Children across the Middle East gripped by fear and uncertainty as violence escalates
The escalation of violence across the Middle East is placing millions of children and their families at serious risk of harm and death, World Vision New Zealand warns.
The organisation’s Regional Leader for the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Eleanor Monbiot says: “We are deeply concerned about today’s escalation of violence in the Middle East, which is putting the lives of millions of children and families across the region at grave risk. We call for peace and urge all parties to the conflict to de-escalate.
“Families in the Middle East will now be living in deep fear for what the consequences of this conflict might be, and the threat that comes if it escalates further. Girls and boys across the region are frightened, unable to sleep, and unsure whether their homes, schools, and loved ones will remain safe. No child should have to live with this level of fear and uncertainty.
“We know from working with communities in Lebanon, the West Bank, Syria, Jordan, and Türkiye, how ongoing conflict, violence and displacement over recent years and months emotionally and physically damages children. This cycle of violence must come to an end, allowing children to thrive and reach their God-given potential.
World Vision is calling for peace, compassion, and immediate efforts to protect civilians.
The organisation is urging all parties to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of families and children, while ensuring humanitarian assistance can reach those in need across the region.
The organisation’s Regional Leader for the Middle East and Eastern Europe, Eleanor Monbiot says: “We are deeply concerned about today’s escalation of violence in the Middle East, which is putting the lives of millions of children and families across the region at grave risk. We call for peace and urge all parties to the conflict to de-escalate.
“Families in the Middle East will now be living in deep fear for what the consequences of this conflict might be, and the threat that comes if it escalates further. Girls and boys across the region are frightened, unable to sleep, and unsure whether their homes, schools, and loved ones will remain safe. No child should have to live with this level of fear and uncertainty.
“We know from working with communities in Lebanon, the West Bank, Syria, Jordan, and Türkiye, how ongoing conflict, violence and displacement over recent years and months emotionally and physically damages children. This cycle of violence must come to an end, allowing children to thrive and reach their God-given potential.
World Vision is calling for peace, compassion, and immediate efforts to protect civilians.
The organisation is urging all parties to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of families and children, while ensuring humanitarian assistance can reach those in need across the region.