End Violence Against Children One in every six children live in conflict zones. Each day these children must navigate extreme risks of violence, psychological trauma, abduction, and abuse. And thousands of these children are caught in the eye of storm each year, recruited and used as soldiers in armed […]
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression – 4 June
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on June 4 each year. The purpose of the day is to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. This day affirms the UN’s […]
International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers – 12 February
Child Soldiers are Boys and Girls we Failed to Protect As we mark the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, tens of thousands of boys and girls are associated with armed forces and groups in conflicts in over 20 countries around the world. “Again this year, the multiplication […]
World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 November
Creating a culture of prevention Abuse of children and adolescents is a complex international problem that seems to defy simple analysis and easy answers. To understand child abuse and exploitation, and to make an impact on the outcomes of these children, the NICHD is joining the American Psychological Association in […]
World Day of Children Soldiers – 12 February
Red Hand Day for Child Soldiers 12 February every year: Raising awareness of the plight of children forced to serve as soldiers. Red Hand Day is an annual commemoration drawing attention to the plight of children forced to serve as soldiers in wars and armed conflicts. The Red Hand symbol […]