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EAST JERUSALEM/AMMAN/NEW YORK, 8 January 2025 – At least 74 children have reportedly been killed in relentless violence in the Gaza Strip in just the first seven days of 2025. Children have reportedly been killed in several mass casualty events, including nighttime attacks in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Al Mawasi, a unilaterally designated 'safe zone' in the south. The most recent attack, yesterday, saw five children reportedly killed in Al Mawasi. “For the children of Gaza, the new year has brought more death and suffering from attacks, deprivation, and increasing exposure to the cold,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. ”A ceasefire is long overdue. Too many children have been killed or lost loved ones in a tragic start to the new year.” The continued lack of basic shelter – combined with winter temperatures pose serious threats to children. With more than a million children living in makeshift tents, and with many families displaced over the past 15 months, children face extreme risks. Since December 26, eight infants and newborns have reportedly died from hypothermia – a major threat to young children who are unable to regulate their body temperature. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has spiralled out of control. The number of trucks with aid entering Gaza remains woefully insufficient to meet the most basic needs of families. Civil order has largely collapsed inside Gaza, with the looting of humanitarian goods. The few remaining operational hospitals are overwhelmed. The destruction of civilian infrastructure has left families struggling to access essential supplies, including food, safe water, sanitation, and access to healthcare. Kamal Adwan Hospital, which had been the only operational medical facility and the sole hospital in northern Gaza with a pediatric unit, is no longer functional following a raid late last month. This has further exacerbated the already dire conditions for medical care in the region. “UNICEF has long warned that inadequate shelter, lack of access to nutrition and healthcare, the dire sanitary situation, and now the winter weather put the lives of all children in Gaza at risk. Newborns and children with medical conditions are especially vulnerable,” said Russell. “The parties to the conflict and the international community must act urgently to end the violence, alleviate suffering, and ensure that all hostages, especially the two remaining children, are released. Families need an end to this unimaginable suffering and heartbreak.” UNICEF appeals to all parties to the conflict to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law, including by ceasing attacks on civilians, humanitarian workers, and civilian infrastructure; meeting civilians’ essential needs; and by facilitating rapid, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access. UNICEF also renews our call for an immediate improvement of the security environment, including security for aid delivery trucks.

I am struggling to believe that over 9 months on, 284 days later, there is no ceasefire in Gaza; there is still barely any aid, food, water, or healthcare. An entire population of 2 million (40% of which are children) are being traumatised. But with all the other world events, it's falling off the news cycle. So here are some headlines: * 186,000 deaths, according to a conservative estimate in the Lancet: at least 8% of the population. * the "largest cohort of child amputees in history" (MSF trauma doctor, via New Yorker) * famine across the entire Gaza strip (OHCHR) * Only 13/36 hospitals are partially functional. (OCHA) Women giving birth without anaesthetic in tents; amputations without anaesthetic; contagious disease rampant due to lack of sanitation. * Shelters of 10,000 people surviving on just 500ml water per person per day (IRC/MAP); For comparison, the minimum standard is 15 litres; UK daily average is 142 litres. * Over half of buildings damaged or destroyed: it could take 40 years to rebuild. (UNEP/UNDP) * Repeated bombings of displaced people in 'safe zones'. Over 70,000 tons of bombs were dropped between October-April, double that of Dresden, Hamburg and London combined during WWII (Euro Med Human Rights Monitor). Land and water is contaminated with hazardous substances from the explosives. * 44 years of development - healthcare, education, wealth - wiped out. (UNDP) What you can do: 1. Stay informed. Follow media coverage for example with Al Jazeera, Haaretz (sign up for their Daily Brief email), and social media accounts like @wizard_bisan1 on Instagram. 2. Help suspend arms sales. International humanitarian law - the 'law of war' - must be upheld. Support the work of Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) who are taking the UK government to court for their failure to halt weapons exports. Write to your MP; sign petitions like this one. https://lnkd.in/esN83TCB. 3. Donate if you can. UNICEF, UNRWA, MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians), MSF are all good options. Choose Love currently has a matched-funding campaign: https://lnkd.in/eT4hBtaX 4. Attend a March or Rally. Follow Palestine Solidarity Campaign for the latest events in the UK. I've now been on several - there are children, people in their 80s and 90s, Jewish groups and holocaust survivors, students, trade union people, climate activists, parents and families. Despite the bad press, it's friendly, humanity is on full display and I've met many wonderful people there.

🚨 The conflict in Gaza has put millions at risk, with 86% of the population displaced and children’s futures uncertain. 💔 We're working with our ChildFund Alliance member WeWorld, who is on the ground providing vital humanitarian aid—offering water, sanitation, education, and more to families in urgent need. Every donation makes a difference. 🙌💧📚 Learn more about how you can help protect those most in need: https://lnkd.in/eedhbir3 #ChildrenBelieve #ActForHumanity #HumanitarianAid #GazaCrisis #ChildrenInCrisis

Suicide is a global crisis, claiming the lives of nearly 800,000 people annually, with countless more attempting it. The situation in refugee camps like Kakuma and Kalobeyei is even more alarming. Here, the pressures of food and water shortages, lack of education, unemployment, and the heavy burdens on young mothers and households drive many to the brink of despair. The youth, facing a future filled with uncertainty, are particularly vulnerable. At Rehori Community-Based Organization, we are deeply committed to addressing this crisis. We believe that empowering local organizations is key to fighting against suicide in refugee camps. Our work focuses on providing support to families, advocating for better resources, and creating opportunities for youth to find purpose and hope. But we can't do this alone. We urgently call on donors, partners, and the international community to prioritize direct funding to local actors like us. By investing in grassroots organizations, you enable us to provide the vital services and support that can save lives. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, despite the challenges they face. Your support is not just a donation; it’s a lifeline. Let’s stand together in this fight against suicide. Empower the local organizations that know the community best, and help us bring hope to those who need it most. Every contribution makes a difference #endsuicide#eyouth#empowered UNICEF,UN WOMEN,GIZ,WHO,WFP,DANIDA,WORLDBACK,WUSCER,WEARECOHERE,ECHO,EU @ABBEYDEADMAN@THEO@VICTORIA-INDIA-CLEMENT. 

The war in Sudan has now lasted for 20 months, bringing great suffering and displacement to many Sudanese people. Recently, we conducted a assessment in eastern and northern Sudan, and the results show serious damage from the war. The impact is felt not only by those who have been displaced but also by the families who have opened their homes to them. Over 89% displaced people and 75% host families are struggling to meet their basic needs. Many are eating only one meal a day, or two if they are lucky. In the past six months, 92% of the host families have received no help at all. With rising prices, even those with jobs cannot afford basic necessities. Conditions are tough. I recently met Fatima and her family of 25 people! Hosted by one of the good ones. They live inside a tent in his house and rely on their sister to live! A young girl with 25 people! she often come back empty-handed and they sleep hungry! 75% of displaced children and 61% of local children are not in school. The health system is failing many, with 65 % of the displaced families, and 41 % of their host struggling to afford medical attention.  Like Mastora fled from ALJazira who has a daughter suffers from anemia. Before her daughter fell ill, Mastora worked hard to support her family. However, after her daughter’s diagnosis, she spent all her savings and income on treatment. Despite her efforts, she still cannot afford the necessary medicines. Now, her daughter remains unwell, and Mastora is left without work. And this is just In northern and eastern Sudan, where the war hasn't destroyed everything and it's possible to reach people. so what about those in Darfur and Kordofan. Many there can't get help, and the sound of death can be heard everywhere. The ongoing war has caused immense suffering. We need everyone’s help! So far, only half of the funds required for Sudan have been raised, making it hard for humanitarian organizations to assist those in need. The world’s inaction feels like a signal for more suffering to continue. We must take action now by increase the funding and ensuring humanitarian assistance is reaching those in needs. It has now been 610 days of war in Sudan. Let us all #KeepEyesOnSudan! The world must understand the immense suffering of the Sudanese people. We need to raise awareness and support those in need. https://lnkd.in/eaSax_kZ

𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗥𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟬. Even then, I saw how violence and displacement were devastating lives in the region. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. How many more years must we watch this suffering unfold? Increasing violence in Eastern DRC is forcing 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 of people to flee their homes. 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. Yet, this crisis remains vastly 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱. Despite these challenges, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 under incredibly difficult conditions. They need more support. We need 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 for those affected. At the same time, we must also rethink 𝗵𝗼𝘄 we provide aid in such complex crises. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 plays a crucial role: ❤️ 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 – When people are displaced with nothing, cash gives them immediate means to survive—whether for food, medicine, or shelter. 💰 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 – it reaches people quickly, allowing them to address their most urgent needs. 🎯 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 – families can decide what they need most, whether food, shelter, or medicine. And more... 🔹 If you work in humanitarian response, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴—especially for local actors who are still present on the ground. 🔹 If you can donate, consider supporting 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Eastern DRC. 🔹 If nothing else, 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. The more people know, the harder it is for the world to look away. Crises like this should not be ignored. The people of Eastern DRC deserve peace, not another cycle of suffering. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Every voice matters. #DRC #HumanitarianCrisis #EasternDRC #StandWithCongo #LocalHumanitarians #CrisisResponse #CashTransfers #HumanitarianCash

By mid-July, over 1.1 million people in #Gaza, nearly half the population, are on the brink of #death due to #starvation, states the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). This starvation is #forced- deliberately caused by the western-backed, #Israeli government's onslaught on the #Palestinian people and prevention of humanitarian aid. This starvation is not an effect of nature. It is by design. It is intentional. It is genocidal. One in three children under 2 years of age is affected.*** As of March 2024, evidence indicates a major acceleration in starvation-related deaths and malnutrition, with rates doubling since January 2024 in the northern governorates. Continue to speak up, continue to sign petitions, continue to donate. See resources here: https://lnkd.in/eyReKHJT

Support Palestine The humanitarian situation in Palestine is dire and urgent. Millions of people are struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, shelter, and healthcare. Facts: - Over 2 million Palestinians live under occupation. - 70% of Gaza's population relies on humanitarian aid. - 1 in 3 Palestinian children suffer from malnutrition. Ways to Help: Donate to reputable organizations (e.g., UNRWA, Palestinian Red Crescent) Spread awareness using #StandWithPalestine Support Palestinian businesses and artisans Advocate for policy change Individuals accounts on social media This video original tiktok account 📌 https://lnkd.in/dqBhWc9N Donnation link👇 https://lnkd.in/d6FSTy6h Every voice counts. Every action matters. Share this post to amplify the voices of Palestinians. Hashtags: #Palestine #HumanitarianAid #SupportPalestine #StandWithPalestine #FreePalestine #JusticeForPalestine

Northwest Syria is experiencing a significant decline in humanitarian support, forcing many organizations to scale back their responses, deepening the humanitarian crisis. Camps suffer from severe shortages of food, water, and healthcare services, increasing the risk of disease. Funding cuts have led to staff reductions, making it harder to meet rising humanitarian needs. Over 2 million displaced people live in harsh conditions in 1,904 camps, with children, women, and people with disabilities facing daily challenges. Thousands of camps lack food, water, healthcare, adequate shelter, and education, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. #HumanitarianCrisis #Syria #HumanitarianSupport #DisplacementCamps #FundingShortage #HumanitarianNeeds #NorthwestSyria

🌍 #GAGE2024: Shattered Lives and Dreams – The Toll of the War on Gaza on Young People This year, GAGE carried out fieldwork in #Gaza to understand how the #war is affecting young people. Our report, created in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Juzoor for Health and Social Developmentshows the impact of #violence on #adolescents and #youth who have experienced highlights the immense toll of violence on adolescents and youth, who have faced unimaginable loss, #displacement, and #trauma. Since October 2023, the humanitarian crisis has escalated alarmingly, with over 14,000 children reported dead and countless more #displaced. #Youngpeople have borne the brunt of the war, with many losing family, friends, homes, and access to education. Our research, conducted with over 1,000 young people aged 10–24 across #Gaza’s five governorates, provides critical insights into their lived realities during the ongoing crisis. This data serves as a foundation for urgently needed #adolescent-andyouth-centered #humanitarianresponses to address their #physical and #emotional needs. 📖 Read the full report to learn more about the challenges young people in Gaza: https://lnkd.in/epVsiSgs #GAGE #HumanitarianResponse #YouthInCrisis #Gaza #AdolescentRights Nicola Jones