International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Every day, children living in wars across the globe are facing unspeakable horrors. They are not safe sleeping in their homes, playing outside, learning in school, or seeking medical care at hospitals. 4 June of each year is  “International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression” and is a UN observance. Denial of access to humanitarian aid is common. Children are the architects of a better, sustainable tomorrow. In modern times, children are being subjected to another type of aggression. It is in the form of expectations of the parents and society. As Graca Machel said, “We want a society where people are more important than things, where children are precious; a world where people can be more human, caring and gentle.”