International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Commemorated by IIMSAM Middle East Office

Doha, Qatar, June 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Observing the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Dr. Naseer Homoud, Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council said “this day affirms the UN's commitment to protect the rights of children as it acknowledges the pain suffered by children who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression celebrates the millions of individuals and organizations working to protect and preserve the rights of children all across the globe.” He further mentioned “child abuse is now in the spotlight of global attention and it is appreciative to see that the UN is working hard to help protect children around the world. Today we are observing this day, to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse and our commitment to protect the rights of children all across the globe.”

The Goodwill Ambassador highlighting the issue urged that victims of injustice and poverty have always had their problems being heard, and none have had more difficulty, historically, than children. Children need help and protection from an adult world that perpetrates most of the abuse. Children are victims of various forms of abnormal behaviour. “The day is an occasion to remind people that throughout the world, there are many children suffering from various forms of abuse, and acknowledges the pain suffered by children throughout the world whether it be in times of war or peace,” he said.

He pleaded “today let us pledge to take at least one positive action to improve the lives of all children and to bring a smile of joy and hope on their lips. If our children are brought up in the atmosphere of abuse and violence they will choose the same when they grow-up; but, if they are brought up in the sphere of love, compassion and brotherhood they shall choose to be loving, kind and forgiving towards future generations. On this occasion IIMSAM Middle East Office calls for increased efforts to end torture against children.” He went on to say “on eve of this day IIMSAM reminds states to take all necessary measures to protect our most vulnerable citizens from torture, ill-treatment and other forms of violence, in order to ensure that human rights also are children’s rights.”

He further said “the voices of victims of injustice and poverty are not often heard in society, and it is especially so for children. This is all the more reason why children need to be protected from this violence.” Imparting on IIMSAM works in Kenya, Haiti and other affected regions under visionary guidance of His Excellency Ambassador Remigio M. Maradona Secretary General of the IIMSAM, he said, “IIMSAM through its camps basically meant for supplying Spirulina also provides family violence prevention services to assist those with violence or abuse in their relationships.”

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