More than 473M children in conflict zones: UNICEF sounds alarm
A UNICEF report reveals more than 473 million children lived in conflict-affected areas in 2023, with numbers likely rising in 2024.
That’s one in six children globally, and double the percentage since the 1990s.
The report warns of increasing threats to children’s lives, rights and well-being.
Climate change has added to the burden, with children under 5 bearing 88% of its global health impact.
Economic hardships also have worsened the crisis.
More than 40 low-income countries spend twice as much on debt servicing as on health, which affects millions of children.
UNICEF highlights the potential of digital public infrastructure to improve access to education, health care, and social protection.
The report calls for stronger systems, disaster resilience, and global unity to protect children’s futures.
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