Universal Children’s Day 2024 is a global observance that celebrates and promotes the rights and well-being of children worldwide. It serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

Universal Children’s Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954. It is celebrated annually on November 20th to coincide with the adoption of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.

Since its inception, Universal Children’s Day has been an opportunity to advocate for children’s rights and promote awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing children worldwide.

Let us pray for the children of the world.  Bless families who struggle to provide food, shelter, education and healthcare for their children.  Open our hearts to contribute in whatever way we can to the care and sustenance of children in our own countries and around the world.  Protect children, surround them with love, keep them safe and give them wisdom as they journey through life.