World Children's Day
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children taking place every year on 20 November to raise awareness and accelerate progress toward realizing children’s rights.
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World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children taking place every year on 20 November to raise awareness and accelerate progress toward realizing children’s rights. The day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which outlines the fundamental rights of every child.
Kids takeovers are one of the core concepts of World Children's Day celebration and a manifestation of our commitment to children’s rights and participation, by providing platforms for children to express their ideas and actions that can inspire collective drive towards a future where child rights are protected and fulfilled.
Kids takeover events organized by UNICEF with key government institutions and partners
World Children’s Day 2019 – Kids Takeover the Government
Over 80 children and young people joined the Government at High-Level Government Meeting “For Children, By Children” where six young advocates took over the discussion, calling for more action to protect and promote child rights.
World Children’s Day 2020 – Reimagine Quality Education post COVID-19
Six young advocates joined the Government at an online High-Level Government Meeting “For Children, By Children” and took over the discussion focusing Reimagining Quality Education and Building Back Better post COVID-19.
World Children’s Day 2021 – Reimagine the future
Children and young people took center stage at an event ‘Reimagine the future’ under the auspice of the President of the Republic of North Macedonia to present Youth Calls to Action to decision makers focusing on the three themes: quality education, environment and quality of life.
World Children’s Day 2022 – One team for children’s rights
UNICEF and the Football Federation of Macedonia partnered around a joint campaign 'One team for children's rights’ which culminated with a “kids take over” friendly football match between children, professional players from the national representation, players from Special Olympics and officials.
World Children’s Day 2023 – Kids Takover the Assembly
UNICEF and the Assembly of North Macedonia organized a high-level event “Kids Takeover the Assembly” where parliamentarians heard directly from children and young people about their most pressing issues, needs and concerns.
World Children's Day 2024 - Listen to the future
Under the theme “Listen to the future”, children and adolescents led the discussion at a High-level Government Meeting, where they shared their views on three global megatrends that are shaping children’s futures: the climate crisis, advanced technologies and demographic change.
Explore the resources below to learn more about how these topics are impacting child's rights and the future.
- General Comment No. 26 on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change
- AI guide for teens
Learn more about the calls to action presented by children and adolescents in the document below.
