Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children’s Day is celebrated every year on 20th November to spread worldwide awareness among the children, bring them together and take steps for their welfare. Universal Children’s Day was first proclaimed by the United Kingdom in 1954, and has been observed on 20th November since 1956; though, every country doesn’t stick to the date and celebrate an International Children’s Day on 1st June. Universal Children’s Day 2019 Universal Children’s Day in the year 2019 will be observed on Wednesday, November 20. The UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) has started a signing petition #GoBlue this Universal Children’s Day, calling for everyone to sign the petition, which would be submitted to the World Leaders on 20th November. The petition aims at calling on the world leaders to safeguards the rights of children worldwide in a non negotiable and uncompromising way. UNICEF India will be working in close collaboration with the Government of India to deal with issues like infant mortality, child education, health and welfare. The agency is in the process of training the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) at block level. These ASHA workers play a crucial role of a bridge between the families with high pregnancy risk and the nearest health centre. They also advise and provide guidance to the family members. Universal Children’s Day – History Universal Children’s Day was first established by the United...
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