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Day of the African Child

An African Union/OAU-instituted observance commemorating the 16 June 1976 Soweto student uprising and promoting children’s rights in Africa.

Date June 16, 2026 June 16

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Is Day of the African Child official?

Day of the African Child is listed as an official or source-backed observance in the current seed data.

What is the source for Day of the African Child?

The current source label for this entry is African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.