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In Photos: CSMT, BMC headquarters in Mumbai illuminated in blue on the occasion of World Children's Day

Updated On: 19 November, 2023 07:58 PM IST | ronak mastakar

On the eve of World Children's Day, which is celebrated on November 20, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in Mumbai were illuminated in blue (Pics/Atul Kamble)

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Pic/Atul Kamble
Pic/Atul Kamble
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Each year, on November 20, the world unites to celebrate World Children’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the rights, well-being, and potential of every child

Each year, on November 20, the world unites to celebrate World Children’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the rights, well-being, and potential of every child

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This significant occasion marks the anniversary of two landmark documents that enshrined the fundamental rights of children globally – the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified in 1989

This significant occasion marks the anniversary of two landmark documents that enshrined the fundamental rights of children globally – the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified in 1989

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The day serves as a powerful reminder of the unwavering commitment to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, are afforded the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential

The day serves as a powerful reminder of the unwavering commitment to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, are afforded the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential

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The idea of a World Children’s Day was first proposed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1925. The ILO was concerned about the plight of children who were being forced into labor and were not receiving an education

The idea of a World Children’s Day was first proposed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1925. The ILO was concerned about the plight of children who were being forced into labor and were not receiving an education

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In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming Universal Children’s Day. The date of November 20th was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child

In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming Universal Children’s Day. The date of November 20th was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child

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