Children in warzones

6 Minute English vor 1 Monat

How does war affect children?

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The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children
are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five
children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will
be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journalist
who has spent some time with children in warzones and discuss the
topic in simpler English.

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