World Children’s Day is being observed on Friday to promote awareness about problems being faced by the children and improving their welfare.
The Day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to promote children’s rights and actions that will build a better world for children.
November 20th 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.
This year, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a child rights crisis. The costs of the pandemic for children are immediate and, if unaddressed, may last a lifetime.
It’s time for generations to come together to reimagine the type of world we want to create. O
President Dr. Arif Alvi in his message on this occasion said Pakistan is committed to protect its children from all types of exploitation, exclusion and marginalization.
He said it is our obligation to protect our children and provide them access to development and participation opportunities without any discrimination.
