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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.
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.
More than 140 NGOs call for parties to Yemen conflict to restore and renew truce and build lasting peace
"The six-month truce shifted Yemen into a new phase, one that could represent the beginning of the end of this conflict. We call on you to ensure this opportunity grows into lasting peace and promise."
Syria + 1 more
Millions of lives in balance as crucial UN Security Council vote on Syria looms
Nine in 10 people need help in NW Syria. The UN provides food, water, shelter, medicine, education and protection. Non-renewal of the cross-border mechanism would cut this lifeline with no alternative.
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.
More than 40 NGOs call for renewal and expansion of truce in Yemen
A longer truce would be the first step towards building the lasting peace that is critical to allow people to move beyond food handouts and build their self-reliance.
NGOs urge the Security Council to maintain a critical lifeline for Syrians in the north-west
Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe should the UN Security Council fail to renew a resolution allowing lifesaving aid delivered cross-border to reach Syria by July 10.
Burkina Faso + 11 more
West Africa faces worst food crisis in 10 years, with 27 million people already suffering from hunger
This number could rise to 38 million this June - a new historic level and already an increase by more than a third over last year - unless urgent action is taken, warns Oxfam.
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.
Concerns as attack cuts 120,000 people off from water supply in Sa’ada, Yemen
This attack comes amid an escalation in violence across the country, where the last three months of 2021 recorded a 60 per cent increase in civilian casualties compared to the previous quarter.
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.
More than one million people at risk of hunger in Syria if cross-border aid resolution not renewed
Aid agencies are warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe if the UN Security Council fails to renew a resolution allowing lifesaving aid delivered cross-border to reach Syria.
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.
NGOs warn the response to rising cases of COVID-19 and harsh winter in northern Syria is failing
Syrians are suffering from lack of access to aid, including food, water and medical supplies such as oxygen, and funding is falling short of meeting the basic needs of millions across the country.
Aid groups warn G20 must act to prevent humanitarian catastrophe in wake of Covid-19 recession
Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 21 November, agencies are calling for early action to prevent soaring rates of hunger and malnutrition resulting from pandemic-related global economic recession.
World + 4 more
More than 21,000 people killed since UN global ceasefire resolution
The UN Secretary-General issued his first call for a global ceasefire in March, yet early signs of progress have since stalled as armed groups have continued or even increased fighting.
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.
Myanmar + 1 more
Prospects for durable solutions and justice remain elusive for Rohingya after three years
Most remain in overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh. For many, returning to Myanmar is not an option until guarantees are provided by the government for their safety and protection of their rights.