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Bravehearts Day (formerly known as White Balloon Day) is a symbol of support for survivors of child sexual abuse, created by the non-profit organization Bravehearts. It first began after a public meeting in Belgium in October 1996, when 300,000 people gathered with white balloons to show public sympathy and support for the parents of girls who were sexually assaulted of a previously convicted and then released paedophile. [1]
White Balloon Day is also held annually during National Child Protection Week in Australia. [2] Its aim is to raise awareness of child sexual assault within the community. The 2018 date was September 7.[ citation needed ]
