World Day of War Orphans Observed on January 6, 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 07 Jan 2025

World Day of War Orphans is observed annually on January 6 across the globe to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children who have been orphaned due to wars and the trauma they experience.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The day addresses the social, psychological, and physical obstacles faced by war orphans, protects their rights and well-being, and emphasizes the need for global attention and support.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The observance was proposed by the French organization SOS (Societas Socialis) Enfants en Détresse (SOS Children in Distress), aiming to protect children from abuse and mistreatment.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is the World Day of War Orphans observed?

Correct Answer: January 6

🚀 Quick Recap:

About United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  • Executive Director (ED): Catherine M. Russell
  • Headquarters: New York