According to a new study highlighted by the British charity organization “Save the Children”, which advocates for children’s rights globally, more than 10 million children were forced to flee their homes in 2023 due to ongoing armed conflicts.
The report, featured in a recent Euronews broadcast, reveals a distressing escalation in the number of displaced children worldwide, now exceeding 50 million, marking the highest figure ever recorded.
This number has doubled since 2010, underscoring the deepening crisis of child displacement.
The study further illuminates the dire situation faced by children in conflict zones, with an average of 29,000 children displaced daily within their own countries in 2023, while others have had to seek refuge in foreign nations.
“Save the Children” emphasizes the urgent need for global support for these children, who require not only necessities but also access to safe shelter, education, healthcare, and other essential life services.
An official spokesperson for the organization stressed the profound impact of displacement on children, stating that losing their homes means losing almost everything, including access to healthcare, education, nutrition, and safety.
This statement highlights the critical importance of addressing the needs of displaced children and providing them with the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives amidst ongoing conflicts.
UNICEF sounded the alarm that approximately 700,000 children in Sudan are at risk of experiencing the most severe form of malnutrition this year, with tens of thousands facing the potential of losing their lives.
James Elder, spokesperson for UNICEF, emphasized the dire consequences of the past 300 days of conflict, stating that over 700,000 children are likely to suffer from severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form.
He pointed out that UNICEF’s ability to treat more than 300,000 of these children is hindered without improved access and additional support, potentially resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives.
