2 June 2025

Belarus celebrates International Children's Day

Every year, on the first day of summer, 1 June, International Children's Day is celebrated.

International Children's Day is not only a joyful occasion for children but also a reminder to adults of their responsibility for the safety and well-being of the younger generation. This day highlights the importance of respecting and upholding children's rights, which is essential for building a humane and fair society.

The holiday was established in Paris in 1949 by a resolution of the Women's International Democratic Federation. It was first celebrated in 1950. Forty years later, in New York, representatives from 59 countries, including the USSR, signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This document recognized the vulnerability of children and the need for special care and protection for them. It affirms the necessity of legal and other safeguards before and after birth.

In Belarus, child protection is a top government priority. The country has a National Commission on Children's Rights, which coordinates state agencies and focuses on evaluating the situation of child protection.

The Law on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1993, serves as the foundation for child protection in Belarus. It outlines key rights and is reinforced by additional legal frameworks, enabling authorities to implement measures to protect children's rights.

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