World Children's Day
On the lawn of the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, two children lean over a blank page, drawing the world as they dream it could be. This scene is part of World in Progress, a monumental land artwork created in 2020 by the Swiss-French artist Saype. Made with biodegradable paint, it represents the vision and innocence that inspire World Children's Day. Observing closely, you can even see the artist himself posing next to his work.
Every November 20, the world celebrates children and stands up for their rights. What began in 1954 as a UN initiative culminated in historic milestones: the 1959 Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. These documents promote education, equality, security, and the right to be heard.
In Spain, school and community activities are organized every year to remember these rights and encourage child participation, connecting the youngest with a global movement. Today, UNICEF and communities around the world continue this work with campaigns and gatherings that invite adults to stop and really listen to children.
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