Children are small creatures that can transform our existence and fill it with all the colors and rainbows. Many parents say with confidence that it was with the advent of the child that their life radically changed. And to whom, if not to them, we must devote the best holidays in the world.
The geography of the celebration, or where did it not take root?
November 20 is annually celebrated as World Children's Rights Day, a tradition that has existed for many years in 129 UN member countries.
For example, in Russia in some regions it is quite popular, although everyone’s beloved
International Children's Day (celebrated
on June 1) has taken root here better. It is known that World Children's Day on November 20 is dated to the
Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted on the same day, but only in 1989
. It came into effect in 1990, and in Russia in 1994. Already at the beginning of the 21st century (in 2000), another document was created that outlined the main indicators of health and population development that should be achieved by 2015. worldwide. It is called the Millennium Declaration, and its main part is assigned to the child.
Unusual facts about children around the world
World Children's Day (November 20) was created specifically so that we once again think about the smallest and most valuable creatures in our lives. After all, children are very vulnerable.
The world of crumbs is a kind of fairy tale, on which all their future life will depend on. Therefore, it should be filled daily with colors and magic. In general, speaking about children, it is important to know some interesting world facts about them, for example:
- V.A. Mozart - many do not recognize his innate genius, constantly reminding us that his father worked carefully with him at an early age. But classes are absolutely pointless if the child does not have perfect hearing and sense of rhythm. By the age of 5, Mozart composed entire works, and by 10 - the first symphony.
- The intelligence of 2-year-old Oscar Wrigley knew no equal. He had an IQ of 160 at such a young age. At one time A. Einstein was endowed with such a gift of knowledge and logical thinking. The kid even belonged to the club of the smartest people on the planet.
- In Australia, at the moment, the largest number of cases of successfully born children conceived through in vitro fertilization has been recorded.
- By the way, the moment of the birth of the baby in some countries is not considered his date of birth. For example, in Korea, they must add to the age of the child those nine months that he lived in the womb. In India, the day of conception is the starting point of the life of the crumbs.
- The age of women who were able to give birth to a healthy baby can also amaze. So, one Italian woman first became a mother at 63 years old.
- The number of children born by one woman can be very large. One Russian peasant woman in her 40 years was able to give birth to 69 children.
November 20 - World Children's Day
In fact, it was thanks to this holiday that global issues related to the life of a child began to be resolved around the world. Organizations are created to monitor dysfunctional families. Indeed, according to "scary" statistics, in most of these cells of society, children do not live up to five years.
In the healthcare sector, they have achieved great results: they save those children who were previously considered incurable. In terms of public policy, children are now not afraid to express their opinion and make an important decision on their own. Throughout the year, but especially on November 20 (World Children's Day), a lot of work is now being done all over the planet for kids. The United Nations Children's Fund was established, whose activities are related to the health of crumbs. Help is given even to pregnant women, because in the womb of the expectant mother it is so important to maintain the health of the child.
History of this event
By whom and when was World Children's Day invented - the holiday of November 20? What are his goals? The main task was one - to protect and provide the best life for every child, regardless of his location on our vast planet. That is why in 1954 all the countries that were part of the UN received an order from the General Assembly, which consisted of the following: by 1956 it was required to prepare a project to introduce a holiday dedicated to Children's Day.
There were four main directions that world powers should follow on the basis of this plan:
- child survival in this world: refers to physical health and moral state;
- development of children: their access to preschool institutions, schools, sports facilities, etc .;
- protection from the negative impact of the external environment;
- participation in the life of the community to which the children belong.
At the international level, on November 20 (World Children's Day) it is customary to celebrate a holiday called Universal Children's Day. But each country is allowed to choose its own national option. By the way, the date of such a significant event was not immediately precisely determined. But after some time the issue was raised at a UN meeting. This was done after signing some important documents:
- 1959 - Declaration of the Rights of the Child;
- 1989 - Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Holiday traditions
November 20 - World Children's Day is the best reason to do good things, such as charity. By the way, various famous people and organizations are engaged in this holiday.
The popular fast-food restaurant chain McDonald΄s has been holding events dedicated to this day for several years. Say, by paying a bill for food, you automatically donate some amount from him to the orphanage and to treat seriously ill children. Or by buying a toy or thing, you save someone's life. After all, we all always need support, and especially small vulnerable creatures.
Congratulations and gifts
You, as parents, can arrange magic for children, as they say, in gray everyday life. And on November 20 (World Children's Day) do something special for them every year. Decorate the house with balloons, bake a cake and spend the evening with your family. The main thing is not expensive gifts and verses of one’s own composition, but attention, love and care.
Any holiday for a child will be more beautiful if it is spent next to relatives and friends. Try to fill your home with warmth and coziness that day, invite your grandparents, set the table and be with your child all the time. It is from such a celebration that he will have the most vivid and pleasant memories.