The effects of growing up female in a war zone
Meet Mimi, a War Child UK Youth Advocate from Libya. Her poem ‘Weak’ shows the effects of growing up female in a war zone.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
Here's why players of the People's Postcode Lottery change lives
In 2013 we were supporting 62,236 children affected by war annually. Now, thanks to the players of the People's Postcode Lottery, that's increased to 165,237.
What are grave violations
There are six ‘grave violations’ of children defined by the United Nations (UN). Here's what they are.
It's been three years since the war in Yemen began, the UK government must do more
Today marks three years of war in Yemen. Britain continues to play a vital role in helping to create the 'world's worst man-made humanitarian crisis of our time'.
UK Government reputation as child rights champion damaged by Saudi Arabia blacklisting
War Child UK: Theresa May must put aside ‘hollow rhetoric’ and stand up for children’s rights when meeting Saudi Crown Prince.
Our new Robot film highlights the psychological effects of war
Today, we're proud to launch our new film to highlight the devastating effects of war on childhood mental health and wellbeing.
Norway suspends arms sales amid war in Yemen
The growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen has led Norway to suspend arms exports to the United Arab Emirates.
UN guilty of sending mixed messages around tolerance for grave violators
Below is the full text of the open letter that War Child, together with 40 other organisations, sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the publication of this year’s Children and Armed Conflict Annual Report.
