Violence against children hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, UN report says

Violence against children in war zones surged to "unprecedented levels" in 2024, a UN report said Thursday, documenting 41,370 grave violations—36,221 new cases and 5,149 older ones verified this year—the highest since global monitoring began nearly 30 years ago. Gaza and Congo were among the worst-hit regions.

Jun 20, 2025 - 00:00
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Violence against children hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, UN report says
Violence against children in war zones surged to "unprecedented levels" in 2024, a UN report said Thursday, documenting 41,370 grave violations—36,221 new cases and 5,149 older ones verified this year—the highest since global monitoring began nearly 30 years ago. Gaza and Congo were among the worst-hit regions.

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