From Ukraine to Gaza, Sudan to Haiti, children in conflict zones miss out on essential services.

Children don't start wars. They deserve peace.

We have updated our guidelines on children and armed conflict to better protect them and ensure their rights.

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Honored to speak at the United Nations's High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement.
 
Internal displacement isn't just a humanitarian issue—it impacts peace and stability.
 
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 continues to support the UN's efforts and stand by those affected.

Most of Gaza's population is displaced, many multiple times.

Recreational activities are crucial for children who have lost everything.

The EU, Gaza Protection Consortium and Humanity & Inclusion Middle East - HI have been offering activities in various shelters since the start of the conflict.

EU is the second largest humanitarian donor in the #DRC . We will continue supporting humanitarian efforts. Yet, my message to the #FAC today is that the absolute priority must be strong and immediate political action for peace. 1/3

Our latest Eurobarometer survey reveals how aware EU citizens are of the EU’s crisis management efforts. Check out the results! 📊

What about you? Do you know how the EU helps to respond to cross-border crises? Let us know in the comments 👇

Baraa, suffering from severe acute malnutrition, gained 3kg in 2 months thanks to ready-to-use therapeutic food.

His mother dreams he'll become a doctor or teacher.

In Sudan, 729k children under 5 are malnourished. Thanks to our partner, UNICEF, 3000 children were treated.

The EU continues to support Ukrainian firefighters and DSNS.GOV.UA.

These containers, donated by 🇵🇱 and delivered via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, are filled with a foaming agent, crucial for extinguishing fires at the fuel and energy sites regularly targeted by Russia.

The EU allocates a further €700,000 to assist IFRC’s ongoing response to cyclone Remal that wreaked havoc in many parts of Bangladesh in May.

The support focuses on providing vital aid such as cash grants and healthcare to the most affected families.

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Gaza: joint statement by by High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the humanitarian situation and access constraints.

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In Lao People's Democratic Republic, droughts are becoming increasingly frequent and severe - a major threat to farmers' livelihoods.

With EU support, Food and Agriculture Organization delivers rice seeds and trains vulnerable communities to help them cope with the consequences of water scarcity.

After 13 years of conflict, we still #SeeSyria .

From food and cash assistance to shelter and protection, EU humanitarian aid programmes help rebuild lives and empower communities.

If you had to flee your country, what would you miss the most?

Osman, a refugee from Sudan living in Egypt, misses the feeling of belonging to one big family.

Watch his story and see how EU humanitarian aid and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency are helping him get by. ↓

#WithRefugees

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Listen to The Explainer podcast to get the full picture → spoti.fi/44WtgOs 🎧

#EUSolidarityTalks

Since 2019, #rescEU has been our crisis response reserve, ensuring aid and equipment are always on hand.

From medical evacuation planes to firefighting aircraft, we've supported 150+ deployments across 35+ countries.

Watch the video to learn more. 🎥

#UnitedInAction

Russia's war against Ukraine has raised the issue of chemical protection for the country and its people.

That is why the EU has sent special chemical protection suits from its strategic #rescEU reserves to Ukraine.

DSNS.GOV.UA

8-year-old Khrystia and her family lost their home after Russia invaded Ukraine.

They were forced to move into a house without water, a heating system, or other necessities.

Watch the video to see how the EU and UNICEF helped the family settle in a new place. 👇

Classrooms are not only for learning, but also for playing, making friends, and feeling safe.

Together with the EU, UNICEF supports community-based classes for thousands of boys and girls, and distributes school materials like 📒🎒✏️.

#EducationNoMatterWhat

☀️ Summer is approaching and 🇪🇺 EU is ready to face the wildfire season!

Agri community is stepping up with nature-based solutions to prevent wildfires, including:

🌿 Traditional grazing
🌲 Sustainable forestry practices
🚜 Crop mosaics

Watch some action below! 👇

The humanitarian situation in #Yemen remains as dire as ever.

In response to the recent health emergency in Yemen, an EU Humanitarian Air Bridge delivered 333 tonnes of medical supplies to our humanitarian partners on the ground.

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen can't wait.

The EU continues to deliver vital assistance to those most in need, including via air bridge flights.

In May-June 2024, 23 such flights have transported 333 tonnes of medical supplies. ↓

#YemenCantWait