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At least 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in areas affected by conflict, with the world experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.

At least 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in areas affected by conflict, with the world experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.

More than 78 missiles and 106 drones were deployed in the Christmas Day assault, particularly affecting thermal power plants and boiler stations providing heating to homes.

Research found around 103 million school-aged children living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.

Research found around 103 million school-aged children living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.

Key activities include distributing essential household items, conducting cash distributions, providing water, sanitation and health services, and implementing safeguarding protection strategies.

43% of Ukrainian children experience psychosocial distress, including anxiety, dread, and irritability. The war has put 1.4 million, at risk of mental health conditions.

The humanitarian outlook remains dire due to economic hardship and climate shocks. More than half the population requires humanitarian support, making it the world's second-largest humanitarian crisis.

“The community’s cooperation and determination were essential to achieving this,” says Marwan Taher, MSF’s project coordinator in Rokero. Malnutrition and other health issues must be addressed.

UNHCR has scaled up its response to address the rapidly growing needs of those newly arrived. Some 60,000 refugees have received critical relief items including mattresses, blankets and personal hygiene kits.

UNHCR has scaled up its response to address the rapidly growing needs of those newly arrived. Some 60,000 refugees have received critical relief items including mattresses, blankets and personal hygiene kits.

Children are too scared to return to their homes seven days after devastating earthquakes hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, making for a very different Christmas this year, Save the Children said

Twenty months into the conflict, Sudan faces a deepening famine crisis with widespread starvation and rising acute malnutrition. The IPC has identified famine in five areas and predicts five more will face famine by May 2025.

In the absence of a change to Israeli policy on the entry of food and nutrition supplies to this area, FEWS NET expects non-trauma mortality levels will pass the Famine threshold between January and March 2025.

The documented crimes at Wharf Jérémie occur in an alarming context of violence and human rights violations in Haiti, involving criminal gangs, self-defense groups, and unorganized members of the population.

As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths. This accounts for 35% of the global cholera burden and 18% of global reported mortality.

More than 13,600 people, including children, are suspected or confirmed to have died from dengue, cholera, and mpox this year. These resurgences were fuelled partly by climate crises and conflict.

Almost three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, international actors still monopolize humanitarian response funding, leadership, and policy influence.

In a joint report released today, ActionAid and Oxfam reveal that so-called evacuation orders between 23 September and 31 October may amount to a campaign of forcible transfer— a grave breach of IHL.

Damage to shelters is severe, with 39,133 houses destroyed and 13,343 damaged, leaving many families without shelter or necessities and exposing them to further risks.