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Yemen donor conference expected in March, aid sources say

Yemen donor conference expected in March, aid sources say

 A fundraising event for Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is expected to take place in early March, hosted virtually by Sweden and Switzerland, fou…

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Some 400 families in Yemen's Marib displaced due to intensified fighting

Some 400 families in Yemen's Marib displaced due to intensified fighting

A local government official said Thursday that some 400 families in the northeastern oil-rich province of Marib have been displaced due to the escalat…

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Acute malnutrition threatens half of children under five in Yemen in 2021: UN

Acute malnutrition threatens half of children under five in Yemen in 2021: UN

Nearly 2.3 million children under the age of five in Yemen are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, four United Nations agencies warne…

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Yemen: Over two million children expected to go hungry or starve in 2021 - Save the Children

Yemen: Over two million children expected to go hungry or starve in 2021 - Save the Children

Save the Children is horrified to find that an estimated 2.3 million children under five in Yemen are expected to go hungry or be on the brink of star…

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WHO: Kuwait helps treat 35,000 cancer patients in Yemen

WHO: Kuwait helps treat 35,000 cancer patients in Yemen

Kuwait has contributed to the medical treatment of 35,000 cancer patients in Yemen, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Tuesday. "Than…

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Yemen Risk Overview: Outlook for December 2020 - May 2021

Yemen Risk Overview: Outlook for December 2020 - May 2021

Risk 1 Depletion of foreign currency reserves drives inflation up; eroded purchasing power and high food prices result in increased levels of food in…

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British report: Houthis botched attack on Aden airport

British report: Houthis botched attack on Aden airport

On 30 December 2020, a Yemeni “unity cabinet” arrived at Aden airport. Shortly after they landed, three explosions rocked Aden airport killing at leas…

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Humanitarian organisations in Yemen pilot ‘Durable Solutions’ to help reduce aid dependency

Humanitarian organisations in Yemen pilot ‘Durable Solutions’ to help reduce aid dependency

Since 2014, conflict and an economic crisis have driven over four million Yemenis from their homes; over one in ten Yemenis are currently d…

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Houthis Block Delivery of Cancer Drugs to Yemeni Patients

Houthis Block Delivery of Cancer Drugs to Yemeni Patients

Medics and human rights activists are accusing Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen of blocking the delivery of treatment provided by international or…

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US, UK Express Concern after Latest Houthi Escalation in Yemen’s Marib

US, UK Express Concern after Latest Houthi Escalation in Yemen’s Marib

The United States and Britain expressed their concern over the latest field escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen’s Marib and al-Jawf…

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New survey shows how COVID-19 exacerbates the critical needs of Yemen’s IDPs

New survey shows how COVID-19 exacerbates the critical needs of Yemen’s IDPs

In the country facing the world's most acute humanitarian crisis, the impacts of the pandemic have been devastating. As conflict and flooding…

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With the support of Germany, WHO and INTERSOS provide life-saving medical care to children in Ibb governorate

With the support of Germany, WHO and INTERSOS provide life-saving medical care to children in Ibb governorate

Children are among the most impacted by the ongoing conflict and its consequences on health care services. Thanks to Germany’s support, WHO and INTERS…

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Saudi aid agency, WHO join hands to improve Yemen’s public health system

Saudi aid agency, WHO join hands to improve Yemen’s public health system

Millions of Yemenis will receive essential healthcare this year thanks to a new initiative taken by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership…

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Statement: Reacting to reports that the US Government intends to revoke the designation of Houthis as a Terrorist Organisation

Statement: Reacting to reports that the US Government intends to revoke the designation of Houthis as a Terrorist Organisation

Reacting to reports that the US Government intends to revoke the designation of Ansar Allah as a Terrorist Organisation, Yemen Country Director for th…

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Yemen to get first COVID-19 shots by March through COVAX, Saudi could pay for others

Yemen to get first COVID-19 shots by March through COVAX, Saudi could pay for others

Yemen expects a first batch of 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by March through the COVAX vaccine-sharing facility, and Saudi Arabia could separate…

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An End to U.S. Participation in the War in Yemen: “A Critical Step to Saving Children’s Lives”

An End to U.S. Participation in the War in Yemen: “A Critical Step to Saving Children’s Lives”

Save the Children applauds the Biden Administration's announcement that it will take concrete steps to end U.S. participation in Yemen's conflict, whi…

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IRC's David Miliband responds to end of US support for offensive operations in Yemen

IRC's David Miliband responds to end of US support for offensive operations in Yemen

"President Biden promised that he would reverse failed policies in Yemen and today he has delivered. After years of diplomatic inertia at best and dip…

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Yemen’s ‘marginalized ones’ endure hunger, displacement

Yemen’s ‘marginalized ones’ endure hunger, displacement

It was past noon, the time when Mariam would normally start preparing lunch for her children. But today, she and her extended family of 14 have not ye…

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Yemen’s commitment towards Scaling Up Nutrition

Yemen’s commitment towards Scaling Up Nutrition

At the first N4G Summit in 2013, 110 stakeholders committed to prevent at least 20 million children from being stunted – saving at least 1.7 million l…

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A NUTRITION AND HEALTH EXPERT / YEMEN

A NUTRITION AND HEALTH EXPERT / YEMEN

RESPONSIBILITIES Your main objective will be to provide technical support to ACF project staff on nutrition and health programme planning, implemen…

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