National Child Day November 20th – How are the Children?

November 20th is National Child Day. National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada since 1993 to commemorate the United Nations’ adoption of two documents centered on children’s rights: the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20^th, 1959 and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20^th 1989.  These outline Canada’s commitment to our Children in making this a better place for Children to live.  Almost every country in the world have adopted these same rights.

The Convention of the Rights of the Child has 4 key principles. 

First, that all children have rights and they must be protected without discrimination for race, ethnicity or ability.  These are basic rights to food, safety and shelter. 

Second, decisions made that impact children should take into account what is best for them. 

Third, children should be protected from harm, and live and be supported to live and grow to be the best they can be. 

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Finally, children have the right to give their opinions in all matters that affect them and to have their voices heard. Their views should always be taken seriously and they should have more say as they grow older.

Once again, in honor of National Child Day, the Prince Albert Early Childhood Council is re releasing the Prince Albert Children’s Charter. It was created in 2011 and is based on the UN Charter. The Charter was presented and adopted by The City of Prince Albert at that time as part of the lens through which our City needs to make decisions that impact our children.

To celebrate National Child Day this year we are requesting  your support by joining us in asking “How Are the Children?” Wearing blue on November 20th will signify your support for children’s rights. Please feel free to participate November 20 and join us in celebrating the children of Prince Albert!

Celebrating National Child Day is about celebrating children as active participants in their own lives and in communities, as active citizens who can and should meaningfully contribute to decision-making.  It is also about our pledge as adults to provide all our children with what they need in life to reach their full potential. Regardless of who you are, you play a vital role in the healthy development of the children in our community. On November 20^th, and every other day, make children feel special and important to you and their community!