UN warns it could be forced to cut humanitarian support for Yemeni children due to funding gap, saying a child is dying in the poor Arab country every 10 minutes from 'preventable causes'
UNICEF says it needs $484 million in funding to be able to continue its work in the war-torn Arab country, adding one child in Yemen dies every 10 minutes from"preventable causes."The UN children's agency UNICEF has said it requires nearly $500 million to be able to continue its humanitarian action in Yemen, warning that if the funding is not received, it might be forced to scale down its vital assistance for vulnerable children.
It said it requires $484 million to continue assistance this year, but the UN raised only $1.2 billion for all its agencies in Yemen at a pledging conference in Switzerland last month, well short of the $4.3 billion target. The UNICEF's humanitarian response in Yemen includes education, nutrition, health and WASH services; without it, the children's potential of surviving would drastically fall.Yemen's war broke out in 2014 and quickly saw Houthi rebels seize the capital Sanaa, prompting Saudi-led forces to intervene to prop up the government the following year.A truce expired last year, but fighting has remained largely on hold.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Several soldiers killed after Houthi rebels attack Yemen's Marib provinceClashes late on Tuesday took place in the oil-producing province, which is one of the main battlegrounds and the scene of sporadic fighting between the Iran-backed group and the Saudi Arabia-backed government.
Leer más »
A Saudi-Iran reconciliation may not end the war in Yemen just yet | CNNA surprise agreement by regional archenemies Saudi Arabia and Iran this month has raised hopes that the Saudi war in Yemen may come to an end, after more than seven years of hostilities that saw tens of thousands of civilians killed or injured and the country left in ruins.
Leer más »
Israeli minister insults UAE as Arab-Israeli accords turn acrimoniousIsrael's transportation minister targeted the United Arab Emirates with a barb that sent her colleagues scrambling to protect relations. “I’ve been to Dubai,” Minister Miri Regev said. 'I won’t be going back. I don’t like the place.”
Leer más »
Muslim authorities say Ramadan fasting to begin ThursdayDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslim authorities in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries say this year's fasting month of Ramadan will begin Thursday based on the expected sighting of the crescent moon.
Leer más »
Undeads Announces the Prize Pool of MAYC, BAKC and Otherdeed NFTs for It’s Holders – Press release Bitcoin NewsPRESS RELEASE. Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March. 22nd, 2023, Undeads Metaverse, a highly anticipated AAA Web3 game, is excited to announce a competition
Leer más »