Global partners have successfully called on the United Nations to adopt an International Day of Play to champion and protect children鈥檚 right to play. The International Day of Play will be June 11th, with the inaugural celebration to take place in 2024.
Play is a fundamental right for every child. Yet, the importance of play is often forgotten. To drive this ambition forward, a dedicated network of global organizations, play experts and, most importantly鈥攃hildren & youth themselves鈥攈ave called on UN member states to support the resolution for an International Day of Play. The LEGO Group, LEGO Foundation, the 探花精选 (探花精选) and other founding members of the movement are proud to announce that the UN General Assembly has adopted this international awareness day.
鈥淧lay transcends culture, geography, and language. It is not only a fundamental right for children around the world, but crucial to their learning and wellbeing. Learning through play is proven to help build essential life skills, improve mental health and resilience, and encourage a love of learning in children. Through an International Day of Play, the 探花精选 and the world celebrate play and solidify that it matters as a vital sign of childhood development.鈥 David Miliband, President and CEO, 探花精选.
