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Syrians have an unprecedented opportunity to chart a new future built on justice, accountability and respect for human rights. The dream of accountability for past brutality is closer to becoming reality.

Since the first suspected case was reported on 5 November, the number of people affected has risen significantly, placing an immense strain on the limited response to date.

Globally, 213 million children are at the sharp end of unpredictable and volatile emergencies. With 109 million children targeted by UNICEF for humanitarian assistance in 2025, donor funding is critical.

A survey by MSF has found that the rate of global acute malnutrition has doubled in some areas of Katsina state since last year. These results are “terrifying”, according to MSF's medical coordinator.

The medical needs in Afghanistan are huge, and more women Afghan medical staff need to be trained to address them. For this to happen, women need to have access to education.

The attack has created a living nightmare for the displaced people, with panic, mass displacement and casualties as young as four years old who have sustained severe injuries.

With the virus presenting an ongoing threat in endemic regions, preventive Ebola vaccination will protect frontline workers, communities and health systems, helping mitigate the impact of outbreaks.

More than 50,000 Haitians have been displaced in the past two weeks alone due to insecurity related to armed groups, while across the country, 5.4 million people are facing acute hunger.