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By the time a famine is declared, it’s already too late – people are dying, paying the price of the world’s inaction.

The United States has a long tradition of offering refuge to those fleeing persecution and war. However, the Trump administration, citing unfounded security concerns, put a travel ban in place, suspended the refugee resettlement program for 120 days and slashed refugee arrivals by more than half.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ has been responding to outbreaks of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We also responded In 2014, as West Africa experienced the largest ever outbreak of Ebola, which claimed over 11,000 lives.

Pakistan, located in South Asia, is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ helps vulnerable Pakistanis rebuild from natural disasters and assists refugees from neighbouring Afghanistan.

Families escaping gang violence and persecution in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have undertaken a dangerous journey to seek safety in the United States. Central Americans have the right to request asylum in the U.S. without being criminalised or separated from their children.

In areas affected by conflict or disaster, children are likely to miss out on learning opportunities. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and LEGO Foundation are responding by providing learning through play activities to 800,000 young refugees and host community children in East Africa.