The crisis in Central Sahel
The surge in armed violence across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is having a devastating impact on children’s survival, education, protection and development: 7.2 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance. The Sahel, a region of immense potential, has long been one of the most vulnerable regions in Africa, home to some countries with…, The Sahel has long been one of the most vulnerable regions in Africa. But the surge in armed violence across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is having a devastating impact on children’s survival, education, protection and development. The sharp increase in armed attacks on communities, schools, health centres and other public institutions and…, Central Sahel crisis at a glance, Young girl sitting in the dark with his school books on her lap, using a lamp to read Over the past 2 years armed groups have intensified attacks in parts of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Insecurity is spreading at a rapid pace. Women and children are bearing the brunt of the violence. , The impact on education, Education is a major challenge across the affected countries. Across the Central Sahel, attacks and threats on schools and against teachers and students are becoming more and more common, which further worsens the situation of children. In addition, COVID-19 is making the critical situation for children in the Central Sahel – particularly girls,…, The impact on child protection, This complex emergency is a crisis of children’s care and protection. Children and their families fleeing conflict are at greater risk of violence, exploitation and recruitment by non-state armed groups. In 2019, in Mali alone, 745 grave violations against children were recorded by the United Nations, including recruitment by armed groups,…, The impact on basic social services, Access to basic services, including health care, nutrition, education, safe drinking water and other social services has been seriously compromised, impacting all aspects of children’s lives – their safety, health and wellbeing. Displaced children and their families are being hosted in communities that even before the crisis had limited access to…, ACentral Sahel Advocacy BriefUNICEF October 2020October 2020 Central SahelAdvocacy Brief The surge in armed violence across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is having a devastating impact on childrens survival, education, protection and development. The Sahel, a region of immense potential, has long been one of the most vulnerable regions in Africa,…
West and Central Africa
