Updates

In the past six months, the total number of food-insecure children has risen to more than 4.6 million. An unprecedented number of children is now battling soaring rates of malnutrition.

Up from 55 million a year earlier, the unprecedented figure is the result of new waves of violence, protracted conflict and disasters, according to IDMC's annual report.

Of the 25 countries with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, more than half are embroiled in armed conflict, which takes a heavy toll on health care systems.

The response planned for 2022, seeking $4.4 billion, is only 9% funded. More than 14 million people in Syria will lack critical aid, basic services and means for recovery this year without new monies.

During migration in 2021, deaths due to drowning numbered 64 with five due to harsh environmental conditions – particularly the high temperatures that frequently result in exhaustion and dehydration.

The State of the Global Climate 2021 report confirms that greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification set new records, with harmful and long-lasting ramifications.

The number of people experiencing extreme hunger in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia has more than doubled since last year – from over 10 million to more than 23 million today.

Wasting cases are increasing in areas affected by conflict, climate shocks and ongoing economic fallout from COVID-19. Some countries have seen a 40% or more increase in child wasting since 2016.

Agencies seek $10.1 million urgently to provide critical assistance; 86 percent of in-camp refugees remain food-insecure or vulnerable to food insecurity following a string of socio-economic shocks.

Between January and March, Save the Children recorded 108 cases of child marriage in the Pemba, Metuge, Chiure, and Montepuez districts of Cabo Delgado, against 65 between October and December 2021.

A CARE report highlights case studies and lessons learned during COVID-19. The evidence shows that we must invest in gender equality in health systems to prepare for and respond to the next pandemic.

Plan Int'l CEO said the media spotlight on Ukraine must widen to bring the worsening global hunger crisis out of the shadows - a crisis affecting more people than the entire population of Europe.

If the parties to the conflict continue to work together to operate regular flights in and out of Sana’a, they can help save thousands of lives, prevent premature deaths, and support the economy.

A new portal reflects key updates to modernize the user interface that give unparalleled insight, accessibility and relevance to seven decades of mortality data for policymakers and the public.

As the world continues to face COVID-19, investments are needed to combat the rise in vaccine-preventable illness, which disproportionately affects children, especially those living in conflict settings.

While full-scale humanitarian demining efforts are impossible during the conflict, coordination to support Ukrainian authorities to locate, identify and remove explosive ordnance is under way.

Family reunification is one of the safe and legal routes to protection to Europe, yet families face many challenges due to the complex legal framework and practical obstacles.

MSF is alarmed by the latest wave of violence in Port-au-Prince as its staff have received more than 96 people with gunshot wounds in its medical facilities since April 24.

According to a new report from the UNCCD, more than 1.4 billion people were affected by drought from 2000 to 2019. This makes drought the disaster affecting the second-highest number of people.

Implemented in ten countries, Africa Frontline First will build the continent's community health workforce to end the pandemic, prevent future epidemics and achieve universal health coverage.