UN : no silence on Gaza children's suffering
The article discussed the warning issued by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Najat Maala Mijd, regarding the worsening suffering of children amid humanitarian crises and armed conflicts. She explained that conflicts, displacement, poverty, and food insecurity increase children's exposure to violence and exploitation, including early marriage, child labor, and recruitment into criminal activities. She pointed out that the number of children displaced due to conflicts and disasters is estimated at 45 million, and that one in five children lives in extreme poverty. Maala Mijd emphasized that depriving children of their childhood and the psychological harm they endure is unacceptable, and she addressed the situation in Palestine and Gaza, where she maintains ongoing relationships with children there. She stressed the need to hold accountable those responsible for the violations. Additionally, she condemned the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza since October 2023, which has resulted in the death of over 249,000 Palestinians, most of whom are children and women, the destruction of sector facilities, and the increasing suffering of children in the region.
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