International Day of the African Child(Organisation of African Unity)
International Day of the African Child raises awareness of the challenges faced by African children and celebrates their resilience.
Observed on June 16th, this day commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising, where thousands of black students protested discriminatory education policies in South Africa. Established by the Organisation of African Unity in 1991, it advocates for improved education, health, and child protection across the continent. Annual themes focus on pressing issues such as child labor, gender equality, and refugee rights. Governments, NGOs, and communities organize seminars, cultural performances, and demonstrations to highlight achievements and ongoing challenges. The day reinforces commitments under the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and promotes policies that ensure every African child's opportunity to thrive.
International Day of the African Child
Organisation of African Unity