On November 20, International Children's Rights Day, Terre des Hommes draws attention to the dramatic situation of refugee children: Almost 50 million children are on the run worldwide - more than ever before since the Second World War.
As safe and legal escape routes become scarce, many countries are closing their borders and their hearts. Together, we are taking to the streets for safe escape routes, reliable protection, and social inclusion—because every child counts, no matter where they come from!
We are also highlighting universal children's rights. These are enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and apply to every child—regardless of origin, gender, or religion. They are designed to ensure children have the opportunity to develop, express their opinions, and actively participate in society. Children have rights—everywhere in the world!
Our Terre des Hommes groups are organizing events at various locations throughout Germany. Join us and send a powerful message for children's rights:
nationwide campaigns: Safe Routes – Refuge for Children!
- Aachen: Information booth — November 20, 2025 , 4:00–5:00 p.m. — Elisenbrunnen, Aachen
- Berlin: Street action — November 20, 2025 , 4:30–7:30 p.m. — Wilmersdorfer Str. (between U Wilmersdorfer Str. and Bismarckstr.)
- Freiburg: Market stall & sale of Christmas cookies — November 22, 2025 , 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Wiehre Farmers' Market, Alter Wiehre-Bahnhof, Urachstraße 40
- Hagen: Information booth — November 20, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Hagen City Library, Springe 1, 58095 Hagen
- Cologne: Street action on the rights of refugee children — November 22, 2025 , 12:00–5:00 p.m. — Cologne-Ehrenfeld (details to follow)
- Würzburg: Street Action — November 20, 2025 , from 2:00 PM — Market Square, Würzburg
Nationwide campaigns: "Children have rights – everywhere in the world"
- Bergisch Gladbach: Exhibition »Children Have Rights – Everywhere in the World« at the art bazaar — November 15–16, 2025 , 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Bergischer Löwe
- Delmenhorst-Ganderkesee: Raffle with exhibition — November 27, 2025 , from 4:30 p.m. — Atrium, VHS Delmenhorst
- Dillingen: Q&A session with the mayor and hands-on activities for children — November 20, 2025 , 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Dillingen Town Hall
- Düsseldorf : Exhibition »Children Have Rights – Everywhere in the World« — 17–23 November 2025 during opening hours — Düsseldorf Central Library, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1
- Munich: Information booth at the trade fair »Munich global, active in solidarity« — November 15, 2025 , 12:00–17:00 — LUISE Cultural Center, Ruppertstraße 5
- Munich: Promotional booth — November 22, 2025 , 12:00–17:00 — pep Shopping Center Neuperlach, Thomas-Dehler-Straße 10
- Stuttgart: Family program (games, theater, crafts) — November 16, 2025 , 1:30–5:00 p.m. — City Palace