World Failed To Protect Children Living In Conflict In 2018, UNICEF Says

UNICEF: World has failed to protect children in conflict in 2018: UNICEF
“The futures of millions of children living in countries affected by armed conflict are at risk, as warring parties continue to commit grave violations against children, and world leaders fail to hold perpetrators accountable — UNICEF said … UNICEF calls on all warring parties to abide by their obligations under international law to immediately end violations against children and the targeting of civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and water infrastructure. UNICEF also calls on states with influence over parties to conflict to use that influence to protect children…” (12/28).

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