Child Victim Day

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About Child Victim Day

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Dates of Child Victim Day
2027 United Nations Friday, June 4thChild Victim Day
2026 United Nations Thursday, June 4thChild Victim Day
2025 United Nations Wednesday, June 4thChild Victim Day
2024 United Nations Tuesday, June 4thChild Victim Day
2023 United Nations Sunday, June 4thChild Victim Day
Summary
A day to acknowledge the pain of the children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse.

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was first recognized by the United Nations. It was established on August 19, 1982 and is observed every year on June 4. This day originally focuses on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War. The purpose is to acknowledge the pain of the children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse. The day affirms the UNs resolve and commitment to protecting the rights of children.

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