Pandemic and conflict: A deadly combination

Pandemic and conflict: A deadly combination

In times of crisis, children suffer the most. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. The impacts of this pandemic will be felt for years to come, but it’s already clear that COVID-19 has exacerbated poverty and inequality in conflict-affected countries, adding massive pressure to already overwhelmed social and health systems. The result is more families without shelter, unable to meet even their most basic needs of food and water, and more children facing the prospect of becoming severely malnourished. Read more