Int l Children's Day (1959-1980)

In recent years, 17th of the Iranian month of Mehr has been named as Int’l Children’s Day, due to a United Nations’ request from world governments in 1959 to commemorate Children’s Day on Nov. 29th, specifically emphasizing on promotion of convention of children’s rights. Among organizations, which are fighting for children’s rights, UN affiliated UNICEF has earned special status. Therefore, the author introduces the organization first, and brings forth the history of Int’l Children’s Day. Then, using records, she gives a precedent of the Day and its importance between 1959-1980 in Iran.