November 20, 1959 - Universal Children's Day

UN proclaims Universal Children’s Day. In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly encouraged all countries to create a Universal Children’s Day to celebrate children and promote their welfare. On November 20, 1959, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, stating, “He may have a happy childhood and enjoy for his own good and for the good of society, the rights and freedoms herein set forth…” The 10 principles included protecting children from neglect, cruelty, discrimination and exploitation. Thirty years to that day, the UN proposed the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was adopted the following year. As a result, every November 20th is now Universal Children’s Day.

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