CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
World Children’s Day – Nov 20
- The Universal/World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November annually to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
- November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. 2021 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- The theme of World Children’s Day 2021 is ” A better future for every child.” The theme focuses on raising the voice on the issues that matter to the generation of children and young people and calling for adults to create a better future.
- In 1954, World Children’s Day was first established as Universal Children’s Day and is decided to celebrate it on 20 November every year.
