The current crisis in Mali has profoundly disrupted the lives of millions of children. In the first half of 2019, a sharp increase in violations against children was recorded, particularly in the killing and maiming of children.
More than 150 children were killed between January and June 2019 – twice as many as in the entire year of 2018 combined.
Repeated attacks have led to children losing their lives, being injured by gunshot or burns, being displaced and separated from their families, and being exposed to violence including rape and other forms of sexual violence, arrests and detention, and psychological trauma. Hundreds of children are also estimated to still be in armed groups, and more than 900 schools remain closed due to insecurity.
UNICEF is working with other UN agencies, local authorities and NGOs to bring help to the children that need it most.
The spike in grave violations has led to a dramatic increase in protection needs in the north and the center of Mali. In the region of Mopti, increasing inter-communal violence and the presence of armed groups has resulted in repeated attacks which have led to the killing and maiming of children, their displacement and separation from their families, and their exposure to sexual violence and psychological trauma. Over 377,000 children are estimated to be currently in need of protection assistance in Mali~UNICEF
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