Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- A global network of journalists has expressed concern over increasing violence against children in conflict zones and called on governments to prioritise child rights and protection.

The Reporters for Early Age Children in Humanitarian Crisis (REACH) Network, a global initiative of the Moving Minds Alliance, noted that children are now bearing the brunt of avoidable crises worldwide.

In a press release dated 17 September and signed by Mojeed Alabi, Global Co-chair of the group, the network urged governments to end violence and provide "holistic services to young children caught in crisis."

"Global violence is hurting children more than ever," the group said. "The world is witnessing unprecedented crises since World...