World Children's Day 2022

 Today is World Children's Day, created in 1954 by the UN General Assembly.  The UN celebrates many types of international days, but I think Children's Day is one of the best. It's easy to forget what's happening with kids because they don't usually write for major newspapers or appear as anchors on news shows.  WCD reminds us that kids' rights are human rights.

Thirdlanders learned about World Children's Day on Friday.  We also learned about the Convention for the Rights of the Child.  196 countries have ratified this list of rights for kids around the world.  Sadly, the US hasn't gotten around to doing that yet.  They signed it, but haven't ratified it.  What's up, US?  We're the only country that hasn't ratified.  This is embarrassing. 

The 3rdLanders made posters to spread the word about World Children's Day.  And I'm blogging about it now to do the same thing.  More info here and here. 

In the spirit of World Children's Day, try to have a little extra fun today, if you feel like it. 

ps:  This poster says kids have the right to work.  That right is listed in the convention, with the caveat that if children do work, they have a right to safety and fair payment.  Right #32.