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Last night, MPs in the UK voted against calling for a ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza and Israel, despite the numerous calls made by War Child and many other human rights and humanitarian organisations across the country.
The Start Network membership of more than 80 local, national, and international aid organisations is deeply worried by the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
War Child condemn all violence against children.
The UN Security Council, the UN Secretary General and all world leaders with influence must take immediate action to ensure a ceasefire comes into effect. It remains our only option to avert further loss of civilian life and humanitarian catastrophe. Anything less will forever be a stain on our collective conscience.
We are calling on the authorities in Afghanistan to allow humanitarian organisations to allow both men and women to work so we can continue to support the children who need to access vital services.
As a new phase of violent conflict began today in Ukraine, War Child is deeply concerned for the welfare of 7.5 million children – who are at grave risk of death, injury, mental distress, and displacement following an increased escalation in hostilities.
