Escalating conflict across the Middle East and the wider region is putting children’s lives and rights at grave risk. In the first five days of the latest escalation alone, nearly 200 children were reportedly killed — the equivalent of more than six classrooms full of children. Many others across the region have already lost their lives as violence continues.
Homes, schools and neighbourhoods — the places where children should feel safest — have come under attack. Families are being forced to flee their homes, while many schools are now being used as shelters for displaced families. At the same time, essential services such as healthcare, safe water and sanitation are being disrupted or cut off.
Children caught in conflict face not only physical danger but also deep emotional trauma after witnessing violence, losing loved ones or being forced from their homes.
Humanitarian teams are responding urgently, working with partners to deliver healthcare and medical support, safe water and hygiene supplies, protection services and psychosocial support, as well as emergency supplies for displaced families across the region.
