International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is an annual observance held on 4th June, with the purpose of acknowledging the pain and suffering endured by children who are victims of physical, emotional, and mental abuse. This day serves as a reminder to societies around the world of their responsibility to protect the rights and welfare of children, while promoting their well-being and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for them to thrive in.

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was initially established by the United Nations General Assembly on August 19, 1982. It was in response to the Palestinian and Lebanese child casualties in the Middle East during the 1982 Lebanon War. Since then, the observance has been broadened to include children suffering from aggression in all its forms around the world. In the United Kingdom, numerous charities, non-governmental organisations, and government bodies work tirelessly to prevent and address instances of child abuse, trafficking, and exploitation, in line with the country's commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Each year, events are organised across the United Kingdom to raise public awareness about the issues faced by vulnerable children and to reinforce the collective responsibility towards safeguarding their rights. Connecting with global efforts, these activities help build safer environments for children to grow up in. The International Day of Innocent Children Vistims of Aggression is observed on June 4th each year.

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.
• The UK was one of the first countries to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990.
• According to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), it is estimated that over half a million children are abused or neglected in the UK each year.

In the News and Trending in the UK for International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Top things to do in the UK for this observance

• Donate to charities that help end violence against children. Some examples include the End Violence Fund and World Vision.
• Watch a documentary about child abuse in the UK. Here are some suggestions:
  1. The Hunt (2015) - This BBC documentary explores the organized child abuse that took place in several towns in the United Kingdom, focusing on Rotherham and Rochdale.
  2. Abused: The Untold Story (2016) - This BBC documentary investigates the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal and explores the impact that the case had on exposing child abuse in the UK.
  3. The Betrayed Girls (2017) - This BBC documentary features interviews with survivors of the Rochdale child sexual exploitation scandal and discusses the challenges they faced in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
• Read a book to learn more about the young victims of child abuse in the United Kingdom. Here are some suggestions:
  1. Child Abuse in the United Kingdom: A Comparative Analysis by Brian Corby - This book explores the nature and extent of child abuse in the UK, including aggression towards children, and discusses the policy response to the problem.
  2. Understanding and Responding to the Trauma of Acquired Childhood Disability: A UK Perspective by Christine Etherington - This book explores the traumatic experiences faced by disabled children who are victims of aggression and abuse.
  3. The Silent Cry: There is Little Kim Can Do As Her Mother's Anger Gets Out of Control by Cathy Glass - This is a powerful and emotional true story of a young girl's experience dealing with her mother's aggression and abuse in the UK.