More than 10,500 civilians have been killed as constant bombardments, mines, and drone attacks have left a generation traumatised, said 51 members of the Humanitarian NGO Platform in Ukraine.
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NGOs warn further instability and sanctions could exacerbate humanitarian needs in Niger
The combination of sanctions and conflict with existing vulnerabilities could have devastating effects on the lives of more than 4.4 million people who are already in need of humanitarian assistance.
Needs rise to their highest levels since start of crisis in Syria amid cholera outbreak
NGOs call for an urgent scale-up in support, alongside immediate action to secure humanitarian access to north-west Syria, where more than 9,000 suspected cholera infections have now been reported.
Yemen pledging conference leaves the most vulnerable behind - INGOs
While all donors highlighted the seriousness of the humanitarian situation, the indicated US$1.3 billion pledged falls short of the needs identified by the humanitarian community by around US$2.9 billion.
Alarming food crisis leaves 1.2 million hungry in Mali
The levels of hunger are the highest recorded since the beginning of the crisis in Mali in 2012. Drought has hit the country hard, leading to the loss of more than 225,000 hectares of fields.
INGOs call for an end to violence against civilians and warn of imminent humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
Since 1 February, 550 civilians have been killed, including 46 children. This violence escalated even further on Saturday, 27 March, when at least 114 people were killed in a single day.
Syria + 1 more
Aid agencies warn of further irreversible impact, marking 10 years of Syrian conflict
Inside Syria over 80% of people are living in poverty, 12.2 million lack regular access to clean water, 2.4 million children are out of school and food insecurity levels are at a record high.
INGOs call for urgent action on Yemen conflict as women and children bear brunt of suffering
The latest data shows another million people are set to fall into hunger crisis before year-end. Women and children are worst hit, with more than two million children suffering from malnutrition.
INGOs warn upsurge in fighting in Rakhine State could cause greater hunger, displacement and vulnerability
The upsurge in fighting between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar Military in northern Rakhine State has led to many people fleeing their homes while others are trapped and unable to leave.
Burkina Faso + 1 more
About 50 million people may be threatened by hunger in West Africa
Eight organizations warn of the impact of the coronavirus - combined with the lean season, conflict and insecurity - which will stretch the population in a period of fasting and sharing for some.
NGOs cautiously welcome ceasefire in Yemen over COVID-19
In the joint statement, 59 NGOs urge all parties to the conflict to immediately halt fighting, lift restrictions and end interference with vital humanitarian operations.
Bangladesh + 1 more
Sixty-one NGOs warn of worsening crisis in Myanmar
Two years after mass atrocities occurred in Myanmar, the Government and the people of Bangladesh continue to host nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees.
INGOs express deep concern with continued fighting between Myanmar Security and Arakan Army Forces
This conflict is causing civilian casualties, displacing communities, and worsening the already precarious humanitarian situation in central and northern Rakhine State.
INGOs call for unhindered access to Rakhine IDPs
Agencies are very concerned that the current response will not be sufficient to meet the needs of an estimated 5,000 people displaced in various parts of Rakhine state.
Myanmar + 1 more
NGOs warn that returning refugees to Myanmar now would be dangerous and premature
Refugees are terrified about what will happen to them if they are returned to Myanmar now, and distressed by the lack of information they have received, according to a statement by 42 NGOs.
Myanmar + 1 more
Progress needed to end impunity, discrimination and segregation in Rakhine State
INGOs urge the UN Security Council to pressure the government to address the root causes of the crisis; ensure accountability for human rights violations and improve humanitarian access.
International NGOs warn against further escalation of violence around Hodeidah
An attack would likely have a catastrophic impact on civilians, as large parts of the Yemeni population will be at risk of displacement, disease and worsening food insecurity, a joint communiqué says.
Humanitarian groups in Yemen condemn attacks and call for immediate protection of aid workers
INGOs working in Yemen condemn in the strongest terms the abhorrent attack on an ICRC vehicle that resulted in the killing of an employee on 21 April 2018.
Afghanistan NGOs call for action to ensure the protection of aid workers
The recent attack on NGO offices in Jalalabad is not an isolated incident. Over the last year, there have been 156 attacks, including 17 aid workers killed as they attempted to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance.
Chad + 3 more
INGOs call for the stabilization of Boko Haram-affected areas in the Lake Chad Basin
Food security continues to deteriorate in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria, while civilians, in particular women, youth, and children, face massive protection risks.