7 Current Conflicts in the World Today and Their Effects on Global Hunger

Conflict ravages countries in countless ways. And it’s the number one cause of hunger in the world, tearing families, communities, infrastructure, food systems and regions apart.  

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Statement by WFP USA President and CEO Barron Segar on Ukraine

The conflict unfolding in Ukraine is heartbreaking to watch, and our hearts and prayers go out to all Ukrainians caught in this crisis. WFP is launching an emergency operation to provide food assistance for civilians fleeing the conflict.

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WFP Set to Assist People Affected by Conflict in Ukraine

WFP is launching an emergency operation to provide food assistance for people fleeing the conflict inside Ukraine and in neighboring countries.

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Countdown to Catastrophe Begins in Yemen as Funding for Food Assistance Dwindles

Food prices have more than doubled across much of Yemen over the past year, leaving more than half of the country in need of food assistance.

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WFP Executive Director Statement on Impact of Conflict in Ukraine

Globally, we already have 283 million people marching towards starvation. The world cannot afford to let another conflict drive the numbers of hungry people even higher.

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As Conflict Erupts in Ukraine, WFP Stands Ready to Step in and Provide Critical Support

As Ukraine descends into conflict, the United Nations World Food Programme stands ready to deploy in support of affected populations. Staff could be on the ground in 72 hours to assist civilians.

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A Ring of Fire Is Circling the Globe, Sparking Starvation, Mass Migration and Destabilization

A total of 45 million people are teetering on the edge of famine with overall global needs for humanitarian assistance on a clear upward trend and are now higher than ever.

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Sahel Faces Worsening Food Crisis Amid Growing Instability and Displacement, WFP Chief Warns

The number of people on the brink of starvation across the Sahel has increased almost tenfold over the past three years and displacement by almost 400%.

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Good Call: WFP Helps People Displaced by Conflict Stay in Touch

For World Radio Day, we’re taking a look at how the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)-led Emergency Telecommunications Cluster is connecting internally displaced persons to family members miles away.  

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Hunger Hotspots: Four Countries Face Famine, UN Report Warns

Hunger is soaring across 20 hunger hotspots where conflict, economic shocks, natural disasters and limited humanitarian access are putting millions of lives at risk

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“Our Presence Is Hope.” WFP Continues to Serve the People of Afghanistan Through a Bitter Winter of Cold and Hunger

Almost overnight, Asia’s most fragile economy collapsed. For millions of people, WFP’s emergency food assistance has been a lifeline amidst chaos and uncertainty.

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Severe Hunger Tightens Grip on Northern Ethiopia

A new food security assessment released by WFP shows that almost 40 percent of Tigrayans are suffering an extreme lack of food, after 15 months of conflict.

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