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UN Report Blames Governments, Especially Israel, for Child Violations

6/19/2026

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The 2025 UN report named government forces as the first-time primary perpetrators of violations against children.
It documented 38,558 violations affecting 24,174 children, with Israeli forces responsible for 12,445, and forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was appalled and urged Israel to adopt a protection plan.
Special Representative Vanessa Frazier said impunity, combat and drones drove the increase in child casualties.

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The 2025 UN report named government forces as the first-time primary perpetrators of violations against children.
It documented 38,558 violations affecting 24,174 children, with Israeli forces responsible for 12,445, and forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was appalled and urged Israel to adopt a protection plan.
Special Representative Vanessa Frazier said impunity, combat and drones drove the increase in child casualties.