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It’s another dusty day in Zaatari refugee camp when I meet 46-year-old Abu Raed at the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s health clinic. He seems to be well-known, everyone greeting him while we make our way to an empty caravan where we can talk. We sit facing one another. His skin has been scalded by the hot desert sun, and his eyes express deep sadness.

Four reasons why the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Emergency Watchlist ranks South Sudan among the top 10 countries most at risk of experiencing a worsening humanitarian crisis in 2023.

For children who witness conflict or crisis from a young age, it can have a lasting impact on their ability to thrive in educational and social settings.

After living for 7 years in the United States, Khalida has embraced the dish as a potent reminder of happier times in her native country. 

Four reasons why South Sudan ranks fifth on the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s 2025 Emergency Watchlist.

Violence against women and girls is a global problem of epidemic proportions. Evidence shows that over one-third of women and girls globally will experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Regardless of where they live, their religion or culture, or what stage of life they are in, each is a target of violence specifically because of her gender and the gender discrimination that persists globally. Gender-based violence (GBV) is exacerbated in emergencies, where vulnerability and risks are higher, and family and community protections have often broken down. Rohingya women arriving in Cox’s Bazar have reported rape at the hands of the Myanmar military, while in the refugee settlements, women and girls are often not allowed to leave their tents, isolating them from services and increasing their risks of violence from partners and family. In South Sudan, as many as 65 per cent of women and girls have experienced physical or sexual violence. Sexual exploitation of women and girls in emergencies – including by aid workers and peacekeepers – is also increasingly recognised as a problem that the humanitarian sector must address.