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The world is abandoning Yemen’s children in their hour of greatest need, Save the Children says on the eve of a major international donor conference in Geneva. As the country teeters on the brink of famine, only 14% of the $2.1 billion needed to save lives this year has so far been pledged.

UN must list Saudi Arabia-led coalition for violating child rights in Yemen - report

·         New report calls for UN to add Saudi Arabia-led coalition to list of perpetrators of grave violations against children

·         At least 160 attacks on medical facilities and personnel by all warring parties over past two years, including deadly airstrike on children’s hospital

YEMEN: The children torn apart by airstrikes

‘Food and aid are being used as weapons of war’ – Save the Children Statement on Yemen

Saudi Arabia and its coalition allies are delaying Save the Children’s shipments of aid for Yemen by months, despite a looming famine that threatens to grip much of the country and a healthcare system on the brink of collapse.