2012

The details continue to pour in to World Day’s New York office, but preliminary reports show that World Day’s global theme Stop Violence against Children was the topic of scores of community mobilization campaigns, workshops and seminars during the 2012 World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, which was celebrated on 20 November 2012 […]

Banjul, Gambia – Officials of Gambia’s Department of Social Welfare, under the Ministry of Health, said it recorded close to 376 cases of domestic violence, including violence against children and women, paternity and custody cases between January and October, 2012. Fanta Bai Secka, Director, Department of Social Welfare, said statistics showed that there were 127

The Archbishop of Wales will today warn that smacking demeans and devalues children. Dr Barry Morgan will be speaking at a vigil service aimed at ending legalised violence against children.

MEDIA RELEASE Religious and Secular Groups Come Together to End Violence Against Children New York, 29 November 2012 – The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children celebrated its fifth Day of Prayer on Universal Children’s Day (20 November 2012) by bringing together secular and faith-based organizations to work to end violence against children,

In 1954, the first Universal Children’s Day was established to be celebrated every year on Nov. 20. The concept behind the United Nations’ project is to promote global awareness about and among children, working toward improving conditions for children and their welfare. UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) coordinates the annual event. While many countries

Ten Promises to Our Children: A Multi Religious Commitment calls for specific actions to save and improve the lives of children. World Day Chair, Kul Gautam details the impressive history of the Child Survival Revolution which saved an estimated 25 million lives and highlights an ambitious new initiative, Child Survival – A Call to Action

During conflict and its aftermath, if international attention turns to women at all, it focuses on violence by armed men. The International Rescue Committee’s new study of post-conflict West Africa has found that the most dangerous place for a woman is often in her own home.

In 2011, The World Day of Prayer and Action galvanized tens of thousands of people in over 72 countries who committed to Stop Violence against Children. Our new video: World Day 2012 highlights our growing global movement to unite people of goodwill on Universal Children’s Day. Click here to view timely messages from our leadership,