Today’s reason to celebrate – ‘Weltkindertag’

September 20th is Weltkindertag. As we work with kids and our name is CityKinder we wanted to honor this special day with a little note. For me ‘Weltkindertag’ has always been something special. Not because it was a day that we especially celebrated but because I always received a postcard from my grandma. For those amongst us who are confused right now because you celebrated the ‘International Kindertag’ at June 1^st, don’t be. There is no unitary date.  Several countries, like China, USA or some East European states celebrate the ‘International Kindertag’ on June 1^st. In addition, Austria and Germany honor the ‘Weltkindertag’ on September 20^th. I agree, it IS a bit confusing, but the fundamental idea is united. The ‘Weltkindertag’ was induced by the 9^th UNO plenum to point out children’s special needs and especially their rights.

By Kristin Schoenberger