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DAY AFRICAN CHILD [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Since 1991, the Day of the African Child has been celebrated on June 16 to commemorate those killed during the Soweto Uprising in South Africa, and to recognize the courage of the students who marched for their right to an education. The Day of the African Child is also an opportunity to raise awareness for the ongoing need to improve the education of children living across Africa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

La Journée de l'enfant africain (désormais appelée JEA) est fêtée le 16 juin de chaque année par les pays membres de l'Union africaine (UA). Son principal objectif est de sensibiliser le public aux droits des enfants en répondant aux nombreux défis auxquels les enfants font face à travers le continent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
  • Derechos y Libertades
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