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41 organisations operating on the ground in Gaza call on the Government of Israel to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and international law and let humanitarian aid flow freely.
As new data reveals that Yemen is now the world's second biggest food crisis, with half of its population facing hunger and nearly half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition, this World Food Day, international and national organisations in Yemen are calling for urgent action to address the escalating hunger crisis.
The leaders of over 20 major aid groups in Gaza call for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluding, for the first time, that genocide is being committed.
Read the statement from War Child UK and over 100 other organisations.
UN's Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Report
Everyone at War Child UK is hugely relieved by news of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
As we continue to monitor the situation, War Child will continue its vital work in Syria, supporting children for many years to come.
This statement decrying the world's collective failure comes as French government convenes international conference today on Lebanon.
Flutra Gorana, War Child’s Regional Director for the Middle East, reflects on why a devastating week for the humanitarian sector will only strengthen our resolve to help the children of Gaza and call for a ceasefire.
Read our joint statement with other NGOs.
Overnight, the escalation in Gaza has intensified rapidly. Airstrikes have reached an unprecedented level, virtually all communication lines have been cut off and 125 children have been killed.
