International Child Protection Day: 01 June 2024

• International Child Protection Day is celebrated every year on 1 June.
• Its purpose is to draw people’s attention towards protecting children’s rights.

History of International Child Protection Day

• International Child Protection Day was first organized in Russia in the year 1949, the decision of which was taken in a special meeting of the International Women’s Democratic Federation in Moscow.
• International Child Protection Day was celebrated for the first time in 51 countries of the world on June 1, 1950.
• On this day, gifts are given to children and special celebrations are organized for them.
• According to the census of the year 2011, more than 43 lakh children in India do child labor.
• According to UNICEF, India alone has a share of 12 percent of the total child laborers in the world.
• World Day Against Child Labor is celebrated every year on June 12 to end the cruelty of child labor all over the world.

Importance

• International Child Protection Day raises awareness about problems such as child abuse, violence, child marriage and child labour. It motivates society to think and take action on these issues.
• It highlights the importance of children’s basic rights such as education, health care, food and security. It motivates governments and organizations to protect these rights.
• There is a discussion on laws and policies related to children around this day. It helps in creating new laws and policies or strengthening existing ones.
• This day gives an opportunity to different countries, organizations and individuals to unite for the interests of children. It promotes coordination and cooperation at the global level.
• It focuses on the all-round development of children and their future. It makes the society more sensitive and responsive towards children.

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