November 20th, 2020 Is National Child Day
Since 1993, National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada on November 20th each year.
This special day commemorates the United Nations' adoption of two documents centred on children's rights: the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child was ratified in Canada in 1991. With this passing, Canada made the commitment that all children have rights and should be treated with dignity and respect.
In honouring National Child Day this November, Network celebrates children, that they should be seen and heard as active participants in their own lives and in our community.
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Please see below information and resources about National Child Day, as well as ways to help promote awareness of children's rights and ways to celebrate National Child Day.
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National Child Day - Colouring Poster
National Child Day - Infographic
UN Convention On The Rights of The Child (in child-friendly language)
