Whatisworldchildren’sday?
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. The 20th of November marks the publishing and adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, also known as the UNCRC
From climate change, to education and wellbeing, young people are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation and calling for adults to create a better future
Theme:Hope,foreverychild
When you think back to your childhood, did you imagine the world as it is now? What did you imagine the future to look like? This World Children’s Day, we are encouraging the NAE community to consider how to find ways to be hopeful and imagine a better future for every child
At Nord Anglia, we are encouraging children to look at different trends that need their (and our) attention right now: how we can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 how the SDGs are connected to children’s rights, and in order to achieve the goals, every child needs to have their rights upheld
EARLY YEARS CHILDREN
Watch these videos to introduce your child to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (video 1, video 2, video 3)
Talk to your children about why their voice matters
Ask your child about the rights that are most important to them but remind them that they have access to all their rights
MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Watch these videos to introduce your child to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (video 1, video 2)
Use the Child Friendly version of the UNCRC to talk to your child about their rights
Have an open dialogue with your child about using their voice –Why it is important? What happens when they do not use their voice? This conversation guide from UNICEF can help you to support your child when difficult things are happening in the world
PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION
Coffee chat with student-leaders at the school to learn about what they are working on, what they are concerned about, and how parents can help
Support the student leaders at the school to organize a ‘Kids Take Over’ celebration of World Children’s Day, which can also act as a fundraiser for a charity of the students’ choosing. Explore other ideas for how to celebrate World Children’s Day here.
