Child rights

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the  Convention on the Rights of the Child.   In 2023, World Children's Day was an opportunity to recognize children as rights holders, to acknowledge the progress that has been made for and with children, and to demand action to protect and…, Child rights under attack, In too many places today children's rights are under attack. Read Executive Director Catherine Russel's message on World Children's Day: " Children live in a world that is increasingly hostile to their rights .” Wars. Climate change. Economic turmoil. Crisis after crisis is robbing children around the world of their lives and their futures. ENOUGH…, Kids stand up and speak out, Children have a right to be listened to and included in all decisions that affect them. On World Children’s Day, children and young people raised their voices on the issues that matter to them. On #WorldChildrensDay , UNICEF is making space for children to raise their voices on the issues that matter to them. Children in #Gujarat handed over their…, #KidsTakeover, 📣 Today, the #KidsTakeOver challenge for #WorldChildrensDay brought Iarina, Ioana, Matei, Nicholas, Patrizia, Ștefania, and Tony from the Children's Board to Kiss FM, Magic FM and Rock FM! Millions of listeners tuned in to hear their insights on mental health & climate change. pic.twitter.com/zv1AFGFbRs — UNICEF Romania (@UNICEFRomania)…, Children are leaders in protecting their environment, Climate action for every child, Children have a right to a safe and livable planet. Yet climate change is affecting children everywhere – their lives, their communities and their health. UNICEF staff in #SierraLeone also went blue today in support of children's rights and climate action. Happy #WorldChildrensDay from all of us. #ClimateActionMatters #ForEveryChild , every right…, Going blue for child rights, Iconic building across #Tajikistan go blue to mark the #WorldChildrensDay ! From #Dushanbe , to #Bokhtar and #Khujand children & young people celebrate the #childrights and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Child Rights' ratification by the country. pic.twitter.com/zjFtXOhaa7 — UNICEF Tajikistan (@UnicefTajik)…, What are child rights? A playlist for kids, Explore our YouTube Kids playlist showing how we can work together to uphold every right, for every child, and the transformative power of children and young people’s participation in creating a better world., Youth advocates in action, UNICEF Youth Advocates raised their voices, calling for the change they want to see in the world. Read about  UNICEF's youth advocates from around the world. This #WorldChildrensDay , young leaders are taking over our platforms to share the issues they care most about, how they would navigate solutions and how they envision the world 15 years from…, Children, young people and world leaders, Children and young people met with Presidents and other leaders to mark World Children’s Day.   President Petr Pavel marked a historic moment in the Czech Republic by celebrating World Children's Day at Prague Castle with the winners of the Child of the Czechia Award 2023, Kristýna and Matěj. 💙 #WorldChildrensDay #KidsTakeOver pic.twitter.com/…, Friends of UNICEF mark World Children's Day, In honour of #WorldChildrensDay , we want to celebrate children's fundamental right to play. Play helps them learn the skills they need to change & thrive in an ever-changing world 🌍 pic.twitter.com/9YfY2rRzSx — The LEGO Foundation (@LEGOfoundation) November 20, 2023   We believe EVERY child everywhere has a right to 🥘 Food 📚 Education 🏠…, Walk, run or climb, Children, advocates and leaders showed their support for children's rights by taking part in inspiring activities. "No to child marriage" and "Let's end #ChildMarriage in South Sudan" were some of the slogans shouted by children and young people during Friday's run in Juba to commemorate #WorldChildrensDay . pic.twitter.com/dexkC1vYdz — UNICEF…

