RIGHT TO PLAY - UNICEF global webinar for local governments, May 2026

On 12 May 2026, UNICEF hosted a global webinar on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Child Friendly Cities Initiative, focused on the right to play for children and young people. The event brought together representatives from local governments and institutional, private sector and civil society partners from over 20 countries to: (1) discuss strategies and best practices for promoting children's right to play at the local level; (2) connect and exchange on challenges and solutions; and (3) prepare for the International Day of Play (IDOP), an UN-recognized day celebrated on 11 June.

Discover all ressources & good practices from the webinar

FULL PRESENTATION

• Asia/Europe session
• Europe/America session

RIGHT TO PLAY & INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY

• Presentation by UNICEF & LEGO Group
• Municipal Guide to the International Day of Play
• International Day of Play Website
• International Day of Play Hub

REGENSBURG (GERMANY) - Masterplan on Play

• Presentation
• Regensburg website - Masterplan on Play
• Video on the Masterplan on Play
• Video - Inclusive Park
• Article - Regensburg and Barcelona local plans on play

VANTAA (FINLAND) - Ensuring equal access to hobbies

• Presentation

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Playcation project

• Presentation
• Playcation website
• Playcation video

NOTTINGHAM (UK) - Nottingham Games

• Presentation
• Nottingham Games website
• Nottingham Games - Researching Creativity through Play (pack)
• Nottingham Games illustrated book
• Nottingham Games documentary

BOSTON (USA) - International Day of Play

• Presentation
• Boston website - International Day of Play