From November 20 to 25, the city of Nice is celebrating children’s rights.
This week is an opportunity each year to get children to think about the common values of the convention and to raise their awareness of THEIR rights. More than 50 activities will be offered on different themes related to the rights encompassed by the charter: right to health, leisure, respect, education, etc.
Nice labeled “Child-friendly City” by UNICEF
The City of Nice has been designated a Child-friendly City by UNICEF France. It will officially receive the label at the beginning of 2007.
Launched by the Association of Mayors of France (AMF) and UNICEF France in 2002, the “Child-friendly City” initiative now includes over 100 French cities. Its objective is to publicize and promote, under the aegis of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, the actions and projects of cities in favor of children and youth. Recognized for their commitment, Child-friendly Cities have affirmed their will to move forward by signing the charter of the same name.
184 countries signing the Convention
The International Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the UN in 1989, was signed by France on January 26, 1990. On September 6, the convention came into effect. In 1995, the French Parliament decided to make November 20 the international day for defending and promoting children’s rights. This day is an opportunity to assert the convention and to raise awareness among the population regarding the defense of their rights.
Raising children’s awareness of their rights in early childhood structures
Theme: Exhibitions of photos of children from around the world and poems, performances of oriental and African dances, collage, painting, and drawing activities on the theme of children’s rights, activities on the theme “the right to dream,” painting workshops, creation of murals as a symbol of children’s rights, mime and puppet shows, paper balloon decoration, manual and artistic activities on the theme of peace, storytelling sessions, etc.
Location: In the 17 Early Childhood facilities, with childminders from the Family Daycare sectors, and at the “L’Ile des enfants” Play Stop.
– Raising children’s awareness of their rights in Nice schools
Theme: School Health Service nurses will address Nice school students and offer them interactive games on the theme of children’s rights, particularly focusing on the issue of child labor.
Location: Nice schools
– Exhibition on children’s rights
Theme: The St Augustin Sports and Leisure Center exhibits the works of children from the CSL “creative workshop” activity.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: St Augustin Sports and Leisure Center – 114 route de Grenoble
– Discussions on children’s rights with students from the School of La Bornala
Theme: UNICEF, FCPE, and Espace Magnan organize days of exchanges and discussions on the theme of children’s rights with the children of the School La Bornala.
Hours: During school hours
Location: School La Bornala – 1 avenue de la Bornala
Monday, November 20
– “World Music” Workshop at the Parents and Children’s House
Theme: “World Music” workshop around Article 2 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Refusal of all discrimination.”
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
Tuesday, November 21
– Storytelling Workshop “The Suns”
Theme: Storytelling workshop around Article 2 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Refusal of all discrimination.”
Hours: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
– Conference – debate on “The transmission of the name”
Theme: Conference around Article 7 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Right to name and nationality.”
Hours: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
– Reflection workshop on “the right to expression”
Theme: L’Escale, a reception and listening point for young people of the City of Nice, intervenes with the children of Château School and proposes a work of reflection on “the right to expression.”
Hours: During school hours
Location: Château School – 23 rue St Joseph – Vieux Nice
Wednesday, November 22
– Poster contest and children’s rights awareness
Theme: During activities, educators in the city of Nice leisure centers will raise the awareness of children and teenagers about their rights.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Parc du Château for leisure centers Bois de Boulogne, St Sylvestre, St Antoine, Magnolias, Fuon Cauda, St Roch, Baumettes.
– Story rally
Theme: The educators of the “Vallon des fleurs” leisure center organize a story rally; an opportunity to raise awareness about children’s and teenagers’ rights.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Vallon des fleurs Maternal Center – avenue St Exupéry
– Story rally, exhibition, discussion forum
Theme: Educators will raise awareness of children and teenagers about their rights.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Impératrice Eugénie Center – 31 avenue Impératrice Eugénie
– Manual and artistic activities on the theme of children’s rights
Theme: Manual and artistic activities
Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Leisure Animation Center La Madeleine – 280 boulevard de la Madeleine
– Games around children’s rights at Las Planas
Theme: Associations ACE, ADSEA, ALANN, ATE, ARBRE, the Las Planas Leisure Animation Center, and the CAF invite parents and children from the neighborhood to gather for an afternoon of leisure.
Hours: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: CAL Las Planas – 1 rue Fabre
– QUIZ on children’s rights at the social center La Ruche
Theme: The social center La Ruche and many partner associations organize a major quiz on the theme of children’s rights.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Social center La Ruche – 5 rue Trachel
– Game workshop “The game is universal”
Theme: Game workshop around Article 31 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Right to rest and leisure.”
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
– Creative workshop “The five continents”
Theme: Creative workshop around Article 2 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Refusal of all discrimination.”
Hours: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
– Fun health workshops
Theme: The team from the Nice Health Education Space (E.N.E.S) will offer an animation to children on a “health” theme.
Hours: All day
Location: Impératrice Eugénie Center – 31 avenue Impératrice Eugénie
– Dances, stories, and world music
Theme: World dances and music, tales of the One Thousand and One Nights, makeup sessions…
Hours: All day
Location: Play Stop “L’île des enfants” – corner of rue de Suisse/rue d’Angleterre
Thursday, November 23
– Readings on the theme of children’s rights
Theme: Animators from the Thiole library offer children various books addressing children’s rights.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Thiole Library – 32 avenue Malausséna
Theme: Animators from the Fontaine du Temple library offer children from St Barthélémy school various books addressing children’s rights.
Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Fontaine du Temple Library – place Fontaine du Temple
– Story workshop and puppet show on the theme “I have the right to say no”
Theme: Children will participate in workshops on the “right to say no.”
Hours: All day
Location: “Villa Isabelle” Children’s Garden – 12 rue Théodore de Banville
– “World Music” Workshop at the Parents and Children’s House
Theme: Music workshop “World Music” around Article 2 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Refusal of all discrimination.”
Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
Friday, November 24
– Storytelling Workshop “The Suns”
Theme: Storytelling workshop around Article 2 of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child “Refusal of all discrimination.”
Hours: 10 a.m.
Location: Parents and Children’s House – 3 rue Galléan
Saturday, November 25
– Readings on the theme of children’s rights
Theme: The “Bien vivre dans son quartier” association, Espace Magnan, and CAF organize a day of discussions and exchanges around the theme “world hunger.” Exhibition on children’s rights and intergenerational meal.
Hours: From 12 p.m.
Location: La Bornala Garden – avenue de la Bornala
– Puppet show and reflection workshop
Theme: Puppet shows offered to children and parents by the EMERA NOX association on the themes of freedom of expression and opinion, in partnership with the family daycare (North sector), CAF, “Villa Isabelle” Children’s Garden and Bellevue daycare.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Bellevue Daycare – 24 avenue Bellevue
