Afghanistan
World Day Activities in Afghanistan
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Ministry of Religious Affairs, with UNICEF support, organized radio and television interviews with mullahs who also used Friday prayers to highlight messages on ending violence against children.
Angola
World Day activities in Angola
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Belize.
Antigua and Barbuda
World Day Observance in Antigua and Barbuda
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Barbados.
Argentina
World Day Observance in Argentina
Saturday, 19 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Argentina.
Australia
Light a Candle for Child Protection, Australia
Sunday, 20 November 2011Join me in lighting a prayer candle for the protection of children at the Shrine of St Mary MacKillop in the Chapel of St Stephen in Brisbane
Barbados
World Day activities in Barbados
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Barbados.
Belgium
World Day Observance in Belgium
Sunday, 20 November 2011Youth-organized observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
Belize
World Day Observance in Belize
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Belize.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
World Day Observance Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 will be celebrated in Sarajevo through Charity Action (a clothing drive).
Brazil
World Day Observance in Brazil
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day Celebrations in Brazil will take place in conjunction with the Day of Afro Consciousness (Dia da Conciencia Negra) the week of November 20th. Multiple public events will build awareness around the theme of violence against children.
Burundi
World Day Observance in Burundi
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Burundi.
Cambodia
World Day Observance in Cambodia
Tuesday, 20 December 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Cambodia.
Chile
World Day Observance in Chile
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Chile.
Colombia
World Day Observance in Colombia
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Colombia.
Comoros
World Day Observance in the Republic of Comoros
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Republic of Comoros.
Congo
World Day Observance in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Costa Rica
World Day Observance in Costa Rica
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Latin America is organizing a celebration of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Costa Rica.
Cuba
World Day Observance in Cuba
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Latin America is organizing a celebration of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Cuba.
Dominica
World Day activities in Dominica
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from UNICEF.
Dominican Republic
World Day Observance in the Dominican Republic
Thursday, 17 November 2011On November 17, 2011, religious leaders, representatives of different faith communities, civil society organizations and children gather to celebrate the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (DPAC) in the Dominican Republic.
Ecuador
World Day Observance in Ecuador
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Ecuador.
El Salvador
World Day Observance in El Salvador
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of El Salvador.
Ethiopia
World Day Observance in Ethiopia
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Ethiopia.
Grenada
World Day activities in Grenada
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from UNICEF.
Guatemala
World Day Observance in Guatemala
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Guatemala.
Haiti
World Day Observance in Haiti
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the GNRC national committee of Haiti.
Honduras
World Day activities in Honduras
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Honduras.
World Day Observance in Honduras
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Honduras.
India
World Day Observance in Kolkata
Monday, 14 November 2011In coincidence with Swami Vivekandanda's 150th birth anniversary and in honor of International Children's Day and the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children on November 20th, Global Week of Holistic Welfare of Children will be celebrated in Kolkata.
World Day Observance in India
Sunday, 20 November 2011India's World Day Observance, through awareness programs and activities for children, will focus on the sub-themes of child protection and violence against girls. A resulting Week of Action will begin on the 14th and culminate on 20 Nov 2011.
Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 in India
Monday, 21 November 2011Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 in INDIA will be conducted from 12th to 21st November 2011. The observances will include interfaith prayers with children, parenting workshops, school-centered campaigns, anemia screening, and shramadaan.
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
World Day activities in Iran
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Iran.
Israel
World Day Observance in Israel
Friday, 18 November 2011World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 will be celebrated in Israel through school activities in Ramle that will focus on child rights.
Jordan
World Day Observance in Jordan
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Fisher Program, a collection of youth groups, in Jordan will continue with their 2-year Bag of Love program in observation of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children this year.
Mashrek International School Celebrates the World Day, Jordan
Tuesday, 06 December 2011Mashrek International School in Amman celebrated DPAC 2011 by organizing a full day of awareness-raising activities in the school and the local community. The celebration took place on 6th December 2011 and was organized and executed by students in grade
Kenya
World Day Observance in Kabarnet Division of Baringo County, Kenya
Saturday, 19 November 2011Teachers engaged children on the concept of Violence Against Children after which trees were planted in each school.
