Jala and Fatima's story
My life and that of my children turned upside down when we lost my husband in an airstrike. In a heartbeat, everything changed.
News and stories
Read the latest news from War Child and the stories of the children and families we support around the world.
Hamas' story
The impacts of COVID-19 on Hamas’ family left her unable to go to school. This story is all too common for families in Yemen, who must place daily survival over their children’s education.
Violent start to New Year for some of the world’s most vulnerable children
War Child UK, the specialist charity for children affected by conflict, has warned that while the world is focused on the pandemic and the race to roll out a vaccine, some of the world’s worst and most violent conflicts are slipping out of control.
War Child Covid-19 report
Coronavirus is creating a children’s emergency, dragging alarming numbers of boys and girls into poverty and child labour in conflict-affected countries.
The hidden victims of sexual violence in war
The UN estimates that in conflict zones, for every one rape that is reported, between 10 and 20 rapes are not.
It’s time to rethink child soldiers
War Child's new report, Rethink Child Soldiers, outlines how current efforts to reintegrate ex-child soldiers back into communities aren't good enough.
Yemeni children are becoming a lost generation
War Child's new report, Being Kept Behind, reveals the catastrophic impact it is having on children's fundamental right to an education.
UK's allies put children's lives at risk
Trade, diplomatic, and military relationships have been prioritised by the UK Goverment, putting children's lives at risk.
5 ways books can change lives in war
One in six children across the world are living in areas impacted by war. Millions are out of school. Access to education, and to books, is crucial for children affected by war.
It's been three years since the war in Yemen began, the UK government must do more
Today marks three years of war in Yemen. Britain continues to play a vital role in helping to create the 'world's worst man-made humanitarian crisis of our time'.
UK Government reputation as child rights champion damaged by Saudi Arabia blacklisting
War Child UK: Theresa May must put aside ‘hollow rhetoric’ and stand up for children’s rights when meeting Saudi Crown Prince.
Norway suspends arms sales amid war in Yemen
The growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen has led Norway to suspend arms exports to the United Arab Emirates.
