Urban warfare has turned homes into battlegrounds.




More than one in six children globally now live in areas affected by conflict, forced to face unthinkable violations.

Children in conflict zones face devastating consequences, as urban warfare has turned homes into battlegrounds. The presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance continues to endanger entire communities, with children being especially vulnerable. These weapons alone are responsible for about 25% of child casualties in armed conflicts.

In addition, over 3,000 children were detained due to their real or alleged involvement with armed groups, marking an increase from the previous year. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, emphasizes that these children should be seen primarily as victims and urges authorities to seek alternatives to detention.

At the same time, she warns that children caught in hostilities are being robbed of their childhood, as governments and armed groups continue to violate international laws that protect minors.

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