The International Day of the Rights of the Child celebrates the anniversary of the International Convention adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on November 20, 1989. It is a major event organized each year by the Directorate of Education National, Youth and Sports.
It aims to raise the awareness of the pupils of schools in the Principality of the situation of the children of the world whose Fundamental Rights are not respected.
Also to raise funds that are donated to the Monegasque humanitarian associations to help them carry out their projects, aid and solidarity missions.
The highlights of the 2018 edition will be:
- Animation and information stands
Friday, November 16 (10 am-7pm) in the Metropole Gallery,
Tuesday 20 November in the Carrefour shopping centre (8 am-6pm), and at the Condamine Market (8 am-2pm)
The public will be able to buy stamps, bracelets, pins, diaries, bags, etc. bearing the logo of the International Day of the Rights of the Child.
- Dance Show “Issue” by Eugénie Andrin Company at the Theatre Princesse Grace. It will be held on Tuesday, November 20, at 19:30, preceded by 19 hours, thematic entertainment on the forecourt.
This creation addresses the theme of freedom, through a dialogue between the dancers and seven suspended doors that open on a quest strewn with pitfalls. These doors that one pushes reveal fears, abyss, illusions, but also dreams, hopes and truth.
Box Office: Princess Grace Theater – Adults: 20 euros – Children: 12 euros
- Conference-debate moderated by Mr Pascal Plisson, director of the documentary film “On the way to school”, at the Auditorium of the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier de Monaco. It will be held on Thursday, November 22 at 19:30, preceded, from 19 hours, themed entertainment on the forecourt. Mr Plisson will discuss inequalities of access to education for the world’s children.
Free entry
Part of the funds raised will be donated to AMADE, presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Caroline of Hanover, as well as to Monegasque humanitarian associations. They will also help students in great difficulty, residing in the Principality or in neighbouring municipalities.