Children are pictured at a school in Machakos County, Kenya, June 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
Children pose for a photo at the National Museum of Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, May 22, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)
Children are pictured at a school in Machakos County, Kenya, June 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
Children are pictured at a school in Machakos County, Kenya, June 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
Children are pictured at a school in Machakos County, Kenya, June 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
A child has fun at a beach in Moroni, capital of the Comoros, May 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)
Children are pictured in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, May 31, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)
Children have a Chinese class in Djibouti City, Djibouti, May 10, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)
Children are pictured at a school in Machakos County, Kenya, June 15, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
Children are pictured by National Road 2 in Burundi, June 5, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Zheng Mengyu)
A child is pictured at the South African Air Force Museum in Pretoria, South Africa, June 6, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Chen Wei)
A child is pictured in Forecariah prefecture, Guinea, June 6, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)
A child is pictured in Grand-Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire, May 31, 2026. The Day of the African Child, observed every year on June 16, is a day to honor the resilience of children and reflect on the progress made in ensuring their rights across Africa. The theme of this year's event is "Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa." (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)