The call for the 'Rights of the Children' started many years ago. After the modification of the idea, the League of Nations General Assembly endorsed it as the World child welfare charter on November 26, 1924, with five principles. On November 20th, 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a much more expanded version as its own declaration through Resolution 1386 Session 14. The proclamation is known as the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, with ten principles in place of the original five. All the world leaders present at the occasion accepted it and by the end of year 2000, 191 countries have ratified the treaty. This day has been agreed to as the universal Children's Day.
Annually, the events to mark the observance of the day are celebrated in many countries around the world. For instance, the commemorative public holiday for the day's celebration in some countries are: Argentina- 2nd Sunday of August; Australia- 1st Sunday of July; Brazil- October 12; Canada- November 20; Central Africa- December 25; Chile- 2nd Sunday of August; China- June 1; Hong Kong & China- April 4; Columbia- last weekend of April; Hungary- 1st Monday of October; India- November 14; Israel- October 19; Malaysia- last Saturday of October; Mexico- April 30; Nigeria- May 27; etc.
The day reminds each and every one of us to renew our commitments to the welfare of Children and teach them to live by their quality and dream. It also reminds the government, in particular, of their duties to protect the fundamental rights of all Children to access food, health, education, safe water and other essential services. Within the context of Nigeria, this clarion call to the government is supported by the Chapter two of the Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.
On behalf of the peace loving youth of the Osun Central Senatorial District of Nigeria, upon whom I'm standing proxy at the floor of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, I'm extending my solidarity and felicitations to the leadership and honourable members of the Nigerian Children Parliament, both at home and in diaspora, on the occasion of this year's Nigeria's International Children's Day Celebration. Yes, guaranteeing children's basic needs and protection from abuse and exploitation are central to achieving the development goals: MDGs, NEPAD and NEEDS.
May The Lord grant our leaders, on the thrones of governance, listening ears to the yawnings and aspirations of the Nigerian Children. Once again, CONGRATULATIONS.
Long Live the Nigerian Children,
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Signed: Hon. Isiaka Olamilekan Popoola,
Member Representing Osun Central Senatorial District,
The Nigerian Youth Parliament, Nigeria.
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