"Children's Month: Celebrating Rights and Dreams"

 "Every child matter, every moment counts."

    Standing up for the rights of children and making sure their needs are met continues to be a critical way that people can make a difference in the world today as well as for the future. National Children’s Month offers a special opportunity to show appreciation for, celebrate, and meet the needs of children, especially those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty. Whether advocating for the government, helping out with a children’s charity or volunteering locally, there are plenty of opportunities for making a difference on this day and all throughout the year!

    The history of the national month of children's, now an official celebration in the Philippines, National Children’s Month was established in 2015 by then president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III. This event was started as a way to commemorate the country’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which took place on November 20, 1989. The theme for the first month-long celebration was “Our Focus is the Health, Mind and Welfare of Every Child”. That theme continues on every year as the month is set aside to bring focus to the needs of children, whether they are related to physical health, mental health, education or overall well-being.

    Government agencies, educators, charitable organizations, businesses, community groups and so many others are involved with the celebration of National Children’s Month each year. As a third world country, the Philippines has a significant number of families each year who report that they have dire financial situations. An important part of this month is learning more about the needs of the children who suffer the most and then figuring out how to meet their needs throughout the coming year. Various events take place in cities and rural areas throughout the Philippines during National Children’s Month.

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Days Days Of The Year. (2024, October 5). National Children’s Month. Days of the Year. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/national-childrens-month/