in Total, there are estimated to be 1.1 million children, including the venezuelan children who fled to other countries.
the Figures put the light on hjälporganisationers warnings that the crisis in the country threatens to worsen in the coming months, aggravating the already difficult situation for children and families.
the Immigration can affect children’s access to social protection, health care and education. At the same time increases the risk that children may be exposed to discrimination, violence, separation from their parents, xenophobia and abuse, says Unicef.
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that up to 4.9 million people in the region – including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago – will need help this year as a result of migration due to the political and economic situation in Venezuela.
Unicef calls on all the governments concerned to maintain the rights of the child and ensure that they get their basic needs met.
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