UNICEF reports that there are indications of acute psychological distress among the forcibly displaced Artsakh children who have found shelter in Armenia.
Social workers, who work with 300 children daily in two UNICEF safe corners in Goris, have reported that many of these children are grappling with feelings of anxiety, fear, and anger, which manifest in nightmares, bedwetting, and inconsolable crying. Some children become isolated from everyone, becoming non-communicative and struggling to express their emotions or comprehend what had happened with them.
Over the past two weeks, more than 30,000 Artsakh Armenian children have sought refuge in Armenia since hostilities began in their home communities. These children have not only faced the challenges of displacement but have also experienced disruptions in their education. They have lived in dangerous and unsafe conditions, while living in constant fear of further attacks.
Christine Weigand, UNICEF's Representative in Armenia, has emphasized that without sustained support, these children will carry the scars of these "tragic events" for years to come, highlighting the profound impact of military conflict and displacement on their lives.
UNICEF Children's Fund calls for $12.6 million over the next six months to help Artsakh children.
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