Alarming, 110 million children in the region live in countries affected by war, with damaged or destroyed or destroyed houses.
“The life of a child is upset upside down the equivalent of five seconds due to conflicts in the region”, ” said Edouard Beigbeder, Unicef Regional director for the Middle East and North Africa on Tuesday.
UNICEF estimates indicate that 45 million children in the region will require humanitarian assistance in 2025, an increase of 41% since 2020.
Funding for deficits
However, financing gaps affect vital programs in the region.
For example, in May, Syria had to face a 78% financing difference and the state of Palestine a difference of 68% for their 2025 calls. UNICEF regional programs are also subject to increasing financial pressure.
The prospects of 2026 are also dark, said UNICEF, noting that its funding for the Middle East and North Africa should decrease by 20 to 25%, potentially resulting in deficits up to $ 370 million.
Conflicts must stop
This would endanger rescue programs in the region, including the treatment of severe malnutrition, safe water production in conflict areas and fatal disease vaccinations.
“While the fate of children in the region is worsening, the resources necessary to respond become rarer,” said Beigbeder.
“Conflicts must stop. International advocacy to resolve these crises must intensify. And support for vulnerable children must increase, not refuse. ”
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