Play is a fundamental right; it builds resilience, instils confidence and helps children develop.

But children need time to play. That’s where we need policies, training and funding to get play integrated into education and community settings.

Play heals through learning, life skills and psychosocial well-being. That’s why there must be investment into diverse, inclusive and safe play spaces, extending access to all, especially the most vulnerable and marginalised children.

There are so many reasons we should all be celebrating the power of play.

Taking part can be as simple as making extra time to play on the 11th of June. You can take part in person, online and add your voice to the play movement.

https://www.internationaldayofplay.org/