World Children’s Day – November 20th

In our latest post, Helix is spotlighting World Children’s Day on November 20th.

What is World Children’s Day?

World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action created by and for children. The day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20th, 1989.

Also occurring on November 20th (in 1959), the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. This was the first significant international consensus on the fundamental principles of children’s rights.

Ways to celebrate World Children’s Day

There are many celebratory events happening worldwide.

Helix is proudly endorsing the following events:

• Children First Canada – National Child Day
  • The 2026 theme, Growing Up Digital: Protecting Children’s Rights in a Digital World, highlights the significance of guaranteeing that all children can grow up safe and supported, online and offline, as technology shapes how children interact with the world around them.
• Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire en droits de l’enfant (GRIDE) – “Children’s Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”
  • On November 20th, the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Children’s Rights (GRIDE) is organizing an event marking the anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Landon Pearson Centre – Freedom of Expression and Identity Through the Lens of Children’s Rights
  • The November 19th event highlights the importance of hearing from children and youth about issues that matter in their everyday lives.