Celebrating the #8MillionStrong youth of all abilities in Canada
Since 1993, Canada has circled November 20 on its calendar to celebrate National Child Day (also known as World Children’s Day globally) – commemorating Canada’s commitment to upholding the rights of children as well as the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1989.
Ahead of November 20, Holland Bloorview is proud to support Children First Canada in presenting a live digital event featuring guest speakers, including a special speech by Holland Bloorview ambassador and Paralympian Marissa Papaconstantinou.
| Date | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 |
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| Time: | 1-2:00 P.M. ET |
| Format: | Live digital event with videos from children, youth and children’s champions, and live interviews from Canada’s leading voices for children’s rights and well-being |
Register for the Zoom webinar.
Please join us in advocating for all children and ensuring their rights are protected by tuning in and sharing details of the event with your networks and on social media.
Use the hashtags #8MillionStrong, #NationalChildDay and #ChildrenFirst. On Twitter and Instagram, tag @children1stca. On Facebook, tag @childrenfirstcanada.
Background:
- The theme for National Child Day 2021 is #8MillionStrong in honour of the power and resilience of all 8 million kids in Canada and their right to survive and thrive.
- This year, Children First Canada is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Canada’s ratification of the UNCRC. It is an opportunity to recognize the rights of all children, while also acknowledging the unique rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children.
- At Holland Bloorview, we are proud to support National Child Day to ensure the power and resilience of children of all abilities is recognized. Learn more about what we are doing to challenge ableism with our Dear Everybody campaign
