World Children's Day
A public holiday in Thuringia on September 20, 2023
Although World Children's Day has existed for a long time, it is only a public holiday in Thuringia – and only since 2019. Not only children and youth but also employees get a day off on September 20th.
Furthermore, World Children's Day is celebrated in nearly 145 other countries worldwide to highlight the needs and rights of children. Political activities and protests are also typical for this day.
Knowledge
World Children's Day was established on September 21, 1954, at the 9th United Nations General Assembly. It aims, among other things, to draw attention to the rights of children, focus on their individual needs, and promote friendships among children and youth. It is observed on different days in UN member states, in Germany on September 20th. This day is also used to present demands for children to politicians.
These are the weekdays on which World Children's Day falls this year and in the coming years:
- September 2023: Wednesday
- September 2024: Friday
- September 2025: Saturday
World Children's Day has long been celebrated worldwide – its origins date back to the anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
UNICEF Germany and the German Children's Fund demand "Every Child Needs a Future!"
This year's World Children's Day on September 20th is themed "Every Child Needs a Future!". UNICEF Germany and the German Children's Fund are calling for stronger political commitment to a better and fairer future for young people with this motto.
Participate in creative activities by UNICEF with the hashtag #howstrongwouldthatbe
All information at: https://www.unicef.de/
Many festivals, celebrations, and demonstrations
On the occasion of World Children's Day, festivals, celebrations, demonstrations, and activities take place in many cities.
In addition to World Children's Day, there is also International Children's Day, which is celebrated on June 1st.
