\u201cTen days into the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, the situation is becoming catastrophic for millions of children across the region. Since 28 February, more than 1,100 children have been reported injured or killed in the violence. This includes 200 children reportedly killed in Iran, 91 in Lebanon, one in Kuwait. These numbers will likely climb as the violence intensifies and spreads.<\/p>\n
\u201cWidespread disruption to education has left millions of children out of school across the region, while hundreds of thousands of children have been displaced by unrelenting bombardment. Civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and water and sanitation systems \u2013 upon which children depend to survive \u2013 have been attacked, damaged, or destroyed by parties to the conflict. Nothing justifies the killing and maiming of children, or the destruction and disruption of essential services that children depend on.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrave violations against children in armed conflict can constitute violations of international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. UNICEF reiterates the Secretary-General\u2019s call on parties to the conflict to end the fighting and engage in diplomatic negotiations. UNICEF also calls on parties to take all necessary precautions in the choice of means and methods of warfare to minimize harm to civilians, including by avoiding the use of explosive weapons that disproportionally affect children.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe region\u2019s children \u2013 all 200 million of them \u2013 are counting on the world to act quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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