{"id":19340,"date":"2021-06-04T15:58:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T15:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.hopetoheal.org.za\/staging\/?p=19340"},"modified":"2021-06-04T15:58:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T15:58:09","slug":"international-day-of-innocent-children-victims-of-aggression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.hopetoheal.org.za\/staging\/2021\/06\/04\/international-day-of-innocent-children-victims-of-aggression\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression <\/strong><\/a>is annually observed by the UN on 4 June. It was established\nin 1982.<\/strong> The UN’s<\/strong> purpose expanded to acknowledge the pain suffered by\nchildren<\/strong> throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental,\nand emotional abuse. This day affirms the UN’s commitment to protect the rights\nof children. It was a landmark development in efforts to improve the protection\nof children in conflict situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Childhood is one of the most important parts of life and it is our childhood that develops our character and persona for years to come. It becomes utmost important that children grow up in an environment that is suitable for their mental and physical wellbeing. Molestation, attacks, and violence on children in almost every country have given rise to the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Children are our country\u2019s future. If they are exposed to violence at an early age, it will affect them for the rest of their lives. Children who have been subjected to maltreatment at an early age are more likely to engage in criminal activity and abuse in their adult life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most horrific and unimaginable phenomena that can happen to children is taking away their Rights and using them as human slaves. The COVID-19 Pandemic<\/strong> has bought the spotlight back on child abuse and many countries are struggling to address this issue and find a proper long-term solution. Molestation, attack, and mental torture on children are increasing at an alarming rate globally. Children are at risk of being exploited due to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Child labour, child abuse and child slavery are currently on a rise in many countries. Child abuse and violence on children can have a cascading effect on the social-political and economic aspects of a country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, the number of violations perpetrated against\nchildren have, in many conflict zones, increased. More needs to be done to\nprotect the millions\nof children <\/strong>living in countries and areas affected by\nconflict. More must be done to protect children from targeting by violent\nextremists, to promote international\nhumanitarian and human rights law<\/strong>, and to ensure accountability for violations of\nthe rights of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhere in the world, every 7 minutes, a child is being killed by violence. Trillions of Dollars are spent annually on children affected by abuse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2030\nAgenda for Sustainable Development <\/strong>provides us with the universal masterplan to secure a better future for\nchildren. <\/strong>The new agenda included for the first time a specific target<\/strong> to end all forms of violence against children, and\nending the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children who are mainstreamed\nacross several other violence-related targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Observe\u00a0International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n