Haiti Children Displaced by Violence Nearly Double in a Year, UNICEF Says
Haiti Children Displaced by Violence Nearly Double in a Year, UNICEF Says: The number of Haiti children displaced by violence nearly doubled in one year, UNICEF has revealed, warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis as armed groups tighten control and basic services collapse.
Alarming Rise in Child Displacement
According to UNICEF, around 680,000 children have been displaced — almost twice as many as last year — as Haiti’s violence spirals. The agency estimates that over 6 million people, including 3.3 million children, urgently need humanitarian assistance.
Growing Humanitarian Crisis
“Children in Haiti are experiencing violence and displacement at a terrifying scale,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Each time they flee, they lose their homes, education, and childhood.”
Grim Numbers and Malnutrition Concerns
More than 1 million children now face severe food insecurity, while about 288,500 children under five could suffer acute malnutrition in 2025.
UNICEF added that 2.7 million people live in gang-controlled areas, and 1.3 million have already been forced from their homes.
Security and International Response
Armed gangs have seized much of Haiti, overwhelming police and crippling aid operations.
Last month, the UN Security Council approved a U.S.-backed plan to expand an international security mission. However, the mission still lacks enough funding, personnel, and equipment to restore stability.
UNICEF’s Call for Action
UNICEF is appealing for immediate global funding to support shelter, clean water, education, and healthcare. The agency warned that underfunding threatens essential programs for Haiti’s displaced children.
