Today marks World Children's Day.

First established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, the day is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and improve children's welfare.

As countries commemorate the day, children from seven countries in Southern Africa have called for improved conditions in education and better protection.

The more than seven thousand children met with Presidents from Botswana and Zimbabwe as well as high-level officials from Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, as part of the 2024 Regional World Children's Day celebration.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Angela Travis, Regional Chief of Communication at UNICEF.