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A boy about 13-years-old claps and has a joyful expression as he is surrounded by other kids at a clown show in Turkey, 2023.

From the Clown’s Perspective: Why Kids’ Right to Play Matters

Posted on August 7, 2023August 15, 2023 by Maggie Cunha, MPH

Last month, we talked about clowns who defend kids’ right to play in Zimbabwe. But you might wonder why the right to play matters so much. And why does play need to be defended in areas of crisis? Clowns who … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Clown Perspective, EducationTagged play as a human right, play for play's sake, play in humanitarian settings, Play matters, play opportunity gap, right to play5 Comments on From the Clown’s Perspective: Why Kids’ Right to Play Matters

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