Kids takeovers, blue landmarks – it's World Children’s Day 2019!
Highlights from around the world as kids takeover and turn the world blue in support of child rights.
It's World Children’s Day and kids are taking over and turning the world blue in support of child rights.
This year is extra special as we celebrate 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – 30 years of child rights.
A time to celebrate and a time to demand action. It's time for every child, to have every right.
World Children's Day 2020: Here's how to get ready for a day of action on 20 November
Child rights have no expiration date.
— Henrietta H. Fore (@unicefchief) November 20, 2019
As we mark 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, let's also look ahead to the next 30 years and commit to redoubling our efforts to ensure we leave no child behind. #ChildRights #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/I0V6T3R27C
Children around the world are showing us their strength and leadership advocating for a more sustainable planet for all.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 20, 2019
On #WorldChildrensDay and every day let’s re-commit to putting children first. pic.twitter.com/K2tb9uMPIi
"Around the world, the voices of children are getting louder... Are we listening?" Our Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham makes a powerful speech at the @UN to defend a simple, urgent idea: every child has the right to speak and be heard. #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/1DInXdKr0q
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 20, 2019
"Today, young people don’t want to be talked about. They want to do the talking."
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 20, 2019
Our Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown raises her voice for child rights on #WorldChildrensDay. pic.twitter.com/1ZrGsI6HDi
Irish #KidsTakeOver of Taoiseach's office
Kids taking over
"It's about our lives and our future. We want to be heard and taken seriously." #KidsTakeOver at Bellevue Palace: Today, 13 children and youth talked with Federal President Steinmeier and patroness Elke Büdenbender about #ChildRights.
— UNICEF Deutschland (@UNICEFgermany) November 20, 2019
Happy #WorldChildrensDay from #Berlin! pic.twitter.com/6m4dwXwhRN
Children have a right to voice their opinion and to be listened to.
— UNICEF Ghana (@UNICEFGhana) November 20, 2019
At the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the CRC, 80 children from all 16 regions are speaking up on child rights as Ghana’s first official children’s parliament.#WorldChildrensDay#CRC30 pic.twitter.com/lxzFfDjn5g
“I have realised the importance of my voice.”
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) November 21, 2019
This is Zosha Khan’s story.#WorldChildrensDay.#ForEveryChild, a voice pic.twitter.com/u2DO1RX64a
"Terrò sempre sulla mia scrivania la Convenzione sui diritti dell'infanzia che mi avete regalato oggi, sarà per me fonte di ispirazione nel mio impegno affinché i diritti dei bambini non siano trascurati"@Roberto_Fico ai ragazzi del #KidsTakeOver UNICEF#WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/cLB9OeVVjn
— UNICEF Italia (@UNICEF_Italia) November 20, 2019
Tafari, age 7, to Parliament: "We (children) live in fear that we will be the next victims of violence."#ENDviolence pic.twitter.com/J7VK6J1z7g
— UNICEF Jamaica (@UNICEFJamaica) November 21, 2019
In blue T-shirts 💙children take over one of the main boulevards in Prishtina.@UNICEF
— UNICEF Kosovo Programme (@UNICEFKosovo) November 20, 2019
They celebrated their rights & engaged through play & singing with UNICEF staff, teachers & parents. Joyful faces and smiles were a call to Inst. 4more investments 4👧👧👦 &realization of rights pic.twitter.com/cA4dnomkz4
¡Llegó el #DíaMundialDeLosNiños!
