Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children's Day 2017

Question: On which date Universal Children’s Day is celebrated?
(a)20 November
(b) 14 November
(c) 19 November
(d) 16 November
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year.
  • The celebration aims to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
  • The theme for 2017: It’s a #KidsTakeOver
  • The date 20th November is important because it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/childrenday/index.shtml
https://www.unicef.org/world-childrens-day/