UN warns of increasing denial of humanitarian aid to children in conflict zones, risking their survival, wellbeing, and development.
UN officials express deep concern over increasing denial of humanitarian aid to children in conflict zones, with special representative Virginia Gamba reporting a significant rise in incidents worldwide. Denying aid access can lead to long-lasting negative effects on children's development, as UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban highlights the dire impact on children's access to age-appropriate nutritious food and medical services. The UN warns that without compliance from parties to conflict, children's survival, wellbeing, and development are at risk, urging all parties to conflict to "allow and facilitate safe, timely, and unimpeded humanitarian access" to protect vulnerable children.
April 03, 2024
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