International Children's Day is held on the first of June. This is one of the oldest holidays, it has been celebrated in the world since 1950. Traditionally, many events are held on this day to remind us of the need to take care of children.
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Caring for children is characteristic of representatives of all modern cultures and nations. Nevertheless, there are exceptions to any rule, so shocking news about child abuse coming from many different countries appears on news feeds every now and then. Children's Day, held around the world, confirms their right to life, protection from physical and psychological violence, freedom of opinion and religion, education and rest, protection from exploitation of child labor. The main legal document confirming the rights of the child is the "Convention on the Rights of the Child", adopted by the UN in November 1989.
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A lot of festive events are timed to the Children's Day. Charity events are held, the entire collection of which goes to help children, the most famous artists, athletes, and businessmen participate in them. Musicians and singers hold concerts for children, sometimes specially coming to perform in orphanages and hospitals. In theaters and cinemas on this day for children show the best performances and films.
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In Russia, informal movements that organize assistance to orphanages have developed quite a lot. On Children's Day, their representatives deliver pre-collected gifts to their homes. Assistance is also provided on other days, the coordination of the activities of such communities is carried out via the Internet.
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In many cities, on June 1, a variety of recreational activities are organized in parks and recreation areas for children. Attractions, fairs, quizzes and contests with the presentation of gifts are held. So, in Moscow, a children's drawing contest was held, several creative workshops worked: the school for confectioners "Chocolatier", workshops for making dolls, painting with sand, and creating 3D crafts. In the Moscow parks ("Babushkinsky", Bauman Garden, "Perovsky" and "Kuzminki"), the animation festival "Multyashkino" was held.
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A number of competitions related to road safety, organized the traffic police. Such classes help children learn the rules of crossing the street, get acquainted with the methods of first aid. Festive events on June 1 were held in other cities of Russia. Children's Day is celebrated once a year, so it is very important that caring for the younger generation is not limited to this date only.
