Are their ideas worth listening to? To mark World Children’s Day, we look at some of the things that made life better for young people this year.
Seven huge steps for children in 2024
Are their ideas worth listening to? To mark World Children's Day, we look at some of the things that made life better for young people this year.
Today is World Children's Day. "We celebrate the youngest members of our human family," says the UNUnited Nations. An intergovernmental organisation based in New York that aims to maintain international peace and security.'s secretary-general. "We must listen to children as they fight for their rights - and for humanityAll human beings. 's future."
Here are seven pieces of good news for children from this year:
Are their ideas worth listening to?
Yes! Many young people have incredible thoughts and ideas. You can see this just by reading the articles written by you in our Student Voices section.
No! People's ideas change with age. Adults have much more experience of life and are usually much more wiseSomeone who has a lot of knowledge and makes good decisions. . They know best.
Keywords
UN - United Nations. An intergovernmental organisation based in New York that aims to maintain international peace and security.
Humanity - All human beings.
Politicians - Someone whose job it is to be involved in running a country. Politicians try to persuade people they have the best ideas to run the country.
Law - A rule that everyone must follow.
Disabled - When someone has a physical or mental health condition that affects how they can live.
Injection - When a needle is used to give someone a medicine.
RSV - A contagious virus that causes cold-like symptoms.
Eczema - A group of skin conditions that causes dry and irritated skin.
Disease - An illness or sickness.
Autism - A condition characterised by difficulty in social interaction and communication. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 160 children has an autism disorder.
Wise - Someone who has a lot of knowledge and makes good decisions.
Seven huge steps for children in 2024
Glossary
UN - United Nations. An intergovernmental organisation based in New York that aims to maintain international peace and security.
Humanity - All human beings.
Politicians - Someone whose job it is to be involved in running a country. Politicians try to persuade people they have the best ideas to run the country.
Law - A rule that everyone must follow.
Disabled - When someone has a physical or mental health condition that affects how they can live.
Injection - When a needle is used to give someone a medicine.
RSV - A contagious virus that causes cold-like symptoms.
Eczema - A group of skin conditions that causes dry and irritated skin.
Disease - An illness or sickness.
Autism - A condition characterised by difficulty in social interaction and communication. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 160 children has an autism disorder.
Wise - Someone who has a lot of knowledge and makes good decisions.