Child Violence Record in 2024 in war zones – at the top of the Gaza list, LD Congo and Haiti

From the Gaza Strip to the Congo People’s Republic, violence that affects children in conflict areas reached “unprecedented” levels in 2024, as reported by the UN annual report released yesterday. “In 2024, violence against children during armed conflicts reached unprecedented levels, a 25% increase in serious violations was recorded compared to 2023,” said the report signed by UN Secretary -General Antonio Guters (p. 2). The UN “verified” 41,370 serious violations with victims of children in 2024, including 36,221 committed last year and another 5,149 that had been committed in previous years but were confirmed in 2024, this is the highest number since it was created for this purpose. The tragic record breaks down one that was recorded the previous year, in 2023, when a 21% increase was already increased compared to the previous year. With over 4,500 dead and […]
Source: News Beast

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