As calls for an end to the continuing conflict in Gaza continues to gain greater attention, UNICEF has also issued a statement calling for an end to what many describe as 'an unjustifiable and unfortunate' war that has so far led to the killing of more than a thousand most especially women and children.
Below we reproduce the full text of the statement by UNICEF Director Ann M. Veneman regarding the humanitarian situation in
"Over 300 children have been killed and more than 1,500 wounded, since the beginning of the
Each day more children are being hurt, their small bodies wounded, their young lives shattered.
"These are not just cold figures. They talk of children's lives interrupted. No human being can watch this without being moved. No parent can witness this and not see their own child.
"This is tragic. This is unacceptable. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is currently in the Middle-East appealing for urgent compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1860, which calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire and for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout
"Humanitarian access to all, especially to the most vulnerable, must be unhampered. The Resolution also stresses that civilian populations must be protected on both sides, in line with international principles.
Schools and medical facilities must be protected and be considered zones of peace, in all circumstances.
"The crisis in
"Children form the majority of the population of
"Together with its partners, UNICEF is doing all it can to assist them, despite the difficult current conditions. New resources have been made immediately available to provide children and their families with their urgent needs: water, educational and resuscitation kits, among many other assistance items.
"Beyond the immediate needs of the children who have lost their homes, have no access to water, electricity and medicine, beyond the horrific physical scars and injuries however, are the deeper psychological wounds of these children. For these children, psychological and social healing will be long and difficult.
"Only when there is a cessation of hostilities can children begin the long journey back to a semblance of what is the most fundamental right of a child, the right to a life free from physical and mental violence.
UNICEF calls on all parties to take every measure to protect children.
"UNICEF, created in 1946, is the leading agency for children globally. UNICEF is in over 158 countries including The Gambia. The Country Programme of Cooperation 2007-2011 is the fourth negotiated between the Government of The Gambia and UNICEF. In addition, UNICEF also works with many partners who contribute to attaining results for children and women in The Gambia." UNICEF Condemns War on As calls for an end to the continuing conflict in Gaza continues to gain greater attention, UNICEF has also issued a statement calling for an end to what many describe as 'an unjustifiable and unfortunate' war that has so far led to the killing of more than a thousand most especially women and children. Below we reproduce the full text of the statement by UNICEF Director Ann M. Veneman regarding the humanitarian situation in "Over 300 children have been killed and more than 1,500 wounded, since the beginning of the Each day more children are being hurt, their small bodies wounded, their young lives shattered. "These are not just cold figures. They talk of children's lives interrupted. No human being can watch this without being moved. No parent can witness this and not see their own child. "This is tragic. This is unacceptable. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is currently in the Middle-East appealing for urgent compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1860, which calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire and for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout "Humanitarian access to all, especially to the most vulnerable, must be unhampered. The Resolution also stresses that civilian populations must be protected on both sides, in line with international principles. Schools and medical facilities must be protected and be considered zones of peace, in all circumstances. "The crisis in "Children form the majority of the population of "Together with its partners, UNICEF is doing all it can to assist them, despite the difficult current conditions. New resources have been made immediately available to provide children and their families with their urgent needs: water, educational and resuscitation kits, among many other assistance items. "Beyond the immediate needs of the children who have lost their homes, have no access to water, electricity and medicine, beyond the horrific physical scars and injuries however, are the deeper psychological wounds of these children. For these children, psychological and social healing will be long and difficult. "Only when there is a cessation of hostilities can children begin the long journey back to a semblance of what is the most fundamental right of a child, the right to a life free from physical and mental violence. UNICEF calls on all parties to take every measure to protect children. "UNICEF, created in 1946, is the leading agency for children globally. UNICEF is in over 158 countries including The Gambia. The Country Programme of Cooperation 2007-2011 is the fourth negotiated between the Government of The Gambia and UNICEF. In addition, UNICEF also works with many partners who contribute to attaining results for children and women in The Gambia."
UNICEF Condemns War on
As calls for an end to the continuing conflict in Gaza continues to gain greater attention, UNICEF has also issued a statement calling for an end to what many describe as 'an unjustifiable and unfortunate' war that has so far led to the killing of more than a thousand most especially women and children.
Below we reproduce the full text of the statement by UNICEF Director Ann M. Veneman regarding the humanitarian situation in
"Over 300 children have been killed and more than 1,500 wounded, since the beginning of the
Each day more children are being hurt, their small bodies wounded, their young lives shattered.
"These are not just cold figures. They talk of children's lives interrupted. No human being can watch this without being moved. No parent can witness this and not see their own child.
"This is tragic. This is unacceptable. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is currently in the Middle-East appealing for urgent compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1860, which calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire and for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout
"Humanitarian access to all, especially to the most vulnerable, must be unhampered. The Resolution also stresses that civilian populations must be protected on both sides, in line with international principles.
Schools and medical facilities must be protected and be considered zones of peace, in all circumstances.
"The crisis in
"Children form the majority of the population of
"Together with its partners, UNICEF is doing all it can to assist them, despite the difficult current conditions. New resources have been made immediately available to provide children and their families with their urgent needs: water, educational and resuscitation kits, among many other assistance items.
"Beyond the immediate needs of the children who have lost their homes, have no access to water, electricity and medicine, beyond the horrific physical scars and injuries however, are the deeper psychological wounds of these children. For these children, psychological and social healing will be long and difficult.
"Only when there is a cessation of hostilities can children begin the long journey back to a semblance of what is the most fundamental right of a child, the right to a life free from physical and mental violence.
UNICEF calls on all parties to take every measure to protect children.
"UNICEF, created in 1946, is the leading agency for children globally. UNICEF is in over 158 countries including The Gambia. The Country Programme of Cooperation 2007-2011 is the fourth negotiated between the Government of The Gambia and UNICEF. In addition, UNICEF also works with many partners who contribute to attaining results for children and women in The Gambia."
