The United Nations established Universal Children’s Day in 1954 in a bid to promote togetherness among children across the world, and improve children’s welfare.
It is celebrated on November 20 to mark the date that the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted by the UN in 1959.
However, it’s by no means the only date recognised as Children’s Day across the globe. There are many variants, but the most common alternative is June 1, which is marked by countries such as China, the Czech Republic and Portugal.
The theme for 2017 was #KidsTakeOver, with UNICEF inviting kids across the globe to take over grown-up roles, such as in the media and politics, to voice support for children in need.
To mark the occasion, David Beckham interviewed children for a short film, with fellow sports stars David Villa and Sachin Tendulkar also getting involved in the truly global effort.