April 23: National Sovereignty and Children's Day April 23, the National Sovereignty and Children's Day, which we celebrate with enthusiasm every year, is the day when the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, representing the will of our nation, was opened and sovereignty was handed over to the people. At the same time, this special day has become the symbol of the value given to children by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk by being the first and only holiday given to children in the world. Sovereignty Belongs to the Nation April 23, 1920 is a turning point in the independence struggle of the Turkish nation. The Grand National Assembly, established by the will of the people in the difficult conditions of the War of Independence, has declared that sovereignty is no longer in the palaces, but directly in the nation. This is not only a political step; it is also the day on which the foundations of the modern Turkish Republic were laid. The Future That Is Given to Children Atatürk gave April 23 as a gift not only as a foundation day, but also as a holiday to the children who are the architects of the future. Because children are the managers, scientists, teachers and leaders of tomorrow. Their happiness and education are the guarantee of a strong country. April 23rd is not just a holiday, it is the crowning day of trust and value given to children. There Is No Equal in the World April 23, the only national holiday dedicated to children in the world, has turned into an international brotherhood festival with children from different countries, not only in Turkey, over the years. This situation is the best indicator of how Atatürk's principle of “Peace at home, peace in the world” came to life through children. Happy April 23, National Sovereignty and Children's Day! May the light in the eyes of our children, the assurance of our future, always illuminate our path.