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The number of people displaced by conflict globally reached an all-time high of 32.3 million last year, impacting an estimated 13 million children.
More than four children have been killed or injured every day on average in Lebanon since a temporary ceasefire was reached 25 days ago, and many families are unable to return to their homes.
Children may see and hear things about escalating conflicts in the news, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear. A child protection expert shares tips on how to address their concerns.
Children are feared to be among over 1,000 people killed in weekend hostilities in Syria which have also displaced thousands of people.
About 375,000 children are missing out on education and are vulnerable to violence and recruitment by armed groups in the North Kivu, DRC.
The last quarter of 2024 saw more violence in Sudan than at any time since the conflict began nearly two years ago, Save the Children said, with significant violent attacks against children and other civilians continuing into 2025.
Getting food, water, and medical supplies to children in Gaza will be priorities for Save the Children once the pause in hostilities comes into effect on Sunday, with preparations underway in coordination with other aid organizations to deliver supplies as quickly as possible once entry points are reopened and security guaranteed.
A pause in hostilities in Gaza will protect children from bombs and bullets for as long as it holds but must be the turning point to secure a definitive ceasefire and to rapidly increase humanitarian aid, to children facing malnutrition and disease, said Save the Children.
Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced 100,000 people - more than half of whom are children - since the start of this year, with the conflict blocking access for aid teams, said Save the Children.
Children made up 44% of predominantly Rohingya refugees leaving Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat in 2024. About 460 people have taken to the sea so far in 2025 as the numbers continue to rise, Save the Children said.
A powerful earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar. Save the Children is responding with lifesaving support for children and families in crisis. Learn how to help and donate.
It is with profound sadness that we confirm that a staff member of Save the Children was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis today, the second Save the Children colleague killed in Gaza since the war began.
The first cargo flight carrying critical drugs and medical supplies has arrived in Blue Nile state.
Aid workers from several organizations caught up in a five-month siege of El Fasher in southwestern Sudan said the lack of services and escalating violence was making life harder by the day, calling for immediate action to protect those at risk. The aid workers describe their experiences of the brutality of the constant bombardment and dwindling access to food, clean water, medicine or healthcare after nearly 18 months of conflict in Sudan
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The conflict in Sudan has seen a major increase in intensity in recent weeks, with violence hitting a seven-month high in the country, with children on the frontline, said Save the Children. Violent incidents include airstrikes, artillery shelling, use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions.
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At least 21 children are among an estimated 270 people killed, and more than 1,000 injured in Israeli strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, with all schools now closing and children terrified, said Save the Children.
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Nearly 500 unaccompanied and separated children have arrived in Blue Nile and Gedaref states in Sudan over six weeks as heavy fighting forces more people to flee for safety after 16 months of conflict, Save the Children said.
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The number of children in Sudan seeking treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) has surged to unprecedented levels, with clinics overwhelmed and global experts on food security warning that parts of the country are in the worst possible phase of hunger
It’s impossible to imagine what life in Yemen is like for kids growing up in conflict, where 12.3 million children are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
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Distressing conflict-related events can affect children's psychological and emotional well-being in various ways, and have a long-term impact if left untreated.
Asylum-seeking children and families at the U.S.-Mexico Border are fleeing unimaginable violence and disasters. Learn about our work to advocate for asylum-seekers' rights and humane treatment.
The situation in Ukraine and the escalation of conflict has triggered an outflow of Ukrainian refugees seeking safety. Learn how to help Ukrainian refugees.
Thirteen years after the conflict in my home country began, the country bears little resemblance to the place where I grew up. The protracted conflict has also skewed the way the world—and those who fund humanitarian assistance in Syria—sees the country, preventing aid workers like me from providing the kind of help that millions of people need.
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A warmer-than-average winter and lack of snow are ominous signs of worsening climatic and drought conditions in Afghanistan, which is already suffering its worst drought in 30 years, five international NGOs warned today.
The release of several women and children hostages is welcome and long overdue news.
The conflict in Gaza and Israel is deeply alarming with horrendous consequences for children. Here are 5 ways in which children caught up in the Gaza and Israel crisis are being impacted.
An op-ed on Gaza by Gloria Donate, Director of Program Development at Save the Children: We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the horrific loss of civilian life.
7-year-old Nana* and her father, a Save the Children staff member, share their story from Gaza where, like the stories coming out of Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, are the stuff of nightmares.
Children living in areas affected by conflict continue to suffer heavily from the six grave violations of children’s rights in conflict, including child abduction and kidnapping.
After the earthquakes that struck both Türkiye and Syria on February 6 and killed over 50,000 people, millions of people are trying to piece their lives back together once again.
Women and children have been forced to leave Ukraine as fathers and husbands stay behind to fight. Read stories from mothers on the border seeking safety.
Read the stories of Syrian children who had to flee their homes in a war-torn country. Find out how you can donate to help Syrian refugee children.
Children may see and hear things about war and conflict in the news, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear. A child counselor shares tips on how to address their concerns.
For the Afghan refugees who have made it here to the U.S., many are arriving utterly exhausted. Some children are arriving without their siblings. Some even arrive alone.
The Pakistan deportation drive has triggered an outflow of Afghan refugees seeking safety. Now, a deadly earthquake has put thousands more in danger. Learn how to help displaced Afghanistan refugees.
Children living in Yemen have endured six years of conflict. Here are their stories of how the conflict has impacted their lives, education and futures.
Save the Children is already working to identify 2023 humanitarian crises before they deteriorate and is working to protect children and to support their recovery.
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Child trafficking affects millions of boys and girls around the world. Fight misinformation by learning more about the myths and facts of child trafficking.
Child soldiers, the tragic fate of hundreds of thousands of boys and girls, is a grave child rights violation – and the end of childhood. Learn the facts.
Child marriage represents the devastating end of childhood for 40 million girls worldwide. Get the facts and join Save the Children to end child marriage.
Learn why the coronavirus outbreak threatens children living in poverty, who may not be able to practice social distancing or recover from economic loss.
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A 7-year-old South Sudanese refugee, now lives with his mother and two siblings in Boroli Refugee Camp, Uganda.
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