— UNICEF Perú (@UNICEFperu) November 20, 2019
Y empezamos muy temprano con Rosario, de Huancavelica y Dina, de Cusco, dos adolescentes que se convirtieron en presentadoras de noticias del programa @nuqanchik de @tvperupe, y en quechua entrevistaron a nuestro Embajador, #JúniorBéjar. pic.twitter.com/AaEVaeplSC
On #WorldChildrensDay the government of Sudan opened its doors to one of Sudan's brilliant children, Maria Mortada, to take-over the office of the Prime Minister of the transitional government. 🇸🇩 @SudanPMHamdok @unicefchief @UNICEFmena @UNICEF #blueforsudan pic.twitter.com/mJsxRawdN2
— UNICEF Sudan (@UNICEFSudan) November 20, 2019
First time in #Ukrainian history @ua_parliament session was opened by a child to mark #WorldChildrensDay and #CRC30. 8 youth leaders from all over #Ukraine called MPs & @Kabmin_UA_e for a greater engagement of children in decision making at all levels #KidsTakeOver pic.twitter.com/v3jFvxYEDK
— UNICEF Ukraine (@UNICEF_UA) November 20, 2019
Sudan: #IHaveTheRight
Turning the world blue
Across Europe & Central Asia iconic landmarks have gone blue in a symbolic stand for children’s rights. #Bucharest #Tbilisi #NurSultan #Skopje#WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild, Every Right pic.twitter.com/0km8uZbEKc
— UNICEF Europe C.Asia (@UNICEF_ECA) November 21, 2019
The #Acropolis in Athens has gone blue to mark #WorldChildrensDay & the 30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A symbolic stand for child rights everywhere! #ForEveryChild, Every Right pic.twitter.com/iwpSgUNldb
— UNICEF Greece (@UNICEF_Greece) November 20, 2019
Historic Petra and several landmarks across Jordan are lighting up in blue in celebration of #WorldChildrensDay 💙🎉🎈 pic.twitter.com/X5NXTqb3ig
— UNICEF Jordan (@UNICEFJordan) November 20, 2019
To mark #WorldChildrensDay, UNICEF, with the National
— UNICEF Timor-Leste (@UNICEFTL) November 21, 2019
Child Rights Commission and Dili Municipality, is lighting up Timor-Leste’s Cristo
Rei monument in blue from 20-26 November 2019.#ForEveryChild #CRC30#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/bSE3XlEy0j
What a sight!✨ Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge over the Bosphorus is joining us for #WorldChildrensDay and gleams BLUE for children! #DünyaÇocukGünü pic.twitter.com/WS0ei6BBvg
— UNICEF Türkiye (@unicefturk) November 20, 2019
We’re painting the town blue tonight as we honor @UNICEFUSA & #WorldChildrensDay with lights in cyan tonight. #UNICEFWontStop
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) November 20, 2019
📷: renardojoachim/IG pic.twitter.com/7CkNjH453j
#WorldChildrensDay song from Nigeria
Action for child rights
The First Lady of Ghana, H.E. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, shares a message with children in #Ghana as we celebrate #WorldChildrensDay and #CRC30.#ForEveryChild, every right. pic.twitter.com/Kq1Joih9PG
— UNICEF Ghana (@UNICEFGhana) November 20, 2019
President signs bills on Child Rights Protection and Juvenile Justice into law https://t.co/rms28fcxO4
— The President's Office (@presidencymv) November 20, 2019
En el #BuenGobierno estamos trabajando en equipo por un Panamá🇵🇦 donde se respeten los derechos de los niños y niñas👶🏻👧🏽👦🏼🧒🏾, donde ellos se sientan protegidos, tengan acceso a una educación digna 📚 y a un sistema de salud de calidad🏥. #DíaMundialDeLosNiños pic.twitter.com/nUm8Cykgoo
— Nito Cortizo (@NitoCortizo) November 20, 2019
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon: "Where possible and where we have the power we will incorporate the Convention fully and directly into Scots Law and we will do that by the end of this term of the Scottish Parliament." #UNCRC30 #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/w9nTGn4fJn
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) November 20, 2019
Six million children under the age of 15 die every year. It’s frightening and unacceptable. We have the moral, legal and political obligation to take action. The @Europarl_EN will not remain silent → https://t.co/FBMMGgnqun #EUforChildren #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/j9vLXXyZP3
— David Sassoli (@EP_President) November 20, 2019
Dedicated to every child "This is Your Day" by SM Entertainment
UNICEF ambassadors speak up for children's rights
Happy #WorldChildrensDay! Today marks 30 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health & cultural rights of children.
