UNICEF: This year's theme - Inclusion, for every children, an initiative for holistic development of children
World Children's Day is celebrated every year on 20 November with the aim of raising awareness among people keeping in mind the overall welfare of children globally.
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World Children's Day is celebrated every year on 20 November with the aim of raising awareness among people keeping in mind the overall welfare of children globally. First of all, its foundation was laid in the year 1954 as 'Universal Children's Day'. This special day was celebrated on 20 November to increase awareness among children and to bring about many necessary reforms. November 20 is an important date in many respects, on this day in the year 1959, the United Nations General Assembly also adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. In this episode, the theme of this year's World Children's Day is - Inclusion, for every child.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on the Rights of the Child on this date in 1990. For the holistic development of the children, cooperation is appealed from all sections of the people at every level. World Children's Day is a special day to take initiative for creating a friendly environment for children and for their holistic development at the global level.
Children's Day and UNICEF
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has also played an important role in child development and welfare. The day also marks the anniversary of UNICEF's 'By Children, For Children' programme. From climate change, education and mental health to ending racism and discrimination, children and young people are raising their voices on issues important to their generation, as well as calling for a better future.
Children's health is the big challenge
It is very important to pay attention to the health and nutrition of children for their holistic development, although there are still many challenges in this direction at the global level. Many countries of the world are currently facing a global food crisis. Climate change, the COVID pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war, and rising food prices have had an impact on children's nutrition.
Statistics show that around 14 million children under the age of five globally are at risk of malnutrition. Health experts consider it harmful for both physical and mental health of children. Efforts are needed at the grassroots level in this direction.