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 World Children’s Day children and young people were joined by stars and leaders as they…, When it comes to children's rights, there's only one team, My message this #WorldChildrensDay . pic.twitter.com/X2r2DBgIgi — Catherine Russell (@unicefchief) November 20, 2022   Every child and young person has a right to reach their full potential. 📢 UNICEF calls on governments to invest in skills development and ensure equal access to opportunities for children and young people with disabilities…, Our team: From Mexico to Moldova and Tajikistan to Tonga, This #WorldChildrensDay , @UNICEF urges for solidarity and equality. Inclusion, #ForEveryChild . pic.twitter.com/byGn48EKHG — UNICEF Bangladesh (@UNICEFBD) November 20, 2022   ¡Hoy para celebrar el #DíaMundialDeLaInfancia el @EstadioAzteca se pintó de azul 💙! Cuando se trata de los derechos #ParaCadaInfancia , somos un solo equipo. pic.twitter.com…, #KidsTakeover, Children took over high-visibility roles in media, politics, business, sport and entertainment to put a spotlight on issues that matter to them. “I have always been on the other side watching the news, but today the whole country will listen to me,” says eleven-year-old Anisha who co-hosted the news in today's #KidsTakeover to mark #…, One team for children's rights in North Macedonia, Celebrating child rights, From music and dance to painting and sport, people came together to celebrate children's rights. Ambiance festive 🎊 avec les enfants du site de Milezi. #JournéeMondialeDelEnfance 💙 pic.twitter.com/NYSdRmghl7 — UNICEF Tchad (@UNICEFChad) November 20, 2022   Happy #WorldChildrensDay 🎉🥳! Every child has the right to be included, to be protected, and…, Protecting the rights of every child, On #WorldChildrensDay , nearly 10 million girls & boys in #Pakistan are still in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. Many live in flimsy shelters or tents along stagnant floodwaters. Suhana, 10, is one of them. #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/4ZQmo35M3e — UNICEF Pakistan (@UNICEF_Pakistan) November 20, 2022   Today is #WorldChildrensDay…, One team for children's rights in Sudan, Going blue for child rights, Tonight, on the occasion of #WorldChildrenDay and the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, key buildings in the capital in 🇧🇬 were lit up in blue @NDK_PressCenter и @officialSofiaBG #worldchildrensday2022 #WCD #ChildRights @christina_bruin pic.twitter.com/Aj8VGXlHYP — UNICEF Bulgaria (@UnicefBulgaria) November…, Demanding positive change for every child, Meet UNICEF Tanzania's new Youth Advocate for Climate Action Madina Jubilate.  Discover more of UNICEF's youth advocates from around the world., #IFeltIncluded, This World Children's Day, we asked young people when they felt included. Discover their responses on TikTok . Child journalist Trisha shares her experience of a time when she felt included. 👇 This #WorldChildrensDay and every day, let’s work together to safeguard every child’s right to be included. #IFeltIncluded pic.twitter.com/UZ54zkBhrN —…, Children, young people and presidents, Under the theme “ A Better Future for Every Child ”, around 500 children met with the Presidents of Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and the Vice President of Namibia, in a summit to mark World Children’s Day.   A phenomenal #worldchildrensday2022 held today with Presidents and children from #Zambia , #Namibia , #Botswana and #Zimbabwe dialoguing…, Friends of UNICEF mark World Children's Day, Children & young people around the world are raising their voices on the issues that matter to their generation. They are my greatest hope. On #WorldChildrensDay & every day, we must stand up for a more equal and inclusive future #ForEveryChild . pic.twitter.com/Wrvg8XfSHH — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) November 20, 2022   On #…

