2025 International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Highlights Rising Violations
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Observance | June 4 annually |
| Established | 1982 by the United Nations General Assembly |
| Origin | Response to deaths of Palestinian and Lebanese children during Israeli military actions |
| Global Focus | Protect children from physical, emotional, and psychological harm in conflict zones |
| 2023 UN Report Highlights | 35% rise in grave violations against children in conflict zones |
| Total Verified Cases (2023) | 32,990 |
| Key Violations (2023) | Killing and Maiming (11,649), Recruitment & Use by Armed Forces (8,655), Abductions (4,356), Sexual Violence (1,470), Attacks on Schools/Hospitals (2,250), Denial of Humanitarian Access (3,896) |
| UN Frameworks | Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), UNGA Resolution 51/77 (1997), 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - Goal 16.2 |
| Significance | Reinforces global responsibility to protect children, prevent root causes of violence, and achieve a violence-free environment by 2030 |