A day like today, November 20 but 1959, the UN General Assembly approved the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Years later, also on November 20, but from 1989, the final text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child was agreed upon. That is why this date has been chosen to celebrate the Universal Children's Day.
It is a day to become aware of their vulnerability and about the importance of protecting the little ones, guaranteeing full compliance with your rights.
The situation children experience in some parts of the world is unfortunate, and even in developed countries they are exposed to difficulties and problems. Regardless of where they live, and even if they have made progress since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was approved, work must continue so that all children in the world have the right to health, education and protection.
Children's rights
Children's rights are based on four fundamental principles:
Non-discrimination: all children have the same rights.
The child's superior interest: Any decision, law, or policy that may affect childhood must take into account what is best for the child.
The right to life, survival and development: all children have the right to live and have adequate development.
The participation: Minors have the right to be consulted about the situations that affect them and to have their opinions taken into account.
Google's doodle for Children's Day
As every year, Google has also joined today to the celebration of Universal Children's Day with one of its characteristic doodles. It includes some of the most popular toys referring to a fundamental right of children: the right to play.
