In the first six days of February alone, 30 schools were shuttered as a result of escalating violence in urban areas, while more than one in four schools has remained closed since October last year.
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IOM aid convoy to northwest Syria departs from Türkiye after earthquake
The consignment consists of blankets, mattresses, tents and shelter material, as well as basic relief items and solar lamps, to help at least 5,000 people, with support from IOM's local partners.
World + 10 more
New cholera cases in Africa surging fast, reaching a third of 2022 total in a month
Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases - if the trend continues, it could surpass the number of cases recorded in 2021, the worst year for cholera in Africa in nearly a decade.
Türkiye + 1 more
Death toll passes 12,500 with 55,000 injured and 300,000 homeless in southern Türkiye and northern Syria
Rescue workers are in a race against time during the worst winter storm this year. Health experts emphasize that the survival rate after 72 hours falls below 25% at this level of disaster and weather.
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Fresh snowfall compounds desperate situation faced by millions of Syrians in earthquake areas
Speaking from Damascus via video link, senior UN official told journalists in New York that 10.9 million people in Syria had been affected by the catastrophe in the north-western governorates.
Severe levels of insecurity must not be an obstacle to humanitarian aid in Haiti - ICRC
While many communities in Port-au-Prince are extremely difficult to reach due to the pervasive insecurity, access is still possible and more must be done collectively.
Guatemala + 4 more
Social media facilitates migrant smuggling in Mexico, Central America, and Dominican Republic, warns IOM
Migrant smugglers are using social media and instant messaging applications to promote and provide their illegal services, according to a study published by IOM.
UNHCR chief urges support and solutions for refugees and displaced in Ethiopia after peace efforts
“Progress is visible on the ground. People are now getting assistance. Some have started to go back to their homes, but much more needs to be done,” Grandi said, concluding a visit to the country.
Humanitarian partners seek $2.6 billion to assist 7.6 million people in Somalia in 2023
An estimated 8.25 million people, nearly half the population, need immediate lifesaving assistance. Famine is a strong possibility from April to June and beyond if aid is not sustained.
Türkiye + 1 more
UN emergency fund releases $25 million to help people affected by the earthquakes in the Middle East
The funds from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will help provide urgent lifesaving assistance to Türkiye and Syria as they deal with the devastating consequences of this tragedy.
UN and partners seek $465 million to help contain crises in Central African Republic
About 3.4 million people - 56% of the population - need humanitarian assistance and protection, a 10% increase compared with 2022. The country has not recorded so many people in need since 2018.
UN calls for urgent action to assist those hit by earthquakes, including Syria-wide ceasefire to enable aid access
"Humanitarian access must be secured so that aid reaches all those in need in line with humanitarian principles. Many Syrians are now without shelter among collapsed buildings, in the rain and snow."
Türkiye + 1 more
Close to 2,000 deaths reported in Türkiye and north-west Syria after two major earthquakes
The UN and partners are monitoring the situation on the ground. Infrastructure damage is difficult to assess at this time and roads have been reportedly blocked in both Türkiye and north-west Syria.
MSF highlights main challenges people in Afghanistan face when trying to access healthcare
The main obstacle to accessing healthcare is still the cost, according to 87.5 percent of the agency's survey respondents, an increase of 18 percent in comparison to 2021 survey’s findings.
Up to 222 million crisis-affected children urgently need education support
"From Ukraine to South Sudan, conflict is disrupting girls' education as families are forced to flee for their safety – indeed, half of all refugee children are out of school,” said Plan's Omollo.
Families struggle for survival during Afghanistan’s coldest winter in a decade
Aid agencies predict that a record 28.3 million people – some two-thirds of the population – will need humanitarian assistance in 2023, with six million of those already perilously close to famine.
Measles and cholera outbreaks pose deadly threat to already malnourished children in Ethiopia
More than 13 million people, including 6.8 million children, need safe water. The situation is likely to get worse in the January-March dry season, while the April rains are set to be below average.
Conflict and violence strain South Sudan's healthcare system
‘’The impact of the armed conflict on people in South Sudan is devastating,” said ICRC. "We see terrible injuries, and often airlifting patients from remote areas is the only way to save their lives."
Humanitarian community appeals for $751 million to assist 5.7 million people in Mali
Humanitarian needs have increased by 17% from last year due to increasing insecurity in different parts of the territory, triggering the displacement of more than 412,000 people.
Tanzania + 11 more
African leaders unite in pledge to end AIDS in children
UN agencies have welcomed a pledge by 12 African countries to end AIDS in children by 2030, announced at the first ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance to end AIDS in children.