TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

WORLD CHILDRENS DAY [3 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2025-01-03

English

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

World Children's Day is UNICEF's [United Nations Children's Fund] global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

OBS

World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN [United Nations] General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Since 1990, World Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on children's rights.

Key term(s)
  • World Children's Day - 20 November

French

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

La Journée mondiale de l'enfance est la journée mondiale d'action pour les enfants, par les enfants, qui marque l'adoption de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant.

OBS

Le 20 novembre marque le jour de l'adoption par l'Assemblée de la Déclaration des droits de l'enfant [...] en 1959, et de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, signée en 1989. Depuis 1990, la Journée mondiale de l'enfance marque également l'anniversaire de l'adoption la Déclaration et de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant.

Key term(s)
  • Journée mondiale de l'enfance - 20 novembre

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
  • Sociología de la niñez y la adolescencia
  • Derechos y Libertades
OBS

El Día Mundial de la Infancia es una jornada que UNICEF [Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia] dedica a la acción por y para los niños y las niñas en todo el mundo. Sirve también para celebrar la adopción de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño.

OBS

El 20 de noviembre es un día importante: se celebra el Día Mundial de la Infancia y se conmemoran los aniversarios de la adopción de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos del Niño (1959) y la aprobación de la Convención de los Derechos del Niño (1989). Esta Convención, la más universal de los tratados internacionales, establece una serie de derechos para los niños y las niñas, incluidos los relativos a la vida, la salud y la educación, el derecho a jugar, a la vida familiar, a la protección frente a la violencia y la discriminación, y a que se escuchen sus opiniones.

OBS

Día Mundial de la Infancia (20N): La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que las formas "20N" y "20-N" son válidas, si bien la tendencia actual lleva a prescindir del guion: "La localidad celebra el "Día Mundial de la Infancia (20N)" con espectáculos artísticos en los colegios" o "20-N, día de los derechos de los niños".

Key term(s)
  • Día Mundial de la Infancia - 20 Noviembre
  • Día Mundial de la Infancia (20-N)
Save record 1

Record 2 1998-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Performing Arts (General)
OBS

A registered charitable society with the mandate to provide quality arts experiences for the yound and to encourage greater awareness of Canada's festival, a 7 day event featuring the best of children's theatre, music and dance from around the world.

OBS

Organization established in Vancouver, British Columbia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme établi à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique).

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 1993-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Entertainment and leisure-related industries throughout the world. Sponsors charity programs for children's facilities, including hospitals, special treatment centers, camps, and day nurseries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: