This year, as a country, we celebrated the 104th anniversary of the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.
Sharing some important statistics about children’s education, health, and living conditions in Turkiye and around the world, we act with the awareness that reminding everyone of this special day is an important duty.
- As of 2024, 18% of children worldwide do not have access to preschool education. In Turkiye, 95% of children of primary school age are receiving education.
- According to the World Health Organization, approximately 5 million children under the age of five died worldwide in 2023, most from preventable diseases. In Turkiye, the child mortality rate has decreased by 30% over the last 10 years, showing promising progress, yet child deaths still occur.
- According to UNICEF’s report, one in six children worldwide lives in extreme poverty. In Turkiye, the child poverty rate is determined to be 23%.
These data show that we need to work even harder to ensure a better future for our children. Today, let’s raise our voices for our children and take steps to ensure they achieve the living standards they deserve. Let’s think more collectively about children’s rights!