date, November 20, marks the anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
World Children's Day 2025: Theme
The World Children's Day 2025 themes are "My day, my rights" and "For every child, every right." The theme, promoted by UNICEF, emphasises giving children a platform to voice their opinions and have their rights respected.
World Children's Day 2025: Significance
The day is designed to put a spotlight on key issues affecting children- from ending childhood abuse and violence and their protection to ensuring children's rights to an education, to play, to health care.
UNICEF emphasises that children and young people have the same fundamental human rights as adults, along with specific rights tailored to their needs. They are not possessions of parents or objects of charity, but individuals with their own rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the rights needed for children to reach their full potential, viewing them as individuals, family members, and community contributors with age-appropriate responsibilities.
World Children's Day 2025: Celebrations
The day is marked by events, campaigns, and awareness drives in schools and communities to advocate for children's rights, including their right to participation, education, and protection.
How to Celebrate:
- Advocate for children's rights in your community.
- Support organisations working for children's welfare.
- Spend quality time with kids and listen to their voices.
