{"id":22003,"date":"2025-11-20T11:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/?p=22003"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:07:06","slug":"20-november-world-children-s-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapa3.gr\/en\/20-november-world-children-s-day\/","title":{"rendered":"20 November \u2013 World Children\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 20<\/strong> is dedicated to something fundamental, childern’s rights: the right of every child to grow up in safety, health, care, and dignity.<\/strong> It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989\u2014a text recognizing that children are not \u201csmall adults,\u201d but individuals with unique needs and rights that must be protected in every possible way.<\/p>\n

The day focuses on equal access to education, protection from all forms of violence and exploitation, health, social support, and children\u2019s participation in decisions that affect them.<\/strong> Every year, international organizations like UNICEF remind us that millions of children worldwide still lack basic rights.<\/strong> In Europe<\/strong>, around 11% of children face severe material deprivation, while globally, over one billion children live in at-risk conditions, according to recent UN estimates. These numbers highlight that while progress exists, the path toward true equality remains long.<\/p>\n

The reality in Greece<\/strong>
In Greece<\/strong>, inequalities affecting children remain evident. According to the Multidimensional Child Poverty Index by the Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE, 2023), a significant proportion of children in Greece lack access to basic needs such as adequate housing, education, healthcare, and financial security. Additionally, UNICEF Greece reports that thousands of children face heightened risks of poverty and social exclusion, with vulnerable families disproportionately affected by recent economic pressures.<\/p>\n

Within this context, one group of children deserves particular attention: children living with cancer<\/strong>. The disease affects their daily life, education, social relationships, and even their sense of safety and stability. Access to quality medical care, psychological support, and family assistance is not a \u201cluxury\u201d\u2014it is a right.<\/p>\n

Every child facing this challenge deserves an environment that respects their needs, supports recovery, and allows them to continue dreaming. Equally important is empowering parents, who often face extraordinary difficulties while caring for their child.<\/p>\n

At Kapa3<\/strong>, we strongly believe that protecting children\u2014especially those experiencing cancer\u2014is a responsibility shared by all. That is why we stand firmly by them, promoting care, psychosocial support, and societal awareness. Every action, every piece of information, and every collaboration strengthens the network of protection that children deserve.<\/p>\n

World Children\u2019s Day reminds us that protection must be continuous. Through cooperation, knowledge, and humanity, we can create a framework where every child\u2014healthy or ill\u2014feels valued, heard, and hopeful for the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong>
\u2022 KEPE \u2013 Multidimensional Child Poverty Index<\/a>
\u2022 UNICEF Greece \u2013 Child Rights & Poverty Data<\/a><\/p>\n

Text\/adaptation: Ifiyenia Anastasiou for Kapa3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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