The United Nations says insecurity, poverty, displacement, and explosive ordnance, alongside legal restrictions, have had devastating consequences for children in Afghanistan.
In a report by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, published on Friday, October 9, the UN said that increased border clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan had further affected children.
According to the report, the United Nations verified 4,582 grave violations against children in Afghanistan between 2023 and 2025.
This figure represents a 38 percent decrease compared with the previous reporting period. However, the UN said the decline did not indicate a significant improvement in the situation of children.
During this period, 1,415 children were killed or injured. The United Nations added that explosive ordnance accounted for 80 percent of child casualties.
According to the report, the largest number of verified grave violations against children was attributed to the Taliban.
Vanessa Frazier, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, called on all parties to take action to protect children and refrain from using explosive weapons in populated areas.
