For every child, every right – World Children's Day 2023
Highlights from around the world as children and young people demand their rights.
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
In 2023, World Children's Day was an opportunity to recognize children as rights holders, to acknowledge the progress that has been made for and with children, and to demand action to protect and fulfill the rights of every child.
Child rights under attack
In too many places today children's rights are under attack. Read Executive Director Catherine Russel's message on World Children's Day: "Children live in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights.”
Kids stand up and speak out
Children have a right to be listened to and included in all decisions that affect them. On World Children’s Day, children and young people raised their voices on the issues that matter to them.
#KidsTakeover
Children are leaders in protecting their environment
Climate action for every child
Children have a right to a safe and livable planet. Yet climate change is affecting children everywhere – their lives, their communities and their health.
Going blue for child rights
What are child rights? A playlist for kids
Explore our YouTube Kids playlist showing how we can work together to uphold every right, for every child, and the transformative power of children and young people’s participation in creating a better world.
Youth advocates in action
UNICEF Youth Advocates raised their voices, calling for the change they want to see in the world. Read about UNICEF's youth advocates from around the world.
Children, young people and world leaders
Children and young people met with Presidents and other leaders to mark World Children’s Day.
Friends of UNICEF mark World Children's Day
Walk, run or climb
Children, advocates and leaders showed their support for children's rights by taking part in inspiring activities.
