First Person: Bodies of children in Haiti have turned into ‘battlegrounds’
February 7, 2025
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The bodies of children in Haiti have turned into “battlegrounds” as the country’s political and security crises worsen, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The report, released on Tuesday, documents the killing, maiming, and sexual violence against children in Haiti in recent months. It also highlights the challenges that children are facing in accessing essential services such as health care, education, and nutrition.
“The situation for children in Haiti is dire and getting worse,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Children are being killed, maimed, and sexually abused with impunity. They are being denied their basic rights to health, education, and safety.”
According to the report, at least 267 children were killed in Haiti in 2022, a 50% increase from the previous year. The majority of these killings were carried out by armed gangs, which have become increasingly powerful in recent months.
The report also documents at least 1,152 cases of sexual violence against children in Haiti in 2022, a 30% increase from the previous year. The majority of these cases were perpetrated by armed gang members.
In addition to the violence, children in Haiti are also facing severe food insecurity. According to the World Food Programme, an estimated 1.3 million children in Haiti are currently facing hunger.
“The situation in Haiti is a humanitarian crisis,” said Russell. “We need urgent action to protect children and provide them with the essential services they need.”
UNICEF is calling for an immediate end to the violence against children in Haiti. The agency is also calling for increased humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of children and their families.
“We cannot stand by and watch as the children of Haiti suffer,” said Russell. “We must act now to protect their lives and their futures.”
First Person: Bodies of children in Haiti have turned into ‘battlegrounds’
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