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Syria

WHO warns 700,000 more children face hunger in Syria due to continuously deteriorating economy

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.

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  • WHO
Posted
19 May 2022
Originally published
19 May 2022

World + 13 more

Number of internally displaced people reaches 59.1 million worldwide

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.

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  • IDMC
Posted
19 May 2022
Originally published
19 May 2022

World + 3 more

People living in warzones at risk of being forgotten in global vaccination effort

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.

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  • ICRC
Posted
18 May 2022
Originally published
18 May 2022

Syria

The world must not grow numb to the suffering of the Syrian people - UNOCHA

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.

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  • OCHA
Posted
18 May 2022
Originally published
18 May 2022

World + 3 more

Drowning and dehydration are the main causes of migrant deaths in the Horn of Africa

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.

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  • IOM
Posted
18 May 2022
Originally published
18 May 2022

World

Four climate change indicators broke records in 2021, WMO warns

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.

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  • WMO
Posted
18 May 2022
Originally published
18 May 2022

Ethiopia + 2 more

One person likely dying from hunger every 48 seconds in drought-ravaged East Africa

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.

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  • Oxfam
  • Save the Children
Posted
18 May 2022
Originally published
18 May 2022

World + 10 more

UNICEF warns severe wasting is killing more than one million children under-five a year

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.

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  • UNICEF
Posted
17 May 2022
Originally published
17 May 2022

Iraq + 1 more

Syrian refugees in Iraq will lose access to basic foods without urgent funds

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.

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  • UNHCR
  • WFP
Posted
17 May 2022
Originally published
16 May 2022

Mozambique

Rates of child marriage double among thousands of children displaced by conflict in Cabo Delgado

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.

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  • Save the Children
Posted
17 May 2022
Originally published
17 May 2022

World + 5 more

How investments in gender equality have kept health systems running during COVID-19

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.

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  • CARE
Posted
16 May 2022
Originally published
12 May 2022

World + 6 more

Global hunger crisis affecting 811 million people must not become a forgotten statistic

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.

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  • Plan International
Posted
16 May 2022
Originally published
16 May 2022

Yemen

Reopening of Sana'a airport is a stepping stone towards sustainable peace, says NRC

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.

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  • NRC
Posted
16 May 2022
Originally published
16 May 2022

World

WHO launches new Mortality Database visualization portal

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.

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  • WHO
Posted
14 May 2022
Originally published
13 May 2022

World + 1 more

Global rise in vaccine-preventable diseases highlights urgent actions needed to save lives

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.

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  • InterAction
Posted
13 May 2022
Originally published
13 May 2022

Ukraine

Clearing landmines from Ukraine may take decades, despite ongoing efforts

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.

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  • GICHD
Posted
13 May 2022
Originally published
13 May 2022

World + 7 more

Red Cross movement expands support to families separated by violence and conflict

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.

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  • ICRC
  • IFRC
Posted
13 May 2022
Originally published
13 May 2022

Haiti

A wave of violence strikes Port-au-Prince

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.

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  • MSF
Posted
13 May 2022
Originally published
12 May 2022

World + 24 more

World “at a crossroads” in drought management, up 29% in a generation and worsening, says UN

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.

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  • UNCCD
Posted
12 May 2022
Originally published
12 May 2022

World

New health financing initiative in Africa aims to build back better from COVID-19

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.

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  • LMH
Posted
12 May 2022
Originally published
12 May 2022

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