‘We must be there for them now,’ says UN relief chief, highlighting plight of Gaza’s children
- 2025-01-23 12:00 PM
- Middle East
Gaza City, occupied Palestinian territory – The head of the United Nations humanitarian affairs office has called for urgent action to address the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip, warning that children are bearing the brunt of the suffering.
UN relief chief highlights plight of Gaza’s children
Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, visited Gaza on Sunday and met with families and children affected by the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
“I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza,” Griffiths said in a statement. “Children are particularly vulnerable to the ongoing violence and lack of basic services.”
Griffiths noted that nearly half of Gaza’s 2.3 million population is under the age of 18. He said that these children are facing a range of challenges, including:
- Limited access to food, water, and healthcare
- Exposure to violence and trauma
- Lack of educational opportunities
“These children have endured years of conflict and hardship,” Griffiths said. “They have a right to live in peace and dignity, and we must do everything we can to protect them.”
UN calls for urgent action
Griffiths called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to protect civilians. He also urged the international community to provide dringend humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
“We must be there for the children of Gaza now,” Griffiths said. “We must provide them with the food, water, healthcare, and protection they need to survive and thrive.”
Background
The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. The blockade has crippled the economy and caused a humanitarian crisis.
In recent months, there has been a sharp increase in violence in Gaza. Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens of Palestinians, including children. Palestinian militants have fired rockets into Israel, causing injuries and damage.
The UN has repeatedly called for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peace talks.
‘We must be there for them now,’ says UN relief chief, highlighting plight of Gaza’s children
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