What is November 20th? When is World Children's Day? What are children's rights?

HOW DID CHILDREN'S DAY ORIGINATE?

With the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, this special day serves as a universal call for children to have a better future. Today offers an important opportunity to draw attention to many issues that are still awaiting solutions regarding the protection of children's rights.

WHEN IS CHILDREN'S DAY?

With the Convention on the Rights of the Child published by the United Nations on November 20, 1989, this date is celebrated as World Children's Day. Every year, November 20 is celebrated as World Children's Day.

WHAT ARE CHILDREN'S RIGHTS?

Children's rights consist of fundamental rights established in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and accepted worldwide.

The main articles of children's rights are as follows:

Right to Life: Every child has the right to life and to have their basic needs met.

Right to Education: Every child has the right to access free and quality education.

Right to Health: Children have the right to benefit from health services and to lead a healthy life.

Right to Protection: Children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, violence, and neglect.

Right to Identity and Nationality: Every child has the right to have a name, nationality, and identity information.

Right to Live with Family: Children have the right to grow up with their families and live in a loving environment.

Right to Expression and Opinion: Children have the right to freely express their views on matters that concern them.

Right to Play and Rest: Every child has the right to have time for play, rest, and leisure.

Right to Equality: No child shall be discriminated against for reasons such as language, religion, race, gender, or disability.

Right to Protection from Child Labor: It is prohibited to employ children in heavy work that may negatively affect their physical or mental development.