Get Involved | Participate in Emirati Children's Day Initiatives

You are invited to:

Community Participation

Implement an activity, initiative, program, competition, or awareness campaign at the local or national level on the right of the child to participate.

Educational Events

Hold seminars, conferences, workshops, or information programs on child participation, its benefits, its intended goals, and how it can be exploited.

Policy Initiatives

Launch or announce any initiative or policy related to the child's right to participation.

Who can participate?

Ministries, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, private companies (small and large), municipalities, universities, schools, nurseries, media, and individuals.

Activities:

Entities participating in Emirati Children's Day are invited to involve children in their activities and initiatives. The list below is a guideline rather than an exhaustive guide, so you are free to add more activities that are relevant. The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood encourages the activities to be:

This year's message includes the right to participate.
Children of determination should always be involved.
It is implemented in public parks, sports clubs, youth centers, commercial centers, public beaches, schools, community centers, or any public place.
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Join the Initiative

Join us in promoting The Right to Digital Knowledge for children. Submit your participation to contribute initiatives and activities that empower the next generation in the digital world.

Participating Entity Information

Entity Name *

Entity Type *

Emirate

Coordinator Information

Coordinator Name *

Job Title

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Participation Details

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Output Type *

Initiative/Participation Title *

Brief Description *

Target Audience

Children / ParentsTeachers and Educational StaffCommunity

Implementation Location

Number of Beneficiaries *

Implementation Date (From) *

Implementation Date (To) *

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FAQ'S

Emirati Children's Day is a national occasion celebrated annually on 15 March in the UAE. It highlights the country's commitment to protecting children's rights and supporting their wellbeing and development across health, education, social, and cultural dimensions.

Emirati Children’s Day is celebrated on 15 March each year.

The occasion was adopted to raise awareness of children’s rights, highlight national initiatives supporting children, and encourage institutions and communities to contribute to creating a supportive environment for children.

The occasion was launched following the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, and was adopted by the Ministerial Development Council in March 2018.

The theme for 2026 is "The Right to Digital Knowledge," which focuses on enabling children to understand the digital world and engage with technology responsibly.

It refers to empowering children with the awareness, skills, and understanding needed to navigate digital environments safely, responsibly, and confidently.

The theme reflects the increasing role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in children's daily lives, and the need to equip them with the knowledge required to interact with these technologies safely and responsibly.

Participation in Emirati Children's Day 2026