Child and woman injured following rocket attack in Iraq

In a statement, Sheema SenGupta stressed that “children must be protected from attacks at all times” and that schools and homes must always be places of safety.

Wishing the injured a speedy recovery, the representative said that “nothing justifies attacks on civilians” and called on all parties to fulfill their obligation, under international law, to protect children.

“All children in Iraq deserve to live their lives without the constant threat of violence”, she said.

Ms. SenGupta also believes schools should be protected because “they are a place of sanctuary for children to learn and fulfill their potential.”