Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women: The famine in South Sudan, borne out of years of war, political instability and drought, now affects more than 100,000 people. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of people affected by this crisis, and especially pregnant … [Read more...] about Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women
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Famine in South Sudan
Famine in South Sudan: Following the declaration of famine in parts of South Sudan yesterday (Monday 20 February) – the first famine in the world for six years – there has been widespread media coverage including by the BBC, ITV, Sky, Guardian, Times, Financial Times and the Independent highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis. What is happening in … [Read more...] about Famine in South Sudan
Joint FAO/UNICEF/WFP statement on famine in South Sudan
Joint FAO/UNICEF/WFP statement on famine in South Sudan: The latest food security analysis in South Sudan has led to a declaration of famine in Leer and Mayendit counties in Greater Unity region. Two other counties are at risk of famine. The lives of some 100,000 people are threatened. Despite a substantial humanitarian response in South Sudan by FAO, UNICEF, WFP and … [Read more...] about Joint FAO/UNICEF/WFP statement on famine in South Sudan
Famine Hits Parts Of South Sudan
Famine Hits Parts Of South Sudan: War and a collapsing economy have left some 100,000 people facing starvation in parts of South Sudan where famine was declared today, three UN agencies warned. A further 1 million people are classified as being on the brink of famine. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations … [Read more...] about Famine Hits Parts Of South Sudan
Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia
Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia: Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. ‘A large proportion of the population is affected by the drought, and over six million people are in need of food aid. Norway is now increasing its support for humanitarian efforts in the country by … [Read more...] about Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia
