The idea for this occasion was first thought up in 1954 and called Universal Children’s Day. It was created to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children’s welfare.
Since 1954, World Children’s Day has become a significant date on the calendar. In 1959, it was the day the UN General Assemby adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Then, in 1989, it was the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The United Nations provides a theme every year for the occasion and the official aim of World Children’s Day is to advocate, promote and celebrate children’s rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.