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International Day of Street Children

Every year on April 12, the world is asked to see the children it usually walks past. The International Day for Street Children, launched in 2011, is a global call to recognize the rights and dignity of the millions of children who live or work on the streets. It asks governments, communities, and each of us to look beyond old prejudices and to see these young people for what they are: children, with the same rights and the same potential as any other child.

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Monday, April 12Every year on April 12

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Roots: Launched in 2011 by the Consortium for Street Children, a UK-based global network, with the "Louder Together" campaign endorsed by filmmaker Danny Boyle and footballer Steven Gerrard and backed by Aviva.
Also on Apr 12: International Day for Human Space Flight · Record Store Day · Big Wind Day
Hashtag: #InternationalDayOfStreetChildren

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International Day of Street Children is observed on April 12 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Apr 12this year

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Fast facts

UNICEF estimates roughly 100 million children live or work on the streets worldwide; the day is now marked by organizations in more than 130 countries.

Learn about the "4 Steps to Equality" campaign, support a group serving street-connected children, and share their stories so their rights cannot be ignored.