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02/29/2024
Empowering Youth and Preserving Tradition in Colombia
Feb. 29, 2024Violence persists across Colombia despite a recent resumption of peace talks. Criminal gangs and political groups continue to use weapons of war in pursuit of their goals - with afro-descendant and indigenous communities at particular risk of harm. War Child supports local youth leaders working to protect their communities and culture - leaders like Cocco Kilele. She shares her story…
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02/19/2024
Rafah, Gaza: Urgent Statement from CEOs of Humanitarian & Human Rights Organisations
Feb. 19, 2024War Child CEO, Rob Williams and several humanitarian and human rights organisations urgently call on governments to do everything in their power to prevent further military offensives in Gaza. Read the joint statement.
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02/09/2024
Number of Children Affected by Conflict Doubles Since War Child’s Inception
Feb. 9, 2024War Child reaches many thousands of children and youth every year - yet new data shows that the number of children affected by armed conflict has doubled since our inception. In the midst of one of the worst escalations in violence seen in modern times, War Child is evolving to meet urgent needs.
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01/30/2024
War Child Launches New Global Alliance
Jan. 30, 2024It’s official. War Child charities from around the world have come together to create the War Child Alliance - a vibrant new network united by a shared belief: that no child should be part of war. Ever. How will the Alliance work? How is it different to what we had before? Keep reading to find out.
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01/29/2024
Statement: UNRWA Funding Cuts Threaten Palestinian Lives in Gaza and Region, Say NGOs
Jan. 29, 2024War Child together with 19 other aid organisations expresses our deep concern and outrage that some of the largest donors have suspended funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) - the main aid provider for millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the region.
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01/24/2024
War Child Calls on All UN Member States to #StopSendingArms for Use in Gaza
Jan. 24, 2024War Child is joining 15 other leading humanitarian and human rights organisations in calling for all UN member governments to stop arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups.
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01/15/2024
Death by Bombs or Death by Starvation: 100 Days of War in Gaza
Jan. 15, 2024As we reach the horrific milestone of 100 days of war in Gaza, our CEO Rob Williams addresses the unthinkable reality facing thousands of children: death by bombs or death by starvation.
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