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Over 473 million children – more than a sixth of the world’s population – now live in conflict zones. In 2023, there were also 31,729 grave violations of children’s rights, a record since the UN began documenting these incidents in 2010. These violations include an alarming number of murders and mutilations.
In its latest report titled Stop the War on Children, Save the Children reveals a 14% increase in 2023 in violations of the rights of children living in conflict zones around the world. More than 31,000 cases were recorded this year, or around 86 violations a day, including sexual assaults, and attacks on schools.
Over 473 million children – more than a sixth of the world’s population – now live in conflict zones. In 2023, there were also 31,729 grave violations of children’s rights, a record since the UN began documenting these incidents in 2010. These violations include an alarming number of murders and mutilations.
Another serious violation concerns denying access to humanitarian aid. In Palestine, 3,250 such incidents were reported in 2023. Meanwhile, global military spending has tripled, and urgent humanitarian aid needs are being neglected.
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In 2023, the report said that the number of crimes committed during conflicts reached an unprecedented level. In Sudan, these violations have increased 5-fold since 2022, from 317 to 1,759 cases.
