Artist Saype poses with his land art painting at UN Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Sketched into history. Happy Children's Day

On the lawns of the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, two children lean over a blank page, sketching the world as they dream it could be. This scene unfolds in 'World in Progress,' a monumental land art painting created by Swiss-French artist Saype in 2020. Made with biodegradable paint, the artwork depicts the vision and innocence at the heart of children's rights—a hope captured in today's featured image. Look closer, and you will spot the artist himself posing with his work.

India celebrates that same spirit on 14 November, a day dedicated to children as the heartbeat of the nation. Children's Day honours Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru—affectionately known as Chacha Nehru—who believed that the future of India blossoms wherever young minds feel safe to wonder, question and create. Across the country, classrooms come alive with plays, songs, laughter and moments that place children's voices at centre stage.

Whether in India's classrooms or on the lawns of Geneva, children deserve a world where their ideas are heard, and their dreams are allowed to grow. Protecting childhood isn't a once-a-year tradition. It's a promise that should keep growing long after the paint fades.