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November 20th • Rights & The Future

World Children's Day

World Children's Day is a global day of action for children, by children to celebrate children's rights and raise awareness of the challenges faced by children worldwide. Today, we debate the importance of protecting childhood in a digital age, the right to a safe and sustainable future, and how society can better listen to the voices of the next generation. Are we doing enough to protect the most vulnerable members of our global community?

A group of children from different backgrounds playing together

Speaking Discussion

  • What do you think is the biggest difference between childhood today and when you were growing up? Is it better or worse overall?
  • How can we better protect children from the negative effects of social media and the internet while still allowing them to learn and explore?
  • In your opinion, what is the most important right that every child should have, regardless of where they are born?
  • Do you think that children's voices are taken seriously enough in debates about major issues like climate change and social justice?
  • How can we ensure that every child has access to quality education and healthcare, no matter their family's economic status?
  • What is your favourite memory from your own childhood? Why does it still have a special place in your heart today?

Activity 1: The future city Design

The Task: You are a Urban Planner. You have been asked to design a child-Friendly city for the year 2050.

What are the three most important features of your city?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The best way to protect childhood is..."
  • "I think the rights of the child are..."
  • "In my opinion, the future for children is..."