Children in emergencies: stories of resilience
A staggering 315,000 grave violations against children in conflict were verified by the United Nations between 2005 and 2022, a horrifying illustration of the impact of war and conflict on children. The UN has also verified more than 16,000 attacks on schools and hospitals, and more than 22,000 instances of denial of humanitarian access for…, Ukraine, In a village near Kyiv, 14-year-old Nelya gazes into the distance while her 13-year-old sister Lilya braids her hair. It has been over a year and a half into the full-scale war. The ongoing hostilities and blackouts have impacted the girls’ mental health. They have become used to hiding when the air raid siren sounds and are forever trying to keep…, Armenia, At the end of September, 30,000 children fled their homes. Amidst the chaos, some children were able to bring with them items they hold dear to their hearts, mostly small in size but huge in significance. Fifteen-year-old Eduard managed to take only a part of his extensive collection of medals when he fled. He had dedicated six years to his karate…, Türkiye, Ten-year-old Sidra sits in one of the tents her extended family lives in after their homes were destroyed, in Antakya, Hatay, Türkiye, by the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye and Syria in February. Sidra (10) holds the hand of her grandmother Semiha (73), who now shares the role of raising Sidra. UNICEF/UNI452169/Secker When…, Italy, Between January and mid-September, more than 11,600 unaccompanied and separated children made the perilous journey across the deadly Central Mediterranean Sea migration route to Italy. Travelling alone without their parents or legal guardian, in search of safety and better opportunities, often fleeing armed conflict and war, these children are…
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