Over half a million people have now fled from violence in Myanmar
This week the number of Rohingya who have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh exceeded 582,000. Refugees continue to flood across the border in what has become the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis. With limited water and sanitation in camps and settlements, the threat of a cholera outbreak is high. Thanks to the generous support of Australia for UNHCR donors, UNHCR staff are working around the clock to support a massive immunisation campaign while they continue to distribute emergency shelter and essential supplies.
One year after the start of the battle for Mosul, UNHCR is helping families return to their homes. Amidst the rubble, and with limited access to running water or electricity, Iraqis like the Shehab family are taking the first steps in their post-conflict lives.
How do you keep children safe in one of the world’s most war-torn countries? Find out about Laila Mohamed Abdulrab’s challenging work in Yemen – and how you’ve helped protect and care for unaccompanied children around the world.
