Suggested activities for students
  1. Get a copy of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and ensure that you and your fellow students are thoroughly familiar with its principles. Make copies and pass them around. The full text of the CRC can be accessed online at www.unicef.org/crc/crc.htm.

  2. Voices of Youth—an online chat room for youth on children’s rights and issues—is a great way to get involved in child rights campaigns around the world. Click on UNICEF’s website at www.unicef.org and then on Voices of Youth.

  3. Get involved in the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (December 10 every year) by finding out whether your local radio broadcasting station is planning any activities to involve children. More than 2,000 broadcasters participate giving children the opportunity to become the hosts, producers and reporters in voicing their opinions and questioning their leaders’ performance as it relates to children. If you would like to participate, please contact the UNICEF Division of Communication (212) 326-7000

  4. Join your high school’s model United Nations club, or if one does not exist, you could start your own. For more information on starting a model UN program, contact your local chapter of the United Nations Association.

  5. You can ease the burden on children and help ensure their rights are respected by writing letters and emails to your own elected officials, or any other important leaders—local, national or international – drawing attention to troubling situations of children anywhere in the world. If appropriate you might consider some of the recommendations for the more fortunate countries given above.

  6. Through your school and community, you can help raise funds for children suffering in war or natural disasters (earthquake, floods, and famine) around the world.

  7. For a list of international leaders who have made significant contributions to the best interests of children, log on to the UNICEF website, then click on The State of the World’s Children 2000, followed by the section entitled "Leadership in the best interests of the child." Join these advocates in your country in making the world a better place for children.

  8. Organise informational meetings and distribute materials within your community about the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  9. Urge your local and national lawmakers to provide education and training on child rights for all those working with children – teachers, medical professionals, social workers, members of the police force and other law enforcement professionals.