Rising Crisis: 70% Increase in Haitian Children Recruited by Armed Groups
UNICEF has reported a significant increase in the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti, with a 70% surge in cases.
This alarming rise highlights the worsening security situation in the country, where children are increasingly being forced or coerced into joining gangs and militias.
The UNICEF report also underscores the severe impact on children’s well-being, with many facing violence, abuse, and being deprived of their basic rights, such as education and healthcare.
The international community is being urged to take action to protect these vulnerable children from exploitation and violence amid the ongoing crisis in Haiti.