International Children's Day

Every year on June 1, people all over the world celebrate International Children's Day to promote the rights and welfare of children. This day is observed as a component of a larger movement aimed at putting an end to child abuse, eliminating the violation of children's rights, and working to improve the conditions of children all over the world.

History of International Children's Day

At dawn on June 1, 1942, the Nazis surrounded and detained 173 men, 196 women, and children in the town of Lidiz (Czechoslovak). Here, 66 individuals were brutally murdered, 104 minors were transferred to concentration camps, 88 of them died in gas chambers, and nine others were forced to serve as fascist henchmen. There were no people in the Lydise settlement. Two years later, on June 10, 1944, the Nazis once more encircled the French village of Oradua, forcing 400 people - including many women and more than 100 children - into a church where a catastrophic fire broke out.

With its sacred and noble responsibility, the International Federation of Democratic Women decided in 1949 to designate June 1 of each year as the International Day to Protect Children. The organization also demanded that governments of all nations take responsibility for children's lives by reducing the military budget and increasing funding for youth and child protection, education, and care.

The International Federation of Democratic Women decided June 1 of each year as International Children's Day

Then, in April 1952, a conference to safeguard children was held internationally in Vienna, the capital of Austria. This conference urged all governments to pass legislation in their nations to protect women's rights, the welfare of children, and the prohibition of using technological advances in combat.

In Moscow (Russia) in 1955, the mothers' congress of the majority of the world's nations accused imperialists of plotting to resume the war and urged women to unite and work for a nation with permanent peace.

Since then, young women's organizations in different nations have chosen June 1 as the day to display their will to fight against the forces of war and safeguard the happiness of mothers and children worldwide.

International Children's Day in Vietnam

Vietnam is the first country in Asia and the second in the world to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the first international legal instrument to comprehensively address children's rights based on the principle that the child has the right to special care, protection, and assistance. In Vietnam, June is recognized as the month of Action for Children.

Since our nation declared independence, the June 1 and Mid-Autumn Festival (August 15 on the lunar calendar) have been joyous national holidays for kids. Children frequently get a large number of gifts from their parents and other family members, making it the ideal time to play games and have fun.

1st June has been a national holiday for kids in Vietnam

Popular activities on International Children’s Day in Vietnam

Each family may choose to celebrate International Children's Day in different ways. Some families decide to go out to lunch at their child's preferred restaurant, visit a zoo, or simply stay home and play games. At schools, teachers frequently plan a little celebration where kids can sing, dance, and play games together before receiving gifts.

At schools, teachers frequently plan a little celebration where kids can sing, dance, and play games together

Having delved into the vibrant tapestry of International Children's Day celebrations in Vietnam, we trust that the information provided has expanded your understanding of this joyous occasion. So, travel to Vietnam and embark on a journey to witness firsthand the joy that permeates the streets of Vietnam during this time.