Celebration of Expression

“The D of Rights” – Campaign & Exhibition

“The D of Rights” is an art-driven campaign organized by the Network for Children’s Rights, marking 20 years of its work advocating for children.

The title refers to the Greek word “Dikaiomata” (Δικαιώματα), meaning “Rights,” with the letter “Δ” (Delta) — the first letter of the word — becoming the central visual and conceptual element of the campaign. While the project is presented internationally as “D for Rights,” its origin is rooted in the Greek language, where “Δ” symbolically stands for children’s rights.

The initiative focuses on highlighting fundamental rights such as identity, freedom of expression, and participation (Articles 8 and 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child).

The campaign invites children across Greece and Cyprus to express their thoughts, experiences, and understanding of their rights through collective artworks and written reflections. At the same time, selected artists and illustrators contribute original works, each interpreting a children’s right through their own visual language. The project is further supported by educational workshops and seminars under the theme “Child as Citizen,” encouraging active participation and dialogue.

All works — created by both children and professional artists — come together in a traveling exhibition, creating a shared space where different perspectives meet, interact, and amplify the importance of children’s voices.

Artwork Statement – “Celebration of Expression”

This work is an abstract visual commentary on children’s right to freedom of expression.

At its center is a square-shaped face — a symbol of logic — which moves beyond rigid, “square” thinking to embrace emotion, imagination, and creativity. Emerging from its mouth is a vivid rainbow, representing the power of voice and thought when they are expressed freely.

The hair is formed by the words “free expression,” emphasizing that expression is not a privilege, but an essential part of human identity. The ear takes the shape of the lowercase Greek letter “δ” (delta), suggesting that expression is not only about speaking, but also about listening. We all have the right to express not only what we think, but also what we hear and feel.

At the top, the letter “Δ” appears as a festive hat — an invitation to a celebration of imagination, freedom, and creativity — a celebration where every child, and every voice, belongs.