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humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•6 min saved

Sudan's Silent Suffering: Unveiling Atrocities and Ethnic Killings

Sudan is currently facing the largest child displacement crisis in the world, with over 3 million children forced to flee their homes and 14 million children in need of life-saving humanitarian assistance. The civil war in Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 9,000 civilians and the displacement of 4.8 million people internally, with over a million Sudanese seeking refuge in neighboring countries. The crisis has largely escaped global attention, overshadowed by other conflicts such as the war in Gaza. The suffering in Sudan, along with other massive humanitarian crises, highlights the need for increased global attention and support.

via Vox.com|

#child-displacement #civil-war #gaza

climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

Rising Extreme Weather Displaces Millions of Children, UNICEF Reports

A new report from UNICEF reveals that over the past six years, more than 43 million children have been displaced from their homes due to floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires, with 20,000 children being displaced every day. Floods and storms accounted for 95% of all child displacements, while drought and wildfires accounted for the rest. East Asia and the Pacific were particularly affected, with the Philippines, India, and China experiencing the highest numbers of displacements. The report highlights the vulnerability of children to exploitation, trafficking, and abuse, as well as the risks of malnutrition and disease. As the climate crisis worsens, the frequency and severity of extreme weather events are expected to increase, further exacerbating the displacement of children.

via CNN|

#child-displacement #climate-change #climate-crisis

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

43 Million Children Displaced by Extreme Weather in Past Six Years, Unicef Finds

A new report by Unicef and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre reveals that at least 43 million children have been displaced due to extreme weather events in the past six years, with floods and storms accounting for 95% of the recorded child displacement. China, the Philippines, and India have the highest number of child displacements, while small island states and the Horn of Africa are particularly vulnerable. The report highlights the traumatic impact of displacement on children, including disrupted education and healthcare access. The analysis is likely an undercount, and the future risks of displacement are projected to increase significantly due to climate change.

via The Guardian|

#child-displacement #climate-change #climate-emergency