State of the World's Children 2025 report launch: G20 Social Summit, South Africa November 2025

World Children’s Day, commemorated annually on November 20, is a global moment to advocate, promote, and celebrate children's rights. In 2025, this significant day coincideds with the G20 Social Summit in South Africa. Published since 1980, the State of the World’s Children – UNICEF's flagship report – seeks to deepen knowledge and raise awareness of key issues affecting children, and advocates for solutions that improve children’s lives. The 2025 edition is entitled Ending child poverty: Our shared imperative.