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Children as young as two killed in massive airstrike in Kyiv
In the early hours of 28 August 2025, Kyiv was shaken by one of the most devastating air assaults in recent months.
Children at gravest risk as full-fledged famine unfolds in Gaza
Famine has taken hold in Gaza Governorate and will expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis without urgent action.
A city of ghosts – Fatima’s photo diary
Fatima Hassouna was a hugely talented Palestinian photographer and a youth advocate for Plan International.
Joint Statement from Aid Organisations on Mass Starvation in Gaza
As Mass Starvation Spreads Across Gaza, Our Colleagues and Those We Serve are Wasting Away.
Communities in mourning as civilians across Ukraine killed in their homes 
In the early hours of Thursday (24 April 2025), a massive missile and drone attack was launched on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
CEOs of major aid groups in Gaza warn aid system is collapsing
Every single person in Gaza is relying on humanitarian aid to survive. That lifeline has been completely cut off since a blockade on all aid supplies was imposed by Israeli authorities on 2 March.