The COVID-19 pandemic is a health and human crisis threatening the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world, according to a policy brief [1] issued by the UN Secretary-General on 9 June [2]. Hundreds of millions … Continue reading →
More than 20 million people in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are experiencing famine or the risk of famine over the next six months. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has launched an interactive website where … Continue reading →
Press release LONDON, 5 April 2017 The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they … Continue reading →
In our world of plenty, there is no excuse for inaction or indifference – UN Secretary-General More than 20 million people in north-east Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are facing famine or a credible risk of famine over the … Continue reading →