The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, through the Department of Children, would be commemorating the 2025 World Children’s Day with the launch of the Revised Early Childhood and Development Policy.

The celebration on the theme: “My Day My Right: Investing in Early Childhood, a National Priority,” would highlight the crucial role of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in promoting holistic growth, protection, and lifelong learning for children aged 0-8 years.

A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency by the Ministry said, “The official launch of Ghana’s revised ECCD Policy would reflect over 15 years of progress and incorporate the latest sectoral developments, including alignment with the Nurturing Care Framework.”

It said the revised policy underscored the importance of quality care, early stimulation, health, nutrition, and education in shaping children’s future cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.

“By focusing on these areas, the policy aims to significantly reduce inequalities often rooted in poverty and discrimination,” it said.

The statement said the celebration also included the 7th Sitting of the National Children’s Parliament, empowering young representatives to discuss national concerns such as child protection, health, education, and climate risks.

“This forum fosters children’s active participation and gives them a platform to voice their rights and concerns,” it stated.

It said key activities leading up to the event included capacity building for child parliamentarians, public sensitisation campaigns nationwide, and a series of media engagements, to raise awareness about the ECCD policy and children’s rights.

The expected outcomes included nationwide dissemination of the revised policy, increased multi-sectoral commitment to children’s development, empowerment of children through participatory governance, and heightened public awareness on emerging child-related challenges, reaching over a million people through various media platforms, the statement said.

The Ministry acknowledged the invaluable support of its dedicated partners, including UNICEF, World Vision Ghana, Plan Ghana, and other stakeholders committed to advancing child welfare in Ghana.