International Child Helpline Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Needy Children

International Child Helpline Day occurs annually on May 17. The holiday is devoted to honouring the efforts of child helplines around the globe. The efforts of these employees ensure that children and adolescents in need receive prompt attention and assistance. The network of child helplines is contacted by millions of children seeking assistance. The analysis of child helpline data from 181 countries has resulted in policy recommendations for the betterment of children’s lives. Various activities and celebrations are held by child helplines to highlight their work and accomplishments. This contributes to increasing public awareness.

The background of International Child Helpline Day

Child Helpline International was established by Jeroo Billimoria. She investigated the possibility of establishing a global network of juvenile helplines. The helplines would provide each other with technical assistance. A meeting was convened in Amsterdam in 2003. Attending were representatives from 49 child helplines from around the world. This meeting marked the inauguration of Child Helpline International. From the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child derives the mission of Child Helpline International. The principle establishes the privacy and safety rights of minors. The Child Helpline International network facilitates the exchange of information and mutual aid. It also provides advocacy and lobbying support. They aid in the establishment and growth of child helplines in countries without such services.

The current location of Child Helpline International is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The executive director of Child Helpline International is Patrick Krens. The organisation has over 173 members in 142 countries and territories worldwide. Over twenty million children and adolescents in need of care and protection have contacted Child Helpline International members. The holiday raises awareness so that children know they can always seek out for assistance. Thus, the public can obtain sufficient information on what to do when a minor requires assistance.

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5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT NEEDY CHILDREN

More than a billion infants have been victimised or neglected.

Approximately 152 million minors are estimated to be engaged in child labour.

About 41% of females under the age of 18 are married in least-developed countries.

An estimated 33 percent of children with disabilities have never attended education.

According to estimates, individuals with disabilities are four times more likely to experience physical or sexual abuse.

INTERNATIONAL CHILD HELPLINE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 17	Wednesday
2024	May 17	Friday
2025	May 17	Saturday
2026	May 17	Sunday
2027	May 17	Monday