International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024 will be observed on June 04 with the aim to acknowledge the pain suffered by children due to physical, mental and emotional abuse. Violations against children have increased multiple times in the recent years due to increased conflict zones. In an estimate, more than 250 million children are living in countries and areas affected by either internal or external conflicts.

It is high time to protect children more than ever as they are being targeted more by violent extremists. This day is also about promoting international humanitarian and human rights law and to ensure accountability for violations of the rights of children.

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024 Date

Below mentioned are the upcoming dates for International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression for the next 5 years.

Overview

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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression History

The history of International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression began on 19 August 1982. An emergency session was held due to conflict going on in Palestine when several innocent Palestinian and Lebanese children were made victims to the Israel’s acts of aggression. The General Assembly decided to commemorate 4 June of each year as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.

Significance

A situation where armed conflicts are a common occurrence, children are most vulnerable to the consequences of war. And it’s not just limited to war but other consequences such as killing, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access as well. International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression affirms the commitment of United Nations to protect the rights of children.

Celebration

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed to draw worldwide focus on conditions of children suffering in conflicted areas. It also honors the efforts of individuals as well as organizations who are working effortlessly to preserve the rights of children. Many campaigns and events are organized and various steps are taken towards improving the lives of children globally. It is the day to remind people of the impact of abuse and violence on children and spreading awareness about the same.

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Some Well-Known Quotes Related to Children, The Future of Our Society

Some quotes for you to share on International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression and spread awareness about the day are given below:

• “But when adults speak up for the vulnerable and the weak, working and demanding that safety and respect prevail, God’s little lambs are protected and nourished. They know they are not abandoned; they are loved. And the world becomes a little more like heaven as a result.” ― Wess Stafford

• “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela

• “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass

• “If we nurture the dreams of children, the world will be blessed. If we destroy them, the world is doomed!” ― Wess Stafford

• “Poverty is a very complicated issue, but feeding a child isn’t.” — Jeff Bridges

• “Let us reach out to the children. Let us do whatever we can to support their fight to rise above their pain and suffering.” — Nelson Mandela

• “Old men can make war, but it is children who will make history.” — Ray Merritt

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