INTERNATIONAL DAYS JUNE IN TERNATI O NAL DAYS
Accordingly, improved active transport is not only healthy, it is also equitable and cost-effective. Parents and parent figures play a critical role in Additionally the bicycle: the rearing of children. The Global Day of Parents is to recognise this role and that of the family in • is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of nurturing and protecting children, and in enabling transportation; an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding for the full and harmonious development of each • ican serve as a tool for development and as a child’s personality. Established in 2012, this Day is means not just of transportation but also of to appreciate the selfless commitment to children access to education, health care and sport; and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this • user synergy fosters creativity and social relationship by parents and parent figures. engagement and gives the user an immediate awareness of the local environment; and
1st June – Global Day of Parents
• is a symbol of sustainable transportation and conveys a positive message to foster sustainable consumption and production, and has a positive impact on climate. 3rd June – World Bicycle Day World Bicycle Day is to acknowledge the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, and its use as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation, fostering environmental stewardship and health. The Day encourages the use of the bicycle as a means of fostering sustainable development, strengthening education, including physical education, for children and young people, promoting health, preventing disease, promoting tolerance, mutual understanding and respect and facilitating social inclusion and a culture of peace. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is a pathway for achieving greater health equity as these activities reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes, and even death. 4
4th June – International Day Innocent Children Victims Aggression
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The Graça Machel report drew global attention to the devastating impact of armed conflict on children and led to the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, its Optional Protocol and the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Violations perpetrated against
