On August 19, 1982, the UN General Assembly designated June 4 as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, following violent events that harmed Palestinian and Lebanese children at the time. Over the years, the day's scope broadened to acknowledge the suffering of children worldwide who endure physical, psychological, or emotional harm due to armed conflict and aggression in all its forms. The day reminds the international community of its commitment to protecting children's rights, particularly in conflict zones where children pay a heavy price for wars they bear no responsibility for—losing their families, homes, education, or even their lives. It also underscores the need to provide protection, psychological support, and education for children affected by conflict, and to hold those responsible for violating their rights accountable. International and humanitarian organizations mark the day with awareness campaigns and solidarity events that spotlight the stories of children affected by conflict around the world, calling for stronger efforts to end the targeting of children in armed conflicts.