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An estimated 9.3 million people, including 5.7 million children, are affected by conflict in northeast, northwest and north central Nigeria. Of these, more than 2.9 million people are displaced, while 1 million live in inaccessible areas.
Humanitarian crises due to protracted armed conflict, armed violence and community clashes between farmers and herders have resulted in alarming food insecurity and malnutrition, compounded by epidemics and childhood illnesses within a context of deteriorating water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions. -
UNICEF will provide an integrated multisectoral response, focusing on programmatic convergence for conflict-affected populations. The Rapid Response Mechanism will provide timely and coordinated support to areas with increased needs. A systematic gender lens will be applied to all programme designs while strengthening programme quality.
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UNICEF requires US$270.3 million to deliver an integrated package of assistance focusing on nutrition, education, WASH, health and child protection services to address the needs of vulnerable and crisis-affected children.