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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“Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa
“Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa: Prolonged and worsening drought conditions across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya means that more than 11 million people are facing severe hunger and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for … [Read more...] about “Immediate and expansive” action needed as millions face starvation in the Horn of Africa
