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Every November, the National Children's Month Act, or Republic Act 10661, is observed to mark the 20 November 1989 adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The CWC, National Youth Commission, and Department of Social Welfare Development were chosen as the lead agencies for the celebration's organization in accordance with section 3 of the statute.

The month-long festival aims to raise awareness of children's rights in the Philippines and to maintain that cause. Many nations around the world had already been celebrating "Children's Day" before the Philippines began honoring National Children's Month. It all started in June 1857 when Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard led a special service for the kids. He first referred to it as "Rose Day," then "Flower Sunday," and ultimately "Children's Day."

 In 1920, Turkey became the first nation to declare this day a national holiday. However, it wasn't until 1925 that International Children's Day was officially declared during the World Conference on Child Welfare in Geneva, Switzerland. With the introduction of the International Children's Day on June 1, 1950, numerous communist and post-communist nations followed suit, with India and Uruguay issuing a joint resolution in 1954.

 The goal of National Children's Month is to assist children who have experienced abuse, hardship, natural disasters, and violence. In fact, the number of children who experienced abuse, poverty, natural disasters, and violence in 2013 alone was alarmingly high. In fact, the number of children who experienced sexual abuse and exploitation in 2013 alone was alarmingly high.

Reference: Serrano, C. (2022, November 2). Children’s month [Review of Children’s month]. https://nationaltoday.com/national-childrens-month/