World Children’s Day 2022: Theme, History, Significance - Know why Universal Children's Day is celebrated on 20 November each year

World Children’s Day, Universal Children's Day 2022: According to the United Nations (UN), World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November. First established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, it is celebrated each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

"Every child has the right to be included and protected against all forms of discrimination. On Sunday's #WorldChildrensDay, let's celebrate every child, everywhere and recommit ourselves to protecting their rights. https://unicef.org/world-childrens-day?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=un... via 
@UNICEF," United Nations tweeted.

Every child has the right to be included and protected against all forms of discrimination.

On Sunday's #WorldChildrensDay, let's celebrate every child, everywhere and recommit ourselves to protecting their rights. https://t.co/x3u6JpLmUH via @UNICEF pic.twitter.com/J9QzBcOByY

— United Nations (@UN) November 20, 2022

"November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child," as per the UN website https://www.un.org/.

World Children’s Day, Universal Children's Day: HISTORY

The date 20 November marks the day on which the Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in 1989.

World Children’s Day, Universal Children's Day: SIGNIFICANCE

The  United Nations (UN) says, "World Children's Day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children." 

World Children’s Day 2022 Theme: Inclusion, For Every Child

"World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children. From climate change, education and mental health, to ending racism and discrimination, children and young people are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation and calling for adults to create a better future. This World Children’s Day, it’s more important than ever that the world listens to their ideas and demands. On 20 November, kids will stand up for a more equal, inclusive world," says the UN website.