World Day Observance in Kenya
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Kenya. Activities include working with primary, and secondary schools on the issue of violence against children.
World Day Observance in Kabarnet Division, Kenya
Sunday, 20 November 2011Kaptimbor Primary School within Kabarnet Town hosts over 300 children, many parents, religious and local leaders. Other than songs, poems and dancing, three main activities were implemented.
World Day Observance in Garissa, Kenya
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 was commemorated at the Garissa Muslim Children’s Home (GMCH) with the participation of 300 children comprising some of the Orphaned children living in the Centre.
Kenya 2011: Isiolo Interfaith Prayers and Sensitization on Child Protection
Wednesday, 23 November 2011The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya in partnership with UNICEF has organised an interfaith prayer and action meeting for Children aimed at sensitizing the community and animating public discussion on birth registration and preventing early marriage.
Kisumu Interfaith Network Prayers and Action for Children
Friday, 25 November 2011"..The human person was created by God in unity of body and soul and is called upon to safeguard these. Every child is a gift to its brothers, sisters, parents and the entire family...
Machakos Interfaith Prayer and Action for Children
Saturday, 26 November 2011Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, part of the Religions for Peace (NY) network and UNICEF support proper upbringing and survival of children to ensures a solid community of believers and leaders for tomorrow.
Lebanon
World Day Observation in Lebanon
Sunday, 20 November 2011Liberia
World Day activities in Liberia
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Liberia and the Inter-Religous Council.
World Day Observance in Liberia
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Liberia. Activities include interactive sessions on violence against children and bible quizzes.
Madagascar
World Day Observance in Madagascar
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Madagascar.
Malawi
World Day activities in Malawi
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Malawi.
Mauritania
World Day activities in Mauritania
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Mauritania.
Mauritius
World Day Observance in Mauritius
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Mauritius.
Mexico
World Day Observance in Mexico
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Latin America is organizing a celebration of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Mexico.
Montserrat
World Day activities in Montserrat
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from UNICEF.
Mozambique
World Day activities in Mozambique
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Mozambique.
Nepal
World Day Observance in Nepal
Friday, 18 November 2011World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 will be celebrated in Nepal through an Interfaith Program that will focus on the theme of "Stop Violence Against Children".
Peace Prayers and Songs
Sunday, 20 November 2011200 children and teachers who are invited by PENN will join the 800 other children for ECD Festival and World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in order to celebrate the Universal Children's Day at Swimming Pool complex, Satdobato, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Interfaith workshop on violence against children
Monday, 21 November 2011Interfaith workshop on violence against children
Creative art workshop among children with disability on violence against children
Friday, 02 December 2011DPAC and APED Nepal are organizing an Art workshop for children with disabilities in honor of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children. The children will create artwork and poems on the theme of violence against children.
Workshop on violence against children in Muslim community
Thursday, 08 December 2011APED Nepal is planning to hold a one day workshop on violence against children among Muslim community.
Nicaragua
World Day Observance in Nicaragua
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day observance in Nicaragua hosted by GNRC Latin America.
World Day activities in Nicaragua
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Nicaragua.
Nigeria
World Day activities in Nigeria
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Nigeria
Pakistan
Pakistan 2011: Love, No Punishment
Sunday, 20 November 2011Love, No Punishment "Stop violence against children" Message delivered among 160 school children and 15 adults by display banners and cards among children and in news papers.
Palestine
World Day Observance in Palestine
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities included three awareness-raising sessions for Muslim religious leaders in Gaza involving around 80 Imams
Panama
World Day Observance in Panama
Sunday, 20 November 2011An observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Panama.
Papua New Guinea
Protecting Children Against Violence is Everyone's Responsibility, Papua New Guinea
Friday, 18 November 2011This event promotes awareness-raising on community based child protection work by Kafe Women's Association, a local NGO supported by Save the Children. Local children will present music, drama, poems and debate on the topic of violence against children.
Philippines
Philippines 2011: Children Have Voices for Peace
Sunday, 20 November 2011Metro Manila children from Mindanao who have migrated due to the decades-long conflict make a call to the key players of the country's peace process to mainstream children's issues in the Peace Agenda and to end armed conflict in their generation.
