Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and International Play Association

About the Internal Play Association

The purpose of IPA is “to protect, preserve and promote children's right to play as a fundamental human right, according to the Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.” Article 31 says, “States Parties recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.” Did you know that all nations eligible for signing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child did, except for the United States?

Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative is dedicated to play advocacy. Our business has been advocating for recess locally, but we want to expand our conversation from focusing on local and national advocacy, to reaching and connecting with international efforts. In the month of October, IPA hosted two members only webinars: Building Social Cohesion and Community Wellbeing through Play and Providing for Play in Ukraine. Both webinars provided new perspectives on play, and affirmed that we’re engaged with equitable play practices other nations implement as well. 

You can find more IPA information and updates on their website at:

Website: ipaworld.org

Facebook: facebook.com/internationalplay