Friday, August 29, 2025

Rampant Children’s Rights Violations, ‘Defining Feature’ of Haiti’s Crisis, UNICEF Head Says



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Rampant Children’s Rights Violations, ‘Defining Feature’ of Haiti’s Crisis, UNICEF Head Says


“In 2024, Haiti ranked among the five countries on the Children and Armed Conflict agenda with the highest number of verified grave violations against children anywhere in the world,” said Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Last year, the UN in Haiti verified over 2,000 grave violations against children – up nearly 500 per cent from 2023.

“Most alarming” is the almost 700 per cent rise in verified cases of the rampant recruitment and use of children by armed groups, alongside a 54 per cent increase in killing and maiming, she said, stressing that “we believe the true figures are much higher”. Children are estimated to account for 50 per cent of active armed group members.

UNICEF and partners are being denied access to provide the humanitarian response that is so desperately needed, she said, calling on the Council to “use all available leverage” to protect children and support concrete actions to prevent further violations.

“Every child deserves a chance to be safe, healthy, and to live in peace. But peace can only be forged and sustained when children are prioritized and protected.”






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