International Children's Day is held on June 1st. It is one of the oldest holidays celebrated in the world since 1950. Traditionally, on this day, many events are held to remind you of the need to respect children.
Instructions
Step 1
Caring for children is common in all modern cultures and nations. However, there are exceptions to any rule, which is why shocking news of child abuse comes from all over the world on the news agency feeds. Children's Day, held all over the world, confirms their right to life, protection from physical and psychological violence, to freedom of opinion and religion, to education and recreation, and protection from exploitation of child labor. The main legal document confirming the rights of the child is the "Convention on the Rights of the Child" adopted by the UN in November 1989.
Step 2
Many festive events are timed to coincide with Children's Day. Charitable events are held, the entire collection of which goes to help children, the most famous artists, sportsmen, businessmen participate in them. Musicians and singers hold concerts for children, sometimes specially coming to perform in orphanages and hospitals. In theaters and cinemas, the best performances and films are shown for children on this day.
Step 3
In Russia, unofficial movements have developed quite extensively, organizing assistance to orphanages. On Children's Day, their representatives deliver pre-collected gifts to their homes. Help is provided on other days, the coordination of the activities of such communities is carried out via the Internet.
Step 4
In many cities, on June 1, a variety of entertainment events are organized in parks and recreation areas for children. There are attractions, fairs, quizzes and contests with the presentation of gifts. For example, a children's drawing competition was held in Moscow, several creative workshops worked: the Chocolatier school of pastry chefs, master classes for making dolls, drawing with sand, and creating 3D handicrafts. Moscow parks (Babushkinsky, Bauman Garden, Perovsky and Kuzminki) hosted the Multyashkino animation festival.
Step 5
A number of competitions related to road safety was organized by the traffic police. Such classes help children learn the rules of crossing the street, get acquainted with methods of first aid. Festive events on June 1 were also held in other cities of Russia. Children's Day is celebrated once a year, so it is very important that caring for the younger generation is not limited only to this date.
