Children in Syria are caught up in a conflict that not only controls their lives but also puts their basic survival in danger. Almost two million people have been forced to from their homes as a result of this catastrophe, which has severely damaged civilian infrastructure.
The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict has noted a 10% rise in the overall number of severe breaches against children as compared to the previous report.
Armed groups such as Da'esh, the Syrian Democratic troops, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, and troops functioning under the auspices of the opposition Syrian National Army are responsible for 65 percent of the grave violations.
The research underscores that children in Syria have faced hardships for over ten years, including restricted access to essential humanitarian aid, healthcare, and education. Thirty percent more youngsters die as a result of being forced into combat positions; explosive ordnance is the main cause of these deaths. Furthermore, more than 10 million Syrians—of whom half are minors—live in dangerous places where they run the risk of becoming sick or dying.
In accordance with international juvenile justice standards and the child's best interests, the report emphasizes the restriction of liberty for minors and advocates for its use only in extreme cases and for the shortest amount of time. The Special Representative is concerned about the violence against children and the humanitarian situation in