World War Orphans Day is celebrated on January 6 to highlight the variety of challenges faced by war orphans. A life of hardship, emotional neglect and physical abandonment is imposed on the millions of children orphaned as a result of war around the world.
The lives of 103 million people around the world have been shattered by trauma, torment or the threat of conflict, persecution, insecurity or human rights violations.
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January 6, 2023
The theme to observe for this year’s major event is “Defending Children Affected by War,” which aims to draw global attention to the challenges these children face and how to better meet their needs.
Who is a war orphan?
A child who has lost both parents or, less commonly, one of them due to civilian deaths in war, is considered a war orphan.
About half of the victims of wars in recent centuries were civilians, a proportion that gradually increased until 2001. UNICEF reports that in 2015 there were “nearly 140 million orphans worldwide, 61 million in Asia, 52 million in Africa, 10 million in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 7.3 million in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.”
Why is World War Orphans Day celebrated on January 6?
Children who lose their parents in sudden and violent events such as war are forced to live with a surviving relative or enter the foster care system, where they must deal with poor living conditions such as malnutrition and illness. It is impossible to understand the emotional and mental tension they experience.
SOS Enfants en Detresse, a French organization working to restore a sense of normality to the lives of children negatively affected by war and conflict, established World War Orphans Day to address this painful situation. Every year on January 6, awareness events are held to help people better understand the plight of orphaned children.
World War Orphans Day 2023: date, theme, history, meaning and more
World War Orphans Day 2023: messages, WhatsApp and Facebook status
- The irony of the world is that, despite being innocent, they were the ones who suffered the most as a result of the wars. 2023 marks “World War Orphans Day.”
- Let’s unite to defend rights and integrate them into society. World War Orphans Day.
- Let’s work for all people on this World War Orphans Day.
- You have the power to change the course of an innocent child’s life today by providing them with access to basic healthcare, education and guidance so they can move in the right direction.
- No matter how big or small your effort is, it can still be a blessing to a child who is struggling in their life because of their parents.
- Only we are the people who can take the responsibility of giving them a golden future, they are also children of humans, try to adopt them. Happy World War Orphans Day 2023.
World War Orphans Day 2023: Theme
- “It’s easier to ignore orphans before you know their names. It’s easier to ignore them before you see their faces. It’s easier to pretend they’re not real before you hold them in your arms, but once you do, everything changes.” -David Platt
- “An orphan is one who does not have parents but has many parents. But having one with parents is more valuable than another with many parents (it does not depend on numbers, but feelings do matter).” -Siddwin S. Shetty
- “God is not so pleased with the music below as with the thanksgiving songs of relieved widows and supported orphans; of people rejoicing, comforted, and grateful.” -Jeremy Taylor
- “There are many in the world who die for a piece of bread, but there are many more who die for a little love.” – Mother Teresa
- “Families don’t have to match. You don’t have to look like someone else to love them.” -Leigh Anne Tuohy
World War Orphans Day 2023: Facts
World War Orphans Day seeks to highlight the harsh conditions under which children are orphaned by the experience of war. It raises awareness of the poor conditions they are often forced to live in and urges us to take action in any way to improve their well-being. Some of the facts about them are:
- While this day is dedicated to war orphans, it also raises awareness for all those who have been affected by war. We learn more about the losses that come with war and how destructive it can be.
- According to UNICEF, there are 150 million orphaned children worldwide.
- More than 80% of children in orphanages around the world have one living parent, according to UNICEF’s definition of “single orphans,” which refers to children with only one deceased parent.
- Orphaned children are more likely than adults to experience violence, human trafficking and exploitation.
- The cost of raising a child in a family than in an orphanage is ten times less.
- Children constitute a significant proportion of civilian casualties in recent conflicts, which are constantly increasing.
A sense of family, love, and any reason to smile are the best gifts you can give to children who have lost everything. These orphan children will be delighted to see you at your neighborhood orphanage. Visit one today on World War Orphans Day and bring a little joy to their lives by bringing them gifts, songs, games or other activities.
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