
Childhood in Rubble: The Humanitarian Consequences of Urban Warfare for Children 2023 Access Resources White PaperEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The ICRC report, "Childhood in Rubble: The Humanitarian Consequences of Urban Warfare for Children," delves into the devastating impact of urban warfare on children, highlighting the extensive harm caused by landmines, airstrikes, and violence. It emphasizes the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks to protect children in armed conflict, as well as improved training and planning by armed actors to mitigate harm during urban warfare. The report also stresses the importance of understanding the unique risks faced by children and proposes concrete recommendations for parties to the conflict, authorities, and humanitarian actors. Ultimately, the goal is to prevent, reduce, and respond effectively to the profound suffering experienced by children in urban conflict zones. Tags Focus Area: Violence Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Child Development; Child Welfare; Health Services Accessibility; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Armed Conflicts Institutions: International Committee of the Red Cross More like this Alone and Unsafe: Children, Migration, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence 2018 · International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Respecting and Protecting Health Care in Armed Conflicts and in Situations Not Covered by International Humanitarian Law 2012 · International Committee of the Red Cross Protecting Children During War in Cities 2023 · International Committee of the Red Cross The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources White PaperEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

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The ICRC report, "Childhood in Rubble: The Humanitarian Consequences of Urban Warfare for Children," delves into the devastating impact of urban warfare on children, highlighting the extensive harm caused by landmines, airstrikes, and violence. It emphasizes the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks to protect children in armed conflict, as well as improved training and planning by armed actors to mitigate harm during urban warfare. The report also stresses the importance of understanding the unique risks faced by children and proposes concrete recommendations for parties to the conflict, authorities, and humanitarian actors. Ultimately, the goal is to prevent, reduce, and respond effectively to the profound suffering experienced by children in urban conflict zones.

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