Yemen: The Cost of Inaction (as of February 2023)

SITUATION OVERVIEW

After years of conflict, millions of people in Yemen are suffering from the compounded effects of armed violence, ongoing economic crisis and disrupted public services. Yemen faces the sixth largest internal displacement crisis in the world, with over 4.5 million1 people internally displaced since 2015. Although key truce provisions have remained in place even after the truce expired last October, the humanitarian situation remains dire.

In 2023, an estimated 21.6 million people--two thirds of the population--will need humanitarian assistance and protection services.

Humanitarian partners are seeking $4.3 billion to assist 17.3 million of the most vulnerable.

THE HIGH COST OF INACTION

When funding requirements are not met, life-saving humanitarian programmes and services face delays, scale-backs and suspensions--pushing vulnerable people into even more difficult circumstances. By comparison, a well-funded multi-sectoral response in 2023 will help to prevent 17.3 million people from suffering from high levels of humanitarian need. This includes building on the gains made in 2022 to target high levels of food insecurity, particularly for the 6 million people who are currently facing emergency hunger levels.