Yemen Conflict Kills or Maims Eight Children a Day
An average of eight children are killed or maimed every day in Yemen as a direct result of the conflict that has affected the country since April, according to a…
Syrian Crisis Causing Child Labor: Report
The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria are pushing an increasing number of children into exploitation in the labor market, and much more needs to be done to reverse the…
Tanzania: Cholera Outbreak Among Burundian Refugees
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is rushing critical relief supplies to Tanzania’s north-western border with Burundi amid a devastating cholera outbreak affecting tens of thousands of refugees there. In…
Nepal Earthquakes: Lives of Babies and Mothers at Risk
At least 70 per cent of birthing centres across the 14 most-affected districts of Nepal have been damaged or destroyed, rising to 90 per cent in some areas. Around twelve…
Has the UN Lost Its Relevance… and Respect?
The UN (United Nations) believes that “respect for UN flag is disappearing” as its aid workers are increasingly being targeted by violent elements in different parts of the world. The…
Yemen Violence: Over 540 Killed in 2 Weeks
The violence in Yemen continues to wreak havoc upon the country’s civilian population and restrict humanitarian access to those most in need amid a spate of aerial attacks and ground…