International Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 20, commemorating the approval of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly in 1959. This declaration establishes a series of rights that all children in the world should have, regardless of their origin, race, gender or any other condition. Among the rights recognized in the Declaration are the right to a quality education, the right to protection against exploitation and abuse, the right to health and adequate food, the right to a family and a dignified life, and the right to freedom of expression and participation in social and cultural life. Despite the fact that significant progress has been made in the protection of children's rights in many countries, there are still many places in the world where children experience violations of their rights on a daily basis. Child labor, sexual exploitation, violence against children and lack of access to education are some of the most serious problems facing children around the world. International Children's Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of protecting children's rights and to remember that while progress has been made, much remains to be done. It is essential that governments, international organizations and society in general work together to ensure that all children have access to a full and dignified life, free from violence, discrimination and poverty.
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