2022 saw a surge in violence and sexual abuse against children, with 450 million in conflict zones and 333 million in extreme poverty, warns UN's special representative Najat Maalla M'jid.

Najat Maalla M'jid, the UN's special representative on violence against children, warns of an unprecedented surge in violence and sexual abuse against youth, driven by war, climate change, hunger, and displacement. By the end of 2022, over 450 million children were in conflict zones, and 333 million lived in extreme poverty. M'jid calls for coordinated public spending and community involvement to combat this crisis, amid concerns that budget constraints may hinder efforts.

October 10, 2024
54 Articles

Further Reading