In a worsening humanitarian crisis, Haitians have been forced to flee their homes in the face of gang onslaughts, but the international response has failed to keep up.
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Gaza Aid Groups Fear for Safety After Strike on World Central Kitchen
“Gaza right now is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a humanitarian worker,” a spokeswoman for Save the Children said after a strike killed World Central Kitchen workers.
First Sea-Borne Aid Reaches Gaza Amid Fears About Security and Malnutrition
The 200 tons of food provided by a celebrity chef’s charity arrived as UNICEF said rising numbers of children in Gaza were facing food deprivation.
Severe Malnutrition in Young Children in Gaza Is Rising Fast, UNICEF Says
Experts have been alarmed by not only the number of children suffering from malnutrition, but how quickly their health is deteriorating.
Female Genital Cutting Continues to Increase Worldwide
Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.
Unvaccinated and Vulnerable: Children Drive Surge in Deadly Outbreaks
About 60 million “zero-dose children” have not received any vaccines and have aged out of routine immunization programs. Protecting them will require a costly vaccination blitz.
28 Premature Babies Evacuated From Al-Shifa Hospital Arrive in Egypt
The newborns had become a symbol of the suffering at Al-Shifa Hospital, which was raided by Israeli forces last week.
Russian Nobel Winner and Other Laureates Ask for $100 Million in Aid
Dmitri A. Muratov, who shared the prize in 2021, has used the honor to raise funds for people affected by the war in Ukraine.
How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Morocco.