A day to recognise and educate people on the "rights of children". But why do we need to protect the rights of children? In many countries children are still used for what amounts to "slave labour". They are sent to work and they have no say in it. Children are trafficed into the sex trade around the world. Children are abused, sexually, physically, emotionally, and mentally and research has proven that if a child is repeatedly smacked or abused in its own  childhood the pattern is repeated more often than not though the generations.

If we want a healthy adult population working together for the greater common good then we need to ensure our children get the very best start in life.

Introduced in 1954

This day was introduced back in 1954 when the UN suggested it was celebrated around the world and giving countries the option of when they would celebrate it. Most chose today but others such as the fourth Wednesday in October (Australia) and November 14 (India). Universal Children's Day is not observed in the United States, although a National Child's Day, is held on the first Sunday in June. Over the years it has certainly made headway. Sweden was the first of 53 countries to ban smacking and Scotland recently made 54.

The 20th November is also Africa Industrialization Day. A time when governments and other organizations  examine ways to stimulate Africa's industrialization process.