UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY

Early day motion 311, tabled 19 November 2007 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 49 members.

That this House notes 20th November as the day on which the General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and, in 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child; further notes that at least 37 other countries have a dedicated Children's Day, as recommended by the General Assembly, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children; congratulates 11 Million, formerly the Office of the Children's Commissioner, for launching the first ever 11 Million Takeover Day on 23rd November 2007 encouraging institutions to offer children and young people the chance to take over leadership responsibilities from adults for the day; and furthermore calls on this House to designate a day during which the ideals and objectives of the Convention are promoted throughout the United Kingdom, including children's rights and responsibilities, and on which the achievements of children and young people are celebrated.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.