Marseille célèbre la Journée Internationale des Droits de l'Enfant
The City of Marseille—which makes childhood one of its priorities—joins in the International Children’s Rights Day every year.
About this event
On Wednesday 18 November 2026, at City Hall and the Villeneuve Bargemon space, the City of Marseille will celebrate the International Children’s Rights Day (JIDE) for the sixth consecutive year.
Recognized as a “Child-Friendly City” by Unicef, the City of Marseille joins in the International Children’s Rights Day every year. Fun and educational workshops, games, first-aid training, a collection for children in need... are on the programme for this 2026 edition. This unmissable event brings together community organizations and institutions working in the field of children’s rights.
Programme for the day Wednesday 18 November, 10am to 5pm
10am: Doors open and public welcome 12pm and 1:30pm: Guided tours of the Assembly Hall and a reading of the Children’s Rights by children, translated into French Sign Language (LSF) 2pm: Children’s Rights song concert by Les Arts et l'Enfant 2:30pm: Break-dance demonstration by Move Fit Culture 10am to 5pm: Activities throughout the day
City Hall Arts and cultural education workshops by the City of Marseille: Museums of Marseille, Libraries of Marseille, Marseille Opera First-aid awareness with the Marseille Naval Fire Battalion Workshop raising awareness of humanitarian action and sea rescue, presented by SOS Méditerranée
Espace Villeneuve Bargemon Children’s Rights awareness workshops and games led by the Comité Unicef Alpes-Provence and partner associations: Terre Ludique, H.Cœur Jaune, AFOCAL, MJC Région Sud, Les Bonnes mères, SOS Méditerranée, Elephants for Peace, L'enfant Bleu, La Ligue de l'Enseignement, Léo Lagrange, ADEJ, Paroles d'Enfant, Les Arts et l'Enfant, Move fit Culture, Les Ami(e)s de Romy Collaborative mural by Elephants for Peace City of Marseille workshops as part of the PEDT, PARIH and the Toy Library Artistic singing and dance performances Makeup workshop Photo area Collection of new hygiene products and children’s clothing for the benefit of Samu Social
Free admission with registration:
Morning session:
ACM: https://www.marseille.fr/inscription-jide-session-am-acm GENERAL PUBLIC: https://www.marseille.fr/inscription-jide-session-am
Afternoon session:
ACM: https://www.marseille.fr/inscription-jide-session-pm-acm GENERAL PUBLIC: https://www.marseille.fr/inscription-jide-session-pm
