Celebrate the power of play.
The International Day of Play is a time to celebrate the power of play. It's also A time to come together and make sure that every child is able to fulfil their right to play.
Choose Play – Every Day.
FORUM: " Choose Play – Every Day ." International Day of Play 2025 . The theme for this year’s International Day of Play is “ Choose Play – Every Day ”. Play is a critical part of a child’s development , but for many children in conflicts around the world, this right is denied. Close to 71% of children say play is important because it makes them happy, and 58% say that it helps them make friends and have a good time with others. It is estimated that 160 million children around the world are working instead of playing or learning. Only 1 in 4 children play out regularly on their street compared their grandparents generation where almost three-quarters said they played outside a few times a week. 41% of children had been told to stop playing out by either their parents or other adults such as neighbours. The theme is a reminder for all of us – governments, businesses, schools and families – to take decisions that embrace and prioritize play for children. Follow the conversatio...
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