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UN Accuses Israel Of Denying Aid Access Amid ‘Full-blown Famine’ In North Gaza

Global UpfrontMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

A top UN official on Sunday accused Israel of continuing to deny the United Nations humanitarian access in the Gaza Strip, where the UN food

Ukrainian Govt Donates 25,000 Tons Of Wheat To Boost WFP’s Food Assistance In Northeast Nigeria

Global UpfrontMar 1, 2024March 1, 20240

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the “generous donation” of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help

ECOWAS Member States, Partners Meet On Locally-sourced Meals For School Children In West Africa

Global UpfrontOct 3, 2023October 3, 20230

Over a hundred technical experts including government officials, policy makers, donor representatives, and researchers from Education, Agriculture, Gender and Social Protection sectors, from West Africa

735 Million People Currently Facing Hunger Worldwide,122 Million More Since 2019 Due To Multiple Crisis, Says UN Report

Global UpfrontJul 12, 2023July 12, 20230

Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the

Dire Hunger Grips West Africa As World Food Programme Funding Crisis Leaves Millions Stranded Without Aid – UN WFP

Global UpfrontJul 5, 2023July 5, 20230

In June, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) kicked off a large-scale emergency food and nutrition assistance operation in the Sahel. But a funding

UN’s World Food Programme Budgets $2.56 Billion For Nigeria, Warns That 25 Million Nigerians Face Acute Hunger

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2023June 15, 20230

By Okey Muogbo The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations (UN) has warned that about 25 million Nigerians face acute hunger between June

Germany, WFP, UNICEF Launch €40m Resilience And Essential Services Support In Northeast Nigeria

Global UpfrontJul 14, 2022July 14, 20220

Over 500,000 conflict-affected people will benefit from a new humanitarian and development package aimed at enhancing peace, increasing livelihood opