New Era of Crisis for Children as Global Conflicts Intensify and Inequality Worsens
Published: January 13, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
A new report from UNICEF paints a grim picture of the world’s children, with escalating conflicts and worsening inequality creating a “new era of crisis” for the most vulnerable.
“The world is facing a child rights emergency,” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore. “Children are bearing the brunt of conflicts, climate change, and poverty. They are being denied their rights to health, education, and protection.”
The report, titled “The State of the World’s Children 2025,” finds that the number of children living in conflict zones has increased by 50% since 2015. As of 2023, nearly 40% of the world’s children live in countries affected by conflict.
Children in conflict zones are exposed to violence, abuse, and exploitation. They are often forced to flee their homes, and they lack access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
The report also finds that inequality is worsening around the world. The gap between the richest and poorest children is growing wider, and children from poor families are more likely to suffer from poverty, malnutrition, and disease.
“Inequality is a major driver of child poverty and vulnerability,” said Fore. “Children from poor families are more likely to be denied their rights, and they are more likely to suffer from the effects of conflict and climate change.”
The report calls for urgent action to address the crisis facing children. It recommends increasing funding for child protection programs, providing more support to children affected by conflict, and reducing inequality through policies that benefit poor families.
“We cannot afford to wait any longer to act,” said Fore. “The future of our world depends on the well-being of our children. We must come together to create a better world for them.”
Key findings of the report:
- 40% of the world’s children live in countries affected by conflict.
- The number of children living in conflict zones has increased by 50% since 2015.
- Children in conflict zones are exposed to violence, abuse, and exploitation.
- Inequality is worsening around the world, and children from poor families are more likely to suffer from poverty, malnutrition, and disease.
- The report calls for urgent action to address the crisis facing children.
Recommendations from the report:
- Increase funding for child protection programs.
- Provide more support to children affected by conflict.
- Reduce inequality through policies that benefit poor families.
New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens
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