Let’s celebrate World Children’s Day
Today is World Children's Day.
[https://www.unicef.org/world-childrens-day] This event, celebrated
every year on November 20, marks the anniversary of the Convention on
the Rights of the Child
[https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention]. This global
observance not only highlights children's rights but also serves as a
reminder of the pivotal role open data plays in shaping a better
future for the leaders of tomorrow. Children and young people today
are increasingly vocal about issues critical to their generation, such
as climate change, education, mental health, and combating
discrimination, actively participating in shaping their future. World
Children's Day gives them the platform they need to draw attention to
the challenges they face, and open data can act as an important tool
in their mission. 

As World Children's Day unfolds globally, landmarks and schools don
blue hues in solidarity with child rights. Beyond the visual
spectacle, initiatives like the Changing Childhood Project
[https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories] delve into the evolving
landscape of childhood, comparing experiences across generations. This
project captures insights into the challenges today's youth face, from
climate change
[https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories/the-other-climate-crisis]
and climate action
[https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories/climate-action] to
online opportunities
[https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories/online-opportunities]
and risks [https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories/online-risks].
World Children's Day underscores the ongoing need to actively protect
children's rights. Embracing such initiatives enables informed
policymaking, fostering a supportive environment for the leaders of
tomorrow. These endeavours reflect a collaborative, data-informed
approach to address the distinctive concerns shaping contemporary
childhood. 

World Children's Day serves as a reminder that children's rights
should be actively protected. Open data, which enables transparency
and accountability, can drive change by ensuring that children and
young people have access to the opportunities and resources needed to
fulfil their potential. By harnessing the power of open data and
technology, we empower children to create a brighter future for
themselves and generations to come.  

For further insights into open data, the data.europa academy
[https://data.europa.eu/en/academy] offers e-learnings, readings,
tools and videos across eleven courses. The academy covers various
aspects, from an introduction to the concept of open data
[https://data.europa.eu/en/academy/introducing-open-data] to the
fundamentals of data visualisation
[https://data.europa.eu/en/academy/introducing-data-visualisation].
These resources can help build skills that are incredibly relevant for
children and young people on their mission for change.  

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Publication Date/Time
2023-11-20T09:00:00+00:00
Enabling the next generation of leaders through open data