Protecting children in West and Central Africa
Major humanitarian crises continue to unfold across the West and Central Africa region (WCAR). 57.5 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance, a figure that has almost doubled since 2020, due to a surge in armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Graça Machel Report, "The Impact…, In West and Central Africa, conflict continues to have a dramatic impact on the survival, well-being and development of children. Over the past years the region has seen more conflict and adverse consequences on civilians. The COVID-19 pandemic has also exacerbated the vulnerabilities of children, due to the disruption of key social services…, Meet the children building back a better life, Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #BuildBackBetterLives, A carousel post depicting a girl's journey in building back after violence November 2021, BUILD BACK BETTER LIVES Protecting children from grave violations in West and Central Africa Advocacy Note UNICEF/UN0441449/Vincent Tremeau ADVOCACY NOTE: PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM GRAVE VIOLATIONS IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA 02 ContentsWhat protection concerns do children face in West and Central Africa? How does the United Nations monitor grave…