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how inequality affects the rights of every child. 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, children and young people were joined by stars and leaders to reimagine a better world., A celebration of children's rights and a powerful reminder to listen to young people, View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown)   32 years ago, world leaders made a promise to children: we will keep you safe, help you learn, and uphold your right to speak and be heard. This #WorldChildrensDay , and every day, UNICEF works to help fulfill that promise #ForEveryChild . pic.twitter.com/…, To the top in Burundi, It’s World Children’s Day! UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children. And today, we go blue To celebrate the rights of every child Anywhere Everywhere #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/JnGU28ApYZ — UNICEF Bhutan (@UNICEFBhutan) November 20, 2021   After showcasing their artwork at our #WorldChildrensDay event on Tuesday last week, the…, No barriers in Costa Rica, Inspiration through music, "Be brave, be carefree to pursue whatever your heart desires to be." 🎶 This #WorldChildrensDay , UNICEF China National Ambassador Roy Wang empowers children and young people to be themselves and shape their own futures. pic.twitter.com/uykObyQ9jF — UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 21, 2021   Reem has simple dreams😶‍🌫️🌟 On #WorldChildrensDay , children…, #KidsTakeOver, "Playing the role of the editor-in-chief, I’ve learned so many things about how publishing the news works that I never could have imagined before as a child journalist”, says Rupkatha Rahman who took over the @ProthomAlo editor-in-chief role for this #WorldChildrensDay ! 👏📰 pic.twitter.com/MbFjSB0pME — UNICEF Bangladesh (@UNICEFBD) November 20,…, Young people speaking out and taking action, From bridging the digital divide in education to fighting climate change to championing LGBTQI+ rights and social justice. This #WorldChildrensDay , meet our 2021 Youth Advocates — thought leaders with diverse goals. @voicesofyouth — UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 20, 2021   Ahmad, 15 from #Syria , wanted to bring children and parents closer together.…, Ireland: How a positive climate future for every child can be achieved, Farmer and climate activist Liadh Dalton, 15, meets Taoiseach Micheal Martin., Children, young people and presidents, A bridge brings together children and presidents from Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe > Learn more The bird's eye view when Kazungula went blue on Saturday. Beforehand, Heads of State from Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe pledged to work together to improve the lives of children in the region. #WorldChildrensDay #GoBlueKazungula…, Rijad, 17, takes over the Kosovan presidency, *Under UNSC resolution 1244, Turning the world blue for child rights, Going blue on #WorldChildrensDay represents our mandate to stand for the rights of every child wherever he lives. This year as children are impacted by #NagornoKarabakh conflict & COVID-19 it is not a celebration but a resolve towards reimagining a better world #foreverychild pic.twitter.com/l51KGUIW4k — UNICEF Armenia (@unicefarmenia)…, Friends of UNICEF celebrate World Children's Day, It's #WorldChildrensDay ! A day we remind everyone about the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. A day to focus on the most pressing issues facing children. Here is a message from our Regional Ambassador, @siwonchoi 💙 pic.twitter.com/HHyon1tIUu — UNICEF East Asia Pacific (@UNICEF_EAPRO) November 20, 2021   "We want to live." It’…

COVID-19 is the first truly global crisis we have seen in our lifetime. No matter where we live, the pandemic affects every person – children most of all. Millions are missing out on basic health services, education and protection simply because they were born into poverty or because of their ethnicity, religion or race. COVID-19 has widened this…, For vaccines to work, we must build trust,   History and science tell us vaccines are the best hope we have of ending this virus and rebuilding our lives and our livelihoods. Yet, as Ridhi reminds us, there is a real risk the What you need to know about a COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 vaccines will not reach all who need it. Vaccine hesitancy will have a profound effect on our ability to…, Bridging the digital divide can help bring quality education for all,   Kamogelo is right. During the peak of school closures in early 2020, about 30 per cent of the world’s schoolchildren were unable to access remote learning. In fact, only just over half of households in a majority of countries around the world have access to the internet. These are the same children who are already unlikely to have access to…, COVID-19 has unlocked attention on global youth mental health,   Tulika is right: mental health is a big deal – just as important as physical health. This is especially true in childhood and adolescence, when we lay the foundations for our lifelong cognitive and learning ability, our emotional intelligence and our resilience in the face of stress. Again, the pandemic has highlighted just how vulnerable…, COVID-19 does not discriminate, but our societies do,   The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone on the planet, but it is not affecting us all equally. In too many countries, your ethnicity, your colour or your wealth, may make you more likely to suffer the consequences. For example , in the United States, African Americans represent 13 per cent of the population but roughly one fourth of COVID…, Climate change is the other planetary crisis that won’t wait,   COVID-19 has taught us that planetary problems require planetary solutions. No one suffers more from a change in climate than a child. Children are vulnerable to the changes in the air they breathe, the water they drink and the food they eat. We know children are more vulnerable to life-threatening water and food scarcity and waterborne diseases…

  In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, governments around the world have mobilized billions of dollars to save their economies. But there is another impending and devastating loss if we do not act: a lost generation of children. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals is slipping backwards , and children continue to pay the steepest…

