International Missing Children's Day 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the Global Event Raising Awareness About the Issue of Missing Children

International Missing Children's Day is an annual observance that is marked on May 25 in several countries around the world. The day serves as a reminder of the countless children around the world who have gone missing and underscores the importance of raising awareness about child abduction and exploitation. It also honours the efforts of organisations, law enforcement agencies, and individuals who work tirelessly to reunite missing children with their families and prevent future disappearances. As International Missing Children's Day 2024 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the global event. World Day Against Child Labour: UN Secretary General, India's Congress President and Other Leaders Call for Protection of Children From Exploitation.

International Missing Children's Day History

In 1998, International Missing Children's Day was started as a joint venture of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) and the US's National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). In 2001, the tribute spread worldwide through the efforts of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), the European Commission, and Missing Children Europe. Every year on May 25, Global Missing Children Network's members pay respects to International Missing Children's Day, honouring missing and abducted children.

International Missing Children's Day Significance

International Missing Children's Day highlights the need for support, resources, and vigilance to protect children worldwide. The day draws attention to the issue of missing children globally and aims to raise awareness about child abduction, exploitation, and trafficking. For families with missing children, this day provides a platform to share their stories and seek support. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive measures to prevent child abduction and exploitation, including education, community involvement, and timely action.

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