This National Child Day, we're excited to include a special video segment from Saara Chaudry, CBC Kids News Contributor, during our digital event! Her video will also feature the following young leaders who are speaking up about the issues that matter most to kids: Autumn Peltier, Haleluya Hailu, Haana Edenshaw and Anwar Boutahar. Don't miss this exciting event! 

When children speak up about their rights, it sets them on a life-long path to be more actively engaged citizens. Sara Austin, Children First Canada's founder and CEO, explains the importance of celebrating the rights of children and why they need to be #SeenAndHeard.

The Young Canadians' Parliament (YCP) is a growing movement of young people who are speaking up for their rights and sharing their views with Canadian leaders. This month, the YCP is hosting a digital event about gender equity. Topics include:

• Gender diversity, equity and inclusion in government: How has COVID-19 impacted success and barriers?
   
• Expect respect: How can social policy promote healthy relationships during COVID-19? 

Anyone under 18 is welcome to join the event on November 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Spread the word!

One in three children in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood, and the impacts of COVID-19 have made things worse. If you're a young person, you can take action to support your peers. And if you're an adult, you can speak up for kids, too! Sign our Call to Action today to urge the federal government to invest in children and protect their rights. 

Children need to learn about their rights – and celebrate them! And there's no better place to start than at home. This National Child Day, download a child-friendly version of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This child rights poster will help kids at any age to understand that their voice matters.

Every child deserves to be protected from harm and live in a safe and healthy environment. Sadly, this is not the reality for every child that calls Canada home. Read our latest blog to learn more about the 3 R’s of child protection: recognize, respond and report abuse.

Children First Canada is pleased to announce our new National Child Day Community Activators! Thank you for your support: Public Health Agency of Canada, the Department of Justice, Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies, Ontario Student Trustees' Association, The Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, Ottawa Catholic School Board, #RisingYouth, Future Majority, and Prince Edward Island Child and Youth Advocate.