UNICEF
What are the current humanitarian needs for children in Gaza after 15 months of conflict?
The humanitarian needs for children in Gaza are immense following 15 months of conflict. With over 70% of buildings damaged, approximately 1.1 million children lack basic necessities including shelter, clean water, and healthcare services. Despite a temporary reprieve from the ceasefire, Gaza's children remain in a precarious situation without sufficient support. The damage to infrastructure has created an urgent humanitarian crisis requiring sustained aid efforts to address the critical needs of these vulnerable children who continue to face significant challenges in accessing essential services and resources.
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02:04 - 02:10
What would happen to children in Gaza if the ceasefire were to collapse?
If the ceasefire fails, the consequences for Gaza's children would be catastrophic. Just weeks ago, children were being killed in so-called safe zones, dying from malnutrition in their mothers' arms, languishing in pain in hospitals, and even being crushed to death while waiting for flour. This dire scenario could return if hostilities resume. UNICEF emphasizes that returning to such conditions is unacceptable, as it would mean reverting to a situation where children face extreme violence, starvation, and inadequate medical care. The stakes are extraordinarily high for the 1.1 million children in Gaza who remain vulnerable.
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03:09 - 04:00
What is the current situation for children in Gaza and what impact is the restriction on mobile shelters having on them?
Based on Tess Ingram's recent two-week visit to Gaza, children are living in extremely difficult conditions, sitting in rubble and rain without adequate shelter. With over 70% of buildings destroyed and mobile homes not being allowed into Gaza, children lack basic protection from the elements. The restriction on mobile shelters is particularly devastating because it denies children safe housing during ongoing displacement. These children face multiple deprivations simultaneously - inadequate shelter, limited healthcare, insufficient clothing, and continued exposure to harsh weather conditions, all while trying to process their traumatic experiences.
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