The motto of this year's 12th event is "Every child needs a future! With this motto, UNICEF Germany and the German Children's Fund call for a stronger political commitment to a fair and livable future for young people. The goal remains to leave no child behind.
On September 23, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., many activities for children are planned on the grounds of the KulturFabrik Haldensleben. Here, children and their parents can playfully deal with the topic of "children's rights" and get into conversation with each other.
Traditionally, the youngest students of the Kreismusikschule Wolmirstedt/Haldensleben also invite to a concert at the same time. Guitars, clarinets, violins, cellos, pianos and much more will be played in the attic of the Kulturfabrik . The concerts will take place at 11 am and 1 pm. Admission is free.
Background:
To mark World Children's Day on September 20, 2023, numerous initiatives nationwide will hold local demonstrations, festivals and other events to draw attention to the situation of children and young people and focus on their concerns and needs.
September 21, 1954 was the birth of World Children's Day. At that time, the United Nations recommended to its member states at the 9th General Assembly that they establish a worldwide day for children.
The purpose was threefold:
- To strengthen advocacy for children's rights.
- Friendship among children and young people around the world should be promoted.
- Governments should make a public commitment to support UNICEF's work.
Today, World Children's Day is celebrated in more than 145 countries.
The official date of World Children's Day in Germany is September 20. All children's and youth organizations use this Children's Day to draw attention to the situation of children worldwide with demonstrations, family celebrations and other events.