International Day of the Unborn Child 2024: Know everything about this day

By Nancy TiwariFirst Published Mar 25, 2024, 12:09 PM IST
Highlights

Millions of unborn children who lost their lives as a result of abortions are remembered on this day. From the time of conception, every single human life has value and dignity. This day is observed worldwide as a protest against abortion.

Every year on March 25, several nations and organizations around the world observe the International Day of the Unborn Child. This day's objectives are to spread awareness of the worth and significance of unborn children, to support the defense of their rights, and to oppose abortion.

The International Day of the Unborn Child is acknowledged by many nations and organizations worldwide, but it is not an official United Nations observance. Its goal is to inspire individuals to consider the worth of human life from the moment of conception and to support laws that defend the rights of unborn children.

Many nations permit abortions for medical, social, or economic reasons, or to save a woman's life. Abortion is legal in several nations upon request. Nonetheless, 24 nations worldwide completely forbid abortion.
A recent decision by the Indian Supreme Court declared that all women might get an abortion for up to 24 weeks, regardless of their marital status.

History: 
The late Pope John Paul II is connected to the International Day of the Unborn Child. He has spoken out against the medical procedure of abortion. The Feast of Mary's Annunciation was formally declared "The Day of the Unborn Child" in Argentina on March 25, 1999, in Buenos Aires, by the late Carlos Menem, the country's former president.

Menem supposedly made a pledge to Pope John Paul II at their earlier meeting to take action in support of unborn children. The announcement ceremony included a read-aloud greeting from the Pope, who appeared to be pleased with the news. In the letter, Pope John Paul II denounced "the attacks against human life" as a "serious offense against the Creator."

Significance of the day:
Millions of unborn children who lost their lives as a result of abortions are remembered on this day. The significance of every human life is further demonstrated on this day. From the time of conception, every human life has intrinsic value and dignity. Celebrated worldwide as a day to express opposition to abortion rights.

It honors the blissful emotions associated with childbirth. The purpose of the day is also to encourage people to cherish motherhood and treat it as the most memorable time in their lives.
 

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