Informes

Since the start of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, we have witnessed a devastating escalation of violence which has resulted in the large-scale displacement of close to 14 million people—within Ukraine, into neighbouring…

Since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine and its civilians, over 7 million people have fled Ukraine and reached the EU. So far, only a relatively small number of those of working age have…

Background The invasion of Ukraine has created the biggest displacement crisis in Europe since the second world war. By the 10 May 2022, approximately 5.9 million refugee movements had been recorded out of Ukraine, with a further…

Statement by Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, on the situation in Severodonetsk: "Remaining civilians in Severodonetsk are almost entirely cut off from aid supplies after the destruction of the last bridge into the…

Ukraine: Hundreds killed in relentless Russian shelling of Kharkiv Hundreds of civilians have been killed in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv by indiscriminate Russian shelling using widely banned cluster munitions and inherently inaccurate rockets, Amnesty International said…

Introduction This technical brief is intended to provide general guidance for humanitarian agencies operating in Ukraine on how to implement Disability Inclusive Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA). It aims to ensure that disability is mainstreamed within the…

Media Contacts: 020 7387 0200 or 07930 999 014 (out of hours) Donations can be made at www.dec.org.uk or by calling 0370 60 60 900 ** Spokespeople, recent photos and footage are available **   Press release9 June 2022 The DEC's…

Context Since the Russian military offensive against Ukraine was launched on the 24th of February, over 8 million people have been displaced. A significant number of those who have fled their homes are older people (60+). While…

HIGHLIGHTS Hostilities, featuring at times the intense shelling of civilian areas, continued to rage in eastern Ukraine during the reporting period. WFP warns that acute hunger globally is expected to rise by 47 million people due to the…

Millions of older people caught up in the war in Ukraine are being overlooked in the humanitarian response, despite making up a quarter of the country's population, HelpAge International warns today (June 3). A new survey from…