— Danny Glover (@mrdannyglover) November 20, 2019
I’m proud to celebrate w/ @UNICEF & support young voices to speak up pic.twitter.com/djHyIorp7e
As a child, my rights were stripped away. Now, I’m proud to join @UNICEF in defending the rights of children everywhere.
— Ishmael Beah (@IshmaelBeah) November 20, 2019
Today we’re celebrating 30 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Happy #WorldChildrensDay!#CRC30 @UNICEFSL
My journey pic.twitter.com/DNJi1tPLYX
Children are demanding their right to education and I’m inspired to join them. What will you do this #WorldChildrensDay? pic.twitter.com/P62QU46nYZ
— Muzoon Al-Mellehan (@muzoonrakan1) November 19, 2019
I had a wonderful time playing cricket with young boys & girls during my recent visit to Nepal.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 20, 2019
Playing sports teaches a lot about life & shapes our personalities positively. This #WorldChildrensDay, let’s celebrate every child’s right to play, as it has the power to change lives pic.twitter.com/NBZXxZueqS
This #WorldChildrensDay, I’m proud to stand with @UNICEF and champion for every child’s right to be heard. pic.twitter.com/t1upsm6lbu
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 21, 2019
28 million children have had to leave their homes due to war or unrest. 28 million childhoods broken, 28 million rights denied. But also 28 million reasons not to give up. They need our help. We owe it to each and every one of them. #DíaMundialDeLosNiños
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) November 20, 2019
I’m proud to celebrate with @UNICEF and support young voices to speak up with pride.
— Shakira (@shakira) November 20, 2019
Children are demanding their rights. What will you do?
All around the world children are taking over and calling for change. Their rights must be translated into realities!
— Siwon Choi (@siwonchoi) November 20, 2019
UNICEF and I are fully committed to this, today and everyday 💙
What about you?#WorldChildrensDayhttps://t.co/5i9HjOb8qs childrens-day pic.twitter.com/x1hwb9sKhW
Costa Rica celebrates 30 years of child rights
Friends of UNICEF celebrate World Children's Day
Today, on the occasion of #WorldChildrensDay and in collaboration with @Beko and @UNICEF, we encourage children to have healthy eating habits and active lifestyles ⛹️♀️⛹🍊🥦#EatLikeAProhttps://t.co/Q49mcPNuJo pic.twitter.com/2diiLr2UCn
— Barça Foundation (@FundacioFCB) November 20, 2019
We are celebrating #WorldChildrensDay with #mobile operators around the world, shining a light on initiatives that protect and empower young people. Find out more from @CharlottePetriG, @UNICEF and others in this video: https://t.co/9JO7cw39HA #ForEveryChild #mPowerYouth #CRC30 pic.twitter.com/B0SLl6PTbT
— GSMA (@GSMA) November 20, 2019
"No matter where you live or who you are, this is your day."@hellokitty shares a special message for every child on #WorldChildrensDay. #HelloGlobalGoals pic.twitter.com/5keM2RwUGN
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 20, 2019
Happy World Children’s Day to all the future builders of tomorrow! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #RebuildTheWorld #WorldChildrensDay
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) November 20, 2019
Thanks to yellowbrickpics, littlebrettylegolife, and frostbricks for the pictures! pic.twitter.com/n4ZOiwu2MQ
Today on #WorldChildrensDay we celebrate the potential of children around the world and highlight our mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder! pic.twitter.com/5YVvpCls73
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) November 20, 2019
Today is #WorldChildrensDay and we are thrilled to celebrate all of the children who are making the world a better place with @UNICEFUSA! pic.twitter.com/fq4p1vjTrH
— WWE (@WWE) November 20, 2019
