As oPt faces unprecedented levels of conflict and mass displacement, observing this International Day of Education under the theme of 'learning for lasting peace' resonates more deeply than ever.
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With more than nine million IDPs, Sudan represents world's largest internal displacement crisis
Armed clashes in multiple cities across Sudan have displaced an estimated 6,036,176 IDPs over the past nine months. Prior to 15 April 2023, Sudan already hosted an estimated 3,820,772 IDPs.
Women and girls in Gaza need urgent access to medical and hygiene care
“Many women told me they don’t eat and drink not only because there is not enough to go around, but also to limit the time they have to spend going to use the filthy and unsanitary restrooms” - UNRWA.
Bangladesh + 2 more
Urgent action needed to address dramatic rise in Rohingya deaths at sea - UNHCR
Some 569 Rohingya were reported to have perished or gone missing last year in South-East Asian waters, with nearly 4,500 embarking on deadly sea journeys – a significant increase on previous years.
Sudan + 3 more
Sudan is a forgotten crisis the world must pay attention to now
Loss of life, mass displacement, gender-based violence, hunger and cholera are all occurring at alarming rates. More than 7.4 million are displaced, including 3 million children having fled the violence.
Severe winter in Mongolia puts children at risk, says Save the Children
Children’s mental and physical wellbeing is at risk owing to family separation and limited food and medicine. The frequency of major dzuds has increased due to climate change.
Thousands of families near the frontline receive heating materials to protect against harsh winter
The fighting has already forced thousands to flee. Those who remain face sub-zero temperatures, including the most vulnerable, children, people with disabilities and the elderly, says ICRC.
More than 24,600 killed in Gaza, 70 per cent of whom are women and children
While humanitarian assistance is hardly reaching any segment of the population, women and girls are further disadvantaged by gender inequality in access to supplies, services, and resources.
World + 14 more
Up to 130,000 pupils in Haiti no longer receiving WFP meals due to insecurity and school closures
Since 15 January, the UN Department of Safety and Security has restricted all road missions in the four southern departments. UN Humanitarian Air Service flights have also been temporally suspended.
Babies being born ‘into hell’ amid desperate aid shortages in Gaza
Chronic aid access problems have meant Caesarean sections have been performed without anaesthetic while women have been unable to deliver their stillborn babies because medical staff are overwhelmed.
More than 3.45 million people displaced in Ethiopia - IOM
The main causes of displacement were conflict (64%), drought (17%) and social tension (9%). Somali hosts the highest number due to drought, while Tigray hosts the highest number due to conflict.
Malawi + 3 more
Southern African countries face "overwhelming" cholera outbreak as COVID-19 cases surge - Oxfam
The situation in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe could become uncontrollable, especially as the majority of vulnerable communities have no access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
Thousands newly displaced in Colombia's Pacific region
According to preliminary data from local authorities and OCHA, escalating conflict in the area forced more than 3,000 people to flee their homes, and an additional 10,000 remain confined in their homes.
Population of Khartoum State deprived of lifesaving services, warns MSF
In Khartoum, only a handful of hospitals are operational, and the price of essential medicines continues to soar. MSF teams in the Turkish Hospital receive more than 100 patients a day.
Sudan + 6 more
International community must not turn its back on world's largest displacement in Sudan
More than 7.7 million people have been forced to flee their homes since fighting began on 15 April, according to IOM. Six million are internally displaced while 1.7 million more fled across borders.
Humanitarian crisis deepens as escalation in Yemen threatens civilians, say INGOs
Nearly 22 million people face food insecurity, displacement and limited access to basic services. Disruptions to trade and aid delivery also pose severe risks.
Health workers struggle to respond amid severe restrictions in Rakhine state
Since 13 November when the conflict reignited in Rakhine state, severe movement restrictions are preventing MSF from running any of the 25 mobile clinics that deliver around 1,500 consultations a week.
Unprecedented acute hunger affects millions of people in Cameroon
According to the latest Cadre Harmonisé, almost three million people are facing acute food insecurity while 22% and 10% of the population, respectively, are in phase 2 and 3 of acute food insecurity.
WHO launches appeal for $1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable
WHO aims to reach more than 87 million people in 41 emergencies in 2024 across crises of conflict, climate change and economic instability, which continue to fuel displacement, hunger, and inequality.
Preventing famine and disease outbreaks in Gaza requires faster, safer aid access and more supply routes
The heads of the WFP, UNICEF and the WHO say that getting enough supplies into and across Gaza also depends on fewer restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers.