World Day of War Orphans

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2026 InternationalJan 6 International Tue, Jan 6Observances Holiday 2025 InternationalJan 6 International Mon, Jan 6Observances Holiday 2024 InternationalJan 6 International Sat, Jan 6Observances Holiday 2023 InternationalJan 6 International Fri, Jan 6Observances Holiday 2022 InternationalJan 6 International Thu, Jan 6Observances Holiday
Summary
Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

The World Day of War Orphans was initiated by the French organisation OS Enfants en Detresses and it is observed annually on 6th January.

UNICEF defines an orphan as a child under 18 years of age who has lost one or both parents to any cause of death. 

Globally, millions of children are orphaned due to war and other conflicts and are subjected to traumatic conditions. Children growing in orphanages are very emotional and sensitive in nature as they may have suffered from some of global issues like famine, diseases, poverty, or direct injury.

The main objective of the day is to recognize the predicament of war orphans and highlight the physical, mental, and social changes they face during their growth.

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