Portugal
World Day Observance in Portugal
Sunday, 20 November 2011A youth-organized observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.
Romania
World Day observance in Bucharest, Romania
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day observance in Bucharest, Romania
World Day Observance in Sibiu, Romania
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2011 will be celebrated in Romania through a workshop that will focus on the theme of "Stop Violence Against Children".
Rwanda
World Day Observance in Rwanda
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Rwanda.
Senegal
World Day activities in Senegal
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Senegal.
Serbia
World Day Observance in Serbia
Sunday, 20 November 2011The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Europe is supporting the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children by hosting a celebration in Serbia.
Sierra Leone
World Day activities in Sierra Leone
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Sierra Leone.
World Day Observance in Sierra Leone
Sunday, 20 November 2011Radio programmes and community level discussions on and around 20 November will focus on violence against children and address positive discipline, child marriage and birth registration.
Somalia
World Day Observance in Somalia
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Somalia.
World Day of Prayer and Action for Children celebrated in Mogadishu, Somalia
Sunday, 20 November 2011World Day of Prayer and Action for Children celebrated in Mogadishu, Somalia
South Africa
World Day Observance in South Africa
Sunday, 20 November 2011In conjunction with the Global Climate Change Conference hosted in Durban, the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children will pass through seven countries from Kenya to South Africa to join faith communities and religious leaders in activism.
South Sudan
World Day Activities in South Sudan
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of South Sudan.
Spain
World Day Observance in Spain
Sunday, 20 November 2011Youth-organized observance in Spain of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.
Sri Lanka
World Day Observance- Sri Lanka
Saturday, 12 November 2011World Day Prayer and Action for Children will be celebrated at a national "Deshodaya" in Galle. Over 500 community leaders, religious leaders and young people will participate to build awareness and generate solutions to end violence against children.
World Day Observance- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sunday, 20 November 2011This main celebration of World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Colombo will draw around 200 adults and 100 children from care homes, underprivileged schools, etc. Government officials, religious leaders and civil society leaders will also attend
St. Vincent
World Day Observance in St. Vincent
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from UNICEF.
Sudan
World Day Observation in Sudan
Sunday, 20 November 2011The World Day was celebrated in Sudan on 20 November 2011, during the GNRC Arab States Regional Workship on Ethics Education for Teachers and Educators.
Swaziland
World Day activities in Swaziland
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Swaziland.
Tanzania
World Day Observance in Tanzania by GNRC and UNICEF
Sunday, 20 November 2011Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) of Africa will hold celebrations of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children in Tanzania.
Timor-Leste
World Day Observance in Timor-Leste
Sunday, 20 November 2011In Timor-Leste, in partnership with Pastoral da Criança, a range of activities are planned including a Mass at Dili Cathedral led by the Bishop on the critical role of religious communities in protecting children from violence.
Trinidad and Tobago
Break the Silence at Hillview College
Friday, 11 November 2011Random Acts of Good Deeds and Hillview College Break the Silence with a series of talks and presentations by students and a wall painting event in commemoration of Universal Children's Day and the Day of Prayer and Action for Children.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Evening of Fellowship for children & youth
Monday, 30 November -0001Friday 18th November 2011 • Morning Devotions at Schools highlighting “The Rights of a Child.” Teachers are encouraged to include the theme “Stop Violence against Children” by talking about ways & places/environments where children experience violence.
Uganda
World Day activities in Uganda
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from the UNICEF country office of Uganda.
Ukraine
World Day Observance in Ukraine
Sunday, 20 November 2011This is an observance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children organized by the UNICEF country office of Ukraine.
United States
Stop Violence against Children Through Positive Parenting in New York
Friday, 18 November 2011This panel will discuss principles of positive parenting, its relationship to child development, and will identify ways in which positive parenting can prevent or reduce violence against children. The panel will also highlight the role of the World Day.
Commemoration of the World Day at New Harvest Church in Knoxville, Tennessee
Sunday, 20 November 2011Commemoration of the World Day at the New Harvest Church in Knoxville in Tennessee.
Tumwater Neighborhood Prayer Potluck
Sunday, 20 November 2011Virgin Islands
World Day activities in the British Virgin Islands
Sunday, 20 November 2011Activities for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children with support from UNICEF.