Madam Deputy Speaker, I hereby move without notice:
That the House -
(1) notes that 4 June is International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression;
(2) further notes that the decision to dedicate a day to child victims of Acts of Aggression was taken by the United Nations on 19 August 1982;
(3) acknowledges that despite the fact that 28 years have passed since the world leaders collectively condemned violent acts against children, there are still numerous cases of aggression against children, particularly in conflict zones across the world;
(4) recognises that the abuse of a child in any circumstance or manner whatsoever is an abhorrent act;
(5) further recognises that as South Africa enters Youth Month it is essential that we reflect upon the atrocities which are perpetuated against children not only within the context of war but also within a domestic context; and
(6) encourages the leaders of South Africa and the world at large to condemn acts of violence against children in all its forms and to collectively act to reduce this scourge.
Agreed to.