World Children's Day 2024: Listen to the Future
| Heading | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Children's Day 2024 |
| Date | November 20, 2024 |
| Theme | "Listen to the Future" (focus on involving children in decisions affecting their lives). |
| History | - Established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day by the United Nations. |
| - 1959: Adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. | |
| - 1989: Adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. | |
| - 1990: Commemorates anniversaries of both documents. | |
| Significance | - Addresses educational inequality, child labour, and healthcare access. |
| - Calls for safe environments, quality education, and healthcare for children. | |
| Objectives (2024) | 1. Raise awareness about poverty, inequality, and exploitation. |
| 2. Promote global collaboration to tackle systemic issues. | |
| 3. Celebrate children's potential and contributions. | |
| 4. Drive policy changes to protect children's rights. | |
| Celebrations | Global Initiatives: |
| - UNICEF campaigns, educational programs, and fundraising drives. | |
| - Workshops and seminars on child rights. | |
| Community Activities: | |
| - Children's parliaments, cultural performances, and art exhibitions. |