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| Official name | International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers |
| Date | February 12 |
| Frequency | annual |
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On Red Hand Day or the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers[1] in February 12th each year since 2002, pleas are made to political leaders and events are staged around the world to draw attention to child soldiers: children under the age of 18 who participate in military organizations of all kinds. Red Hand Day aims to call for action to stop this practice, and support children affected by it.[2]
- ^ "On International Day, UN demands end to use of child soldiers in conflict". United Nations Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. February 12, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ About Red Hand Day Red Hand Day website