National Child Day is November 20

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20, marking Canada’s commitment to upholding the rights of children, along with two major events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the events below and stay up to date with the official National Child Day website.

Upcoming Events:

• November 14 — Youth Activism Summit (UNICEF Canada)
• November 15 — National Child Day: #8MillionRising (Children First Canada)