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08/07/2024
A Single Piece of Paper Offers Hope for Mental Health of Conflict-Exposed Children
Aug. 7, 2024Just a single piece of paper could help bridge the mental health gap for children impacted by conflict. That’s one implication of the latest mental health study by War Child and local partner Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO Uganda).
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08/05/2024
Gaza Humanitarian Snapshot #2
Aug. 5, 2024Aid worker fatalities, Israeli attacks on so-called "humanitarian zones" and consecutive evacuation orders are crippling aid delivery inside Gaza. Hear from War Child and other aid agencies in our latest humanitarian snapshot.
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07/30/2024
More Than 150,000 Children Separated From Their Parents by War Violence
July 30, 2024Unaccompanied children face enormous challenges worldwide. A recent UNHCR study shows that more than 150,000 of them face the devastating effects of conflict and displacement. Alone or separated from their families, these children are at heightened risk of exploitation, abuse and other serious violations of their rights.
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07/16/2024
Children in Lebanon Facing Unprecedented Levels of Uncertainty
July 16, 2024Only a day after the start of the war on Gaza, hostilities broke out in the south of Lebanon. Nine months later, at least 97 civilians have been killed, and hundreds more injured - with nearly 100,000 people driven from their homes under Israeli bombardment. Hear more from our Country Director on the impact of this escalating crisis on children.
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06/11/2024
UN Ceasefire Resolution Must Be Implemented Immediately to Prevent Further Atrocities Against Children in Gaza
June 11, 2024The UN Security Council has voted to support a US-resolution backing a ceasefire plan in Gaza. Although this move comes too little too late for hundreds of thousands of children, it offers a critical lifeline that must be implemented immediately, says War Child.
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06/05/2024
War Child Country Director: How Humanitarian Aid is Disintegrating in Gaza
June 5, 2024In a recent statement with 19 NGOs, we explained how humanitarian aid is disintegrating in Gaza. But what does this mean specifically for War Child? Are we still on the ground providing support to children? Sahar Smoom, our Country Director in the occupied Palestinian territory, shares the latest.
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05/28/2024
New Crossing Points and ‘Floating Dock’ Are Cosmetic Changes, as Humanitarian Access Disintegrates in Gaza, Warn Aid Agencies
May 28, 2024As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian response is in reality on the verge of collapse, warn 20 aid agencies.
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