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Reimagining a better future for every child – World Children’s Day 2020!

Highlights from around the world as kids takeover and turn the world blue.

World Children's Day highlights: Syaiful sits next to his best friend Kevin in Indonesia

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to cause disruption across the globe, children and young people were joined by stars and leaders to reimagine a better post-pandemic world on World Children’s Day.

On 20 November, kids reimagined a better world. Are you with them?

Reimagining a better future for every child

Today, on #WorldChildrensDay, our UNICEF Australia Youth Ambassadors in partnership with @UNICEF_uk's Youth Advisory Board, have come together to stand united against climate change.

Let's all do our part to ensure we have a tomorrow, today. pic.twitter.com/YsoomfdRD6
— UNICEF Australia (@unicefaustralia) November 20, 2020

5 youths, 1 mission: to #Reimagine their ideal climate-friendly city in #Minecraft

Stay tuned to see more of how these young people from East Asia Pacific designed their vision for a safer & more sustainable future

If you care too, raise your voice! #ChildUtopia @UNEP_AsiaPac pic.twitter.com/nURP2ZkWa4
— UNICEF East Asia Pacific (@UNICEF_EAPRO) November 22, 2020

It's #WorldChildrensDay, a day for children, by children. We asked children in Iraq how they reimagine the future, here is what they had to say in this video.
Together we can #reimagine a better, safer and fairer #Iraq, for every child! pic.twitter.com/cb8gea2Umf
— UNICEF Iraq - يونيسف العراق (@UNICEFiraq) November 20, 2020

Reimagining an inclusive world for every child in Nigeria.

Do you remember the dreams you had growing up?
How amazing if EVERY CHILD could achieve theirs!
Sadly, many obstacles stand in their way. But there is something you can do... #KeepitLit #foreverychild #worldchildrensday #goblue pic.twitter.com/nhdoRga0Q7
— UNICEF Malaysia (@myUNICEF) November 24, 2020

This #WorldChildrensDay, young climate activists talk through what they are doing to reimagine a more sustainable world #ForEveryChild in Sudan.@UNICEFSudan pic.twitter.com/K0uDLRWd8u
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 20, 2020

Noticing the changes in his environment, @NkosiOfficial05, @UNICEF Youth Climate Advocate, had to do something.

Nkosi takes us through his climate activism and the implication of #climatechange on young people and their rights. @voicesofyouth @UNICEFAfrica pic.twitter.com/uy8OZgglow
— UNICEF ZIMBABWE (@UNICEFZIMBABWE) November 20, 2020

💙It is time to be #OneGeneration and follow the actions that children and adolescents are doing.

Because the way out of the #climatecrisis is collectively, the hope of activists in Latin America and the Caribbean is in the movement we are building.@fridays4future pic.twitter.com/bPHxKa5OQx
— UNICEF Latin America (@uniceflac) November 20, 2020

En el #DíaMundialDelNiño y de la niña, nos sumamos a @UNICEF para celebrar e impulsar sus acciones frente a la crisis climática. Seamos #UnaSolaGeneración por el derecho a vivir en un mundo mejor. Si actuamos hoy, hay futuro. pic.twitter.com/FwzTgXmdp9
— Fundación Leo Messi (@fundacionmessi) November 20, 2020

Reimagining a better world from Colombia

Voices of Youth interviews

UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore speaks with 14-year-old Anika Chebrolu who won this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her research on a potential #COVID19 treatment.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown speaks to three inspiring youth activists on cyber bullying, education and COVID-19 prevention as they work to reimagine a better world for every child.

Halima Aden speaks to Jana, a 16-year-old reporter helping spread awareness about COVID-19 in Montenegro.

Two writers from different generations meet! 14-year-old Lunjok in South Sudan shares her poetry and hopes for a more sustainable country with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and author, Ishmael Beah.

Sebabatso, a 18-year-old South African student and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham discuss science, gender equality and the impacts of COVID-19 on education.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom meets 11-year-old Maria to find out what she’s doing to protect her environment in Barbados.

Claire, a 16-year-old activist speaks with actress and UNICEF UK supporter Gemma Chan about equity, kindness and youth empowerment.

"Leave the world a little better than you found it." This is the message 16-year-old Aditya has for other young people as he talks to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas on his quest to eliminate single use plastics in India.

13-year-old Areej shares some of the challenges girls face in Yemen due to conflict and COVID-19 with One Direction star, Liam Payne.

Alejandro Sanz talks with young climate activists from Latin America and Spain on World Children's Day as part of the campaign #UnaSolaGeneración.

Green dance challenge with Quang Dang and UNICEF Viet Nam

Turning the world blue

Ministry of Education and two historical #schools in #Kabul turned blue to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay and to reimagine a safe & secure learning space #ForEveryChild. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/DKtBLTpYM9
— UNICEF Afghanistan (@UNICEFAfg) November 23, 2020

El #PuenteDeLaMujer en Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 se ilumina en conmemoración al #DiaMundialDeLosNiños y las niñas. 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/TdhdHmbVK9
— UNICEF ARGENTINA (@UNICEFargentina) November 20, 2020

It’s #WorldChildrensDay! 😃👏🏿🎉🎈
The Kwame Nkrumah gardens in #Ghana goes blue #ForEveryChild.#Reimagine @MoGCSP_Ghana @PlanIntGhana @WorldVisionGH @UNinGhana @IntNeedsGhana @charlesabani @UNICEFAfrica @UNICEF pic.twitter.com/T4sTkm2eCj
— UNICEF Ghana (@UNICEFGhana) November 20, 2020

Here’s a virtual tour across India lit up blue.

Thank you to everyone who supported #WorldChildrensDay and #UNICEF #GoBlue for #childrights pic.twitter.com/E062NnnBFh
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) November 21, 2020

Children are turning #Jordan blue to celebrate children’s rights! 20 girls and boys at a @UNICEF -supported Makani centre in an informal tented settlement on the outskirts of Amman celebrated #WorldChildrensDay. 💙🥰 pic.twitter.com/ZGiHuNhOEu
— UNICEF Jordan (@UNICEFJordan) November 20, 2020

Mazar-e-Quaid, the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, is the first to #GoBlue for #WorldChildrensDay 2020 in Karachi tonight.

30 landmarks are turning blue in 🇵🇰 as we reiterate our commitment to child rights. #ForEveryChild 💙 @UNICEF @mohrpakistan pic.twitter.com/UWs5XAV92K
— UNICEF Pakistan (@UNICEF_Pakistan) November 20, 2020

Finally turning to the bright side? 🧛‍♂️🏰

This year, children across the world have an unexpected, mysterious supporter! The Romantic Count Dracula is changing the color of his castle in Transylvania! It goes blue to support and raise awareness on #WorldChildrensDay! #BranCastle pic.twitter.com/tWtMhC10xr
— UNICEF Romania (@UNICEFRomania) November 20, 2020

Fantastic t-shirts and face paint to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay! 🥳👏💙🌎 https://t.co/c8LhHBI9q9
— Unicef UK (@UNICEF_uk) November 20, 2020

#ForEveryChild, the right to:#Play #Enjoy #Celebrate

Thanks to the retired #Yemeni football stars who came to celebrate the day with the #children 🥳💙⚽️⚽️#WorldChildrensDay #Go_Blue pic.twitter.com/yPVcMuFsSv
— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) November 21, 2020

World Children's Day illustration challenge

Young people around the world joined the Illustration Challenge to reimagine a greener and more sustainable future, for every child.

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Irish teen Ruairí brings important message to Taoiseach

Ruairí, 15, took his story of homophobia and his appeal for better education on rights all the way to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Action for children

Children and young people must be included in decisions that affect their future, from the long term impacts of the #COVID19 pandemic to the climate crisis.

Adults must listen and work alongside them to create a better future.#WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/BESwD2m8II
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 20, 2020

On #WorldChildrensDay, let us all remember that Governments around the world have an essential role to play in giving children a fairer chance in their lives.

The @Europarl_EN & @UNICEF are working together, with and for children, to #REIMAGINE a better future. #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/ARZckoYNlV
— David Sassoli (@EP_President) November 20, 2020

Curious to know the President's response to these pertinent questions on #learningcrisis, #COVID19, #CRC, #VAC, #WASH, #childparticipation - asked by Malawian children? Watch it here: https://t.co/Sadjz23IUq #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/u7Elp2K6P7
— UNICEF Malawi (@MalawiUNICEF) November 20, 2020

On #WorldChildrensDay, Slovenian Presidential Palace became the first Presidential palace in the world that is a @UNICEF Safe Point. Earlier today, President Pahor addressed the children at a @UNICEFsi virtual event.
— Borut Pahor (@BorutPahor) November 20, 2020

Today World Children's day!
A day for children by children to speak up! Suriname children were heard by the President of Suriname about their worries and concerns about the future. Today we follow their lead, we listen to them and we work with them @irfan2002 #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/KMPOGiNBtH
— UNICEFGuyanaSuriname (@UNICEFGUYSUR) November 20, 2020

#KidsTakeOver

UNICEF Qatar

The young co-pilot takes some photos with the passengers at the end of the flight!
Together we can reimagine a better World for every child!#KidsTakeOver #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/akBK9UEQej
— UNICEF Cameroon (@unicefcameroon) November 20, 2020

This #WorldChildrensDay, student Vandana Urang is taking over our twitter handle. Join us tomorrow, November 20, from 9 AM to 11 AM and know how children are re-imagining the world.#KidsTakeOver @UNICEFIndia @JonathanMadhu @purvi_ms pic.twitter.com/u7ieSvqJZO
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 19, 2020

#Reimagine the world through the eyes of a child!

Join Carla as she takes us on a tour of the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse, the @UNICEF Global Supply Hub in #Copenhagen! 📦💙#WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/qv8wCRrIMG
— UNICEF Supply Division (@UNICEFSupply) November 20, 2020

13-year-old Areej Essam from #Yemen is a smart & promising girl. On the occasion of the #WorldChildrensDay, Areej took over the position of the @UNICEF_Yemen Representative, Mr. Philippe Duamelle.

Listen to what she has to say: pic.twitter.com/qzBMrBRsDF
— UNICEF Yemen (@UNICEF_Yemen) November 23, 2020

Friends of UNICEF celebrate World Children's Day

Happy #WorldChildrensDay 👦👧

🙌🏼 Together we are #AllOne for children!@FundacioFCB 🤝 @UNICEF

💙❤ @sergino_dest & @AntoGriezmann #NoChildOffside pic.twitter.com/WJ1AnNH3mx
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 20, 2020

Building a brighter world, brick by brick. @LEGO_Group and @omDSB are helping children to reimagine a better future after COVID-19. #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/okO43a9d8E
— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 19, 2020

On this #WorldChildrensDay our CEO Alexander Lacik joined a different type of meeting. He spoke with Belen from Ecuador about how she supported her local community during the pandemic and her role as a young changemaker in advocating for indigenous rights. #PandoraForUNICEF pic.twitter.com/lDUlvWy4IC
— Pandora Group (@PANDORA_Corp) November 20, 2020