April 15th is Child Disarmament
April 15th is Child Disarmament Day, with the aim of raising awareness about the dangers of weapons and the importance of keeping children away from any type of weapon. The date aims to promote peace and security, in addition to encouraging awareness about the risks that access to weapons poses to the development and lives of children.
In many parts of the world, children and adolescents live in vulnerable situations, with easy access to firearms, which can result in tragedies and trauma. Child Disarmament Day seeks to raise awareness among parents, educators and authorities about the need to adopt safety policies, in addition to promoting gun collection campaigns, aiming to reduce violence and protect future generations.
The date is also marked by educational activities, such as lectures, campaigns in schools and communities, and actions to collect illegal weapons, with the aim of raising awareness in society about the importance of ensuring a safe environment for children to grow up. The celebration is an opportunity to reinforce the global commitment to peace, security and the right of children to live without fear of armed violence.
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