10 Conflicts to Watch in 2023
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is still reverberating around the world—and setting the stage for more large-scale violence to come. Will...


Ukraine is in the headlines now. But a whole new world of conflict is about to erupt
Taiwan, North Korea, Iran and Palestine are all potential flashpoints that could distract western attention from the invasion in 2023 It...


How Huthi-Saudi Negotiations Will Make or Break Yemen
After nearly eight years of war in Yemen, talks are under way between the Huthi rebels and Saudi Arabia. Yet, by themselves, these...


It is time for Congress to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for its victims
A combination of disapproval from the Biden administration and lack of votes to discharge the legislation from committee effectively...


The year in humanitarian news
A timeline of significant events in 2022. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (and the global impacts) to Haiti’s spiralling gang violence...


En el tradicional mensaje del día de Navidad: El Papa llamó a acallar las armas de la guerra
Desde el balcón central de la Basílica de San Pedro, el pontífice se refirió a numerosos países del mundo que están atravesando difíciles...


Yemen sees little hope for end to war in 2023
During this past year, a cease-fire gave ordinary Yemenis some respite from violence. But warring parties did not extend their agreement...


NEW ANALYSIS – AFGHANISTAN TOPS LIST OF 7 COUNTRIES WHERE CHILDREN WERE MOST IN NEED IN 2022
Thenumber of children needing humanitarian assistance rose more than 20% this year to 149 million, with Afghanistan then the Democratic...


How to End Yemen’s Forever War
Washington Can Help Broker a Lasting Peace In April 2022, the opposing sides in Yemen’s devastating civil war achieved a rare...

Stop the War on Children: The Forgotten Ones
NEW REPORT: NUMBER OF CHILDREN LIVING IN DEADLIEST CONFLICT COUNTRIES JUMPS NEARLY 10% IN ONE YEAR An average of 22 children a day were...