The situation in Lebanon
War Child is extremely worried by the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon.
News theme: Emergency
War Child grieves deaths of five children closely connected to its work in Lebanon
Five children closely connected to War Child's work in Lebanon have been killed in an Israeli bombardment overnight (26/09/24 – 27/09/24). Two War Child centres in Baalbek have also been completely destroyed.
UN Ceasefire Resolution Must Be Implemented Immediately To Prevent Further Atrocities Against Children in Gaza
The UN Security Council has voted to support a US-resolution backing a ceasefire plan in Gaza.
Joint statement to UN Security Council
NGOs demand UN Security Council enforce ICJ orders on Israel’s actions in Rafah.
War Child’s response to the attacks on aid workers this week
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.
Famine is imminent in Gaza
The United Nations has officially declared that famine is imminent in Gaza.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Emergency Response
In recent weeks, we have seen an escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between DRC’s army and the M23 non-state armed group.
We will say what the UN’s top court didn’t: the children of Gaza need a #ceasefireNOW
Rob Williams, CEO of the War Child Alliance, reacts to today’s major court ruling on Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Stopping the war on children
It has been 100 days since the current escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza began on 7 October.
Start Network membership statement on the ongoing situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
The Start Network membership of more than 80 local, national, and international aid organisations is deeply worried by the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
