Killing of children

Nature

The killing of children refers to the deliberate or accidental causing of death to individuals under the age of 18. This issue encompasses infanticide, filicide, child homicide, and deaths resulting from abuse, neglect, armed conflict, or criminal activity. The killing of children is recognized globally as a grave violation of human rights and a significant social problem, with profound psychological, social, and demographic consequences. Efforts to prevent such deaths involve legal protection, social services, education, and international cooperation, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard children’s lives and well-being in all societies.