14/11/2024
Children's Day!
Children's Day is celebrated globally to promote children's rights, well-being, and education. Here are key facts and dates:
*International Children's Day:*
- November 20th (anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child)
*National Children's Day (varies by country):*
- India: November 14th (birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister)
- United States: Second Sunday in June
- China: June 1st
- Japan: May 5th (Golden Week)
*History:*
- 1925: International Children's Day was first proclaimed by the World Conference for the Well-being of Children
- 1989: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted
*Themes and Objectives:*
- Promoting children's rights and protection
- Ensuring access to education and healthcare
- Encouraging child participation and empowerment
- Raising awareness about child-related issues (e.g., poverty, abuse, exploitation)
*Celebrations:*
- School events and activities
- Community festivals and fairs
- Charity events and fundraisers
- Parent-child bonding activities
*Ways to Celebrate:*
- Spend quality time with children
- Support children's education and personal growth
- Advocate for children's rights and well-being
- Donate to organizations supporting children's causes
*Quotes:*
- "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." - John F. Kennedy
- "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
*Organizations Working for Children:*
- UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
- Save the Children
- World Vision
- Children's Defense Fund
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