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June 11 Celebrated as International Day of Play 2025 Globally.

Important Days | Dated: 15 Jun 2025

The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Play (IDOP) is observed annually on June 11 across the globe to celebrate the transformative power of play. The day emphasizes the need to preserve, promote, and prioritize play as a fundamental element of human development and overall well-being, with special attention on children’s rights to play.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - June 11, 2025, marks the 2nd observance of the International Day of Play.
  • - The theme for IDOP 2025 is: “Choose Play – Every Day”.
  • - This theme calls upon governments, businesses, schools, and families to make conscious decisions that support and encourage play in children’s daily lives.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On March 25, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/78/268, officially declaring June 11 as the annual International Day of Play (IDOP).
  • (ii) The first-ever observance of IDOP took place on June 11, 2024.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, on which date was the International Day of Play (IDOP) 2025 observed globally?

Correct Answer: June 11

🚀 Quick Recap:

About United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

  • Executive Director: Catherine M. Russell
  • Headquarters: New York, United States of America (USA)