Abandoned children in wartime face various forms of separation, such as death of parents, forced evacuation, or being given up by families due to poverty and conflict. This can lead to orphans, displaced persons, and hidden children who are often left vulnerable. Efforts to help these children include evacuation programs, international adoption, and the work of organizations like UNICEF that provide support and care.
From the series Children in War.
Children are particularly vulnerable in war situations. They are more likely to suffer death, injury, displacement and psychological trauma as a result of violations of international law, including their recruitment by armed groups and attacks on essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.
