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World: Plus de 23 millions d’enfants supplémentaires pourraient basculer dans la pauvreté en raison des répercussions du conflit au Moyen-Orient sur l’économie mondiale
By UN Children's Fund at ReliefWeb
· July 16, 2026
· 6 min read
. S’appuyant sur des données provenant de plus de 167 pays, cette étude, intitulée The Impact of the Middle East War on Children in Monetarily Poor Households (« Répercussions de la guerre au Moyen-Orient sur les enfants issus de ménages à faible revenu »), montre comment la hausse des prix des denr
Key takeaway « Ce sont les enfants qui paient le prix de l’escalade du conflit au Moyen-Orient, y compris ceux qui se trouvent bien loin de la région », a déclaré la Directrice générale de l’UNICEF, Catherine Russell.
Why this matters
The potential for 23 million additional children to fall into poverty due to the Middle East conflict's impact on the global economy highlights the far-reaching consequences of geopolitical instability on vulnerable populations. The concentration of poverty growth in Asia and Africa, where nearly 80% of the global increase is expected, underscores the existing socioeconomic challenges in these regions. The limited budgetary flexibility in many countries exacerbates the issue, as families struggle to meet basic needs amidst rising food and energy costs. The UNICEF report's findings emphasize the need for targeted support to mitigate the effects of economic shocks on impoverished households, particularly in regions with already high poverty levels. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial to monitor the response of governments, international organizations, and faith-based groups in addressing the escalating humanitarian needs of affected children and families.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? . S’appuyant sur des données provenant de plus de 167 pays, cette étude, intitulée The Impact of the Middle East War on Children in Monetarily Poor Households (« Répercussions de la guerre au Moyen-Orient sur les enfants issus de ménages à faible revenu »), montre comment la hausse des prix des denr
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