Nigeria
Grave Violations
- 2,560 grave violations against 1,342 children (528 boys, 814 girls).
- 923 children (332 boys, 591 girls) were recruited and used.
- 37 children (28 boys, 9 girls) were detained for alleged association with armed groups.
- Killing (35) and maiming (11) of 46 children (41 boys, 5 girls).
- Sexual violence was perpetrated against 331 children (7 boys, 324 girls).
- Attacks on schools (1) and hospitals (1).
- 1,250 children (453 boys, 797 girls) were abducted.
- 3 incidents of the denial of humanitarian access were verified.
Current situation
Northeast Nigeria remains a high-threat and fluid environment characterized by non-State armed groups’ activity, by the use of improvised explosive devices and targeted abduction. Combined with growing humanitarian needs and increasing challenges for humanitarian access, these dynamics have directly increased risks to children and their exposure to grave violations.
Developments and Concerns
- Call on the Government to promote accountability for grave violations, ensuring that all victims receive comprehensive justice and protection services.
- Call on the Government to increase public investment in child protection systems, and expediting explosive ordnance clearance, risk education and victim assistance.
- Concern regarding the continued high number of grave violations against children, primarily attributed to JAS and ISWAP.