International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Observed on June 4, 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 06 Jun 2025

The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression on June 4 to raise awareness and promote actions that protect the rights and well-being of children affected by war, conflict, and abuse worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Originally, this day focused on the Lebanese and Palestinian children impacted during the 1982 Lebanon War, particularly due to Israeli aggression.
  • - Over time, the observance has expanded to include all children suffering from conflict and violence globally.
  • - The year 2025 marks the 43rd anniversary of this important observance.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On August 19, 1982, during its 7th Emergency Special Session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/ES-7/8, declaring June 4 of each year as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.
  • (ii) The first official observance took place on June 4, 1983.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On which date is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression observed in 2025?

Correct Answer: June 4

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