Here’s the translation into American English:
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Approximately 10,000 newborns in Gaza lack legal status, according to a UN report. This alarming situation arises amid a conflict that has resulted in thousands of deaths in the region, primarily affecting the civilian population. Violence, along with the collapse of infrastructure, has disrupted birth registration processes, leading to many children not being officially recognized.
Since October 7, 2023, around 10,000 babies have been unable to be registered, jeopardizing their access to vital basic services such as healthcare, education, and humanitarian assistance. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that these children are particularly vulnerable to risks such as exploitation and trafficking, lacking the protection provided by legal documentation. The absence of paperwork also complicates family reunification efforts in an already devastating context.
Although the registration system continues to operate, it faces unprecedented pressure. Health facilities have suffered severe damage and many government offices are closed, making it difficult for families to complete necessary procedures. In the long term, this lack of recognition could perpetuate cycles of marginalization and statelessness in a society already facing multiple crises.
OCHA has also expressed growing concern about the increasing psychological trauma and physical vulnerability among unaccompanied children. These minors are often separated from their families during hospital evacuations, risking care from untrained adults, which worsens their situation.
In the last 21 months, over 17,000 children have died and 33,000 have been injured in Gaza, reflecting a heartbreaking average of 28 deaths per day—a loss equivalent to an entire classroom. Recently, an attack left ten people dead, including seven children who were simply trying to collect drinking water.
The Executive Director of UNICEF has condemned this tragic reality at a United Nations Security Council meeting, urging the international community to take action in response to the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which not only affects physical infrastructure but also leaves thousands of children without a hopeful future.
via: MiMub in Spanish
