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Children – victims of aggression
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed in June each year. The purpose of the day is to acknowledge the pain suffered by children who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. This day affirms the UN's commitment to protect the rights of children.
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June
- 1 – 30 Men's Health Month
- 1 – 30 National Blood Donor Month
- 1 – 30 National Youth Month
- 1 International Children's Day
- 2 International Cancer Survivors' Day
- 4 International Day of Innocent Children – Victims of Aggression
- 5 World Environment Day
- 8 World Ocean Day
- 14 World Blood Donor Day
- 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- 16 Youth Day
- 17 International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
- 17 – 23 National Epilepsy Week
- 17 – 28 National Polio (2nd Round) Immunisation Campaign
- 21 National Epilepsy Day
- 24 – 28 National Youth Health Indaba
- 24 – 28 SANCA Drug Awareness Week
- 26 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking
July
- 1 – 31 Mental Illness Awareness Month
- 11 World Population Day
- 18 International Mandela Day
- 28 World Hepatitis Day
Click here for a list of the 2013 Health and Environment Awareness Days.
Epilepsy update
Epilepsy is a common illness that produces repeated seizures. It isn't a form of mental disease or retardation. It normally does not have an impact on how well someone thinks or learns. But myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings still surround epilepsy.