“I had no desire to survive because I had lost everything. I thought I would become crazy…” The voice of Ishmael Beah still trembles when he recalls the horror of being a child in the midst of one of the deadliest modern-day armed conflicts. Beah has told the story of his life many times and in many countries. To some of the most influential…

In some countries, birth registration is taken for granted as the norm following childbirth. But in too many others, it is a critical step missing to establish a child’s legal proof of identity. Without it, children are invisible to their governments, meaning they could miss out on their rights being protected and upheld, as well as essential…

UNICEF logo 1946, 1946, UNICEF is created by resolution 57(I) of the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946 to provide supplies and assistance to children after World War II. Originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF starts as a temporary relief fund of the United Nations. As such, it is entitled to use the UN…, 1953, In October 1953, the United Nations General Assembly extends UNICEF’s mandate indefinitely to assist vulnerable children. As a UN agency with a distinct mandate, UNICEF develops its own visual identity.  UNICEF’s first logo features a child drinking a cup of milk, which reflects the organization's main activity at the time: delivering milk to…, 1960s, As UNICEF’s focus expands to include the wider needs of children, the organization’s logo changes as well. In the 1960s, ‘a child drinking milk’ is redesigned as ‘a mother lifting up a child’. This is also linked to the UN adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, which defines children’s rights to protection, education,…, 1975, A standard global logo is issued, which retains the ‘mother and child’ emblem as the dot on the ‘i’ of ‘unicef’. This is the first version of the UNICEF logo to be registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization.     UNICEF logo 1978, 1978, While the key elements of the 1975 logo are retained, the typeface is revisited to align with some prevailing visual trends of the time.     UNICEF logo 1986, 1986, In 1986, coinciding with UNICEF’s 40th anniversary, the logo changes again: the typeface becomes Futura bold and the colour goes from black to PMS Reflex Blue. UNICEF issues The Identification Graphic Standards Manual, the organization’s first Brand Book.  The logo features UNICEF’s name, in lower case and heavy typeface, alongside the ‘mother and…, 2001, In 2001, the UNICEF logo as we know it today is introduced ─ along with guidelines for its use on multiple platforms. The colour is changed from PMS Reflex Blue to PMS Process Cyan. The undiluted colours of the new UNICEF brand colour palette (cyan, yellow, pink and violet) are meant to evoke the vibrancy of children.  The logo is stylized and…, 2008, UNICEF’s tag line becomes ‘unite for children’. Previously, this call to action had been used for UNICEF’s campaigns, in addition to ‘unite against AIDS’ and ‘unite for peace’.  The transition of ‘unite for children’ from a campaign tag line to the brand signature emphasizes UNICEF’s advocacy role in support of the Millennium Development Goals and…, 2016, In 2016, ‘for every child’ is adopted as the organization’s brand strategy and becomes part of the logo. ‘For every child’ echoes UNICEF’s universal mandate to protect the rights of children everywhere – and embodies the organization’s mission to give greatest priority to the most disadvantaged children.  Modularity is a key component of this new…

Special focus session explores the power of partnerships with businesses to achieve results for children

YAMBIO, South Sudan – When three armed men forced Mary* and her sister off a narrow road in South Sudan, the terrified 12 year-old started sobbing. The men told her to stop crying – or they would kill her. That was the beginning of an ordeal that would see Mary recruited to a rebel camp, where she was forced to help out for three years before she…

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine – As the yellow school bus rounds a bend, the children call out “Can we get out here?” “The road is bad!” “The bus is going to break down if we go down there!” You might hear these kinds of complaints anywhere in the world. But in eastern Ukraine, for children living in the conflict zone, getting to school means traversing…

HEBRON, State of Palestine, 26 July 2018 – “If the checkpoint is closed, I will go to another one, I will find a way to get [to school],” says Marwan, 14. Marwan lives in the West Bank city of Hebron, in a part known as the H2 area where an estimated 40,000 people live.  To reach their classrooms, Marwan and his peers must navigate the security…