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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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.