World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. It takes place each year on the 20th November, the date when world leaders adopted the Convention in 1989.
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.
Article 45
Article 45 says non-governmental organisations, such as UNICEF and other United Nations bodies, can provide advice and assistance on children’s rights.
To help us understand our theme for the week a little better, try the activities below:
Activity 1
Discuss what the difference is between a need and a want. Explore the fact that some children don’t get all that they need and talk about how UNICEF helps to support children in nearly 200 countries.
*Use Unicef’s our Wants and Needs cards if you have them.
Activity 2
Talk to your family or carers about their childhood. What was different when they were growing up? How has the Convention impacted on children’s lives. Draw, write or produce a resource to show a comparison of a young person’s experience then and now.
Activity 3
Imagine that to celebrate World Children’s Day, you have been made the headteacher of your school. What changes will you make? Are there things which you could change to uphold the rights of pupils in the school?
Activity 4
Choose a right or theme that matters to you and create an original illustration, painting, poem, story or dance and share these with the rest of the school for World Children’s Day.
