UNICEF has issued press releases and statements about the situation of children in Gaza, Iran, and Sudan.
Gaza: “More than 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire of early October. That is roughly one girl or boy killed every day. During a ceasefire.” “A ceasefire that slows the bombs is progress — but one that still buries children is not enough. It is a warning, and it demands enforcement, humanitarian access, and accountability.”
Iran: “UNICEF calls for the protection of all children from all forms of violence and harm. They must be safeguarded from any actions that endanger their lives, freedom, or mental and physical well-being. The Iranian authorities, those involved in the protests, communities, and families, should take every measure to protect children. Security forces must refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force, and children should not be in settings that put them in danger or deprive them of their liberty.”
Sudan: “Children continue to be killed and injured – just this week, eight children were reportedly killed in an attack in Al Obeid in North Kordofan. More than 5 million children have been forced from their homes – the equivalent of 5,000 children displaced every day – many of them repeatedly, with attacks and violence often following them as they move. Millions of children in Sudan are at risk of rape and other forms of sexual violence, which is being used as a tactic of war, with children as young as one reported among survivors.”