International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression observed

The day aims at to create awareness of the impact of abuse against children and to take part in responsive campaigns on protecting children's rights.

The day reminds that throughout the world, there are many children suffering from various forms of abuse, and acknowledges the pain suffered by children throughout the world whether it is in times of war or peace.

While considerable progress has been achieved in the past few years in obtaining a framework of international norms and commitments that protect the rights and wellbeing of children, the general situation for children remains grave and unacceptable.

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression celebrates the millions of individuals and organizations working to protect and preserve the rights of children.

For example, the Global Movement for Children, with leadership from Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel, is an inspiring force for change that involves ordinary people and families worldwide.

The "Say Yes for Children" campaign, endorsed by more than 94 million people, calls for 10 positive actions to be taken to improve the lives of children.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011