Situation of Children with Aggression War

The children of Yemen have suffered most as a result of the conflict to date. An estimated 12.3 million children are currently in need of humanitarian assistance.

All of whom face serious risks to their safety, wellbeing and fundamental rights – in particular death or maiming as a result of armed exchanges.

Air attacks on schools and hospitals are common – and the continued destruction of public services has left some 4.7 million children in need of educational assistance. An estimated two million children are out of school – exposed to risks including recruitment into armed groups and child marriage.

The ongoing conflict has seen children forced from their homes and separated from family members – with some 1.7 million children classified as IDPs. Mental distress among children and youth in Yemen is acute – at least 35 per cent of child protection incidents reported to social workers in 2018 were related to mental health and psychosocial issues. Yet available support services are scarce.