International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression aims to highlight the plight of child victims and raises awareness about the protection of children's right globally. Established by the United Nations, this observance observance underscores the importance of safeguarding children from all forms of violence, with the broader aim of generating actionable policies and interventions to shield children from harm and uphold their rights.

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was instituted following the 1982 Lebanon War, a pressing time when thousands of children endured immense hardship due to the conflicts around them. For Americans, this day serves as a reminder that no child, irrespective of geographical location, should fall prey to such atrocities. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the policies surrounding child protection in America, and the efficacy of these laws in preventing child abuse and juvenile aggression. The day invites societies to discuss, reflect, and strategize to protect children from violence, exploitation, and aggression.

In the United States, the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed in various ways. Some organize forums and symposiums to address the issue of child aggression and to discuss preventive strategies. Others launch community projects aimed at protecting the rights of children or offer support to victims of violence through counseling and rehabilitation services. Furthermore, schools, institutions, and media outlets use this day to educate audiences about the issue, and to instigate collective action to curb violence against children. International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression takes place annually on June 4th, a day to remember and act towards combating violence that affects innocent children.

Facts about Children Victims of Aggression

• According to the UN, more than 1 billion children around the world are affected by violence. This violence costs societies up to $7 trillion a year.
• According to the UN, the 6 most common violations against children around the world are:
  1) Recruitment and use of children in war
  2) Killing
  3) Sexual violence
  4) Abduction
  5) Attacks on schools and hospitals
  6) The denial of humanitarian access
• According to UNICEF, it is estimated that around 1 in 4 children worldwide experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse in their childhood.
• Children need peace and protection at all times. The rules of war prohibit the unlawful targeting of civilians, attacks on schools or hospitals, the use, recruitment and unlawful detention of children, and the denial of humanitarian assistance. When conflicts break out, these rules need to be respected and those who break them need to be held to account. Enough is enough. Stop attacks on children - UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore

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Top things to do in the US for this observance

• Donate to charities that help end violence against children. Some examples include the End Violence Fund and World Vision.
• Watch a movie that depicts life for children in war-torn countries. Here are our suggestions:
  First They Killed My Father (2017)
  Beasts of No Nation (2015)
  War Witch (2012)

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