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War Child is raising urgent concerns over the growing impact of war on children across the Middle East region.

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93 organisations, including War Child UK, warn that the cuts are already harming vulnerable communities and urge the government to restore life-saving support.

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We call on the Government of Israel to immediately halt deregistration proceedings and lift measures obstructing humanitarian assistance.

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War Child strongly condemns the drone attack on its office today in Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Initial reports indicate that shrapnel has caused civilian casualties in nearby residential areas, though figures remain unconfirmed.

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War Child UK has appointed Mel Exon as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding John Fallon, who is stepping down after more than five years in the role. John has overseen a period of transformational growth and change for the charity.

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41 organisations operating on the ground in Gaza call on the Government of Israel to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement and international law and let humanitarian aid flow freely.

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As new data reveals that Yemen is now the world's second biggest food crisis, with half of its population facing hunger and nearly half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition, this World Food Day, international and national organisations in Yemen are calling for urgent action to address the escalating hunger crisis.

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The leaders of over 20 major aid groups in Gaza call for urgent intervention after a UN commission concluding, for the first time, that genocide is being committed.

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Read the statement from War Child UK and over 100 other organisations.

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UN's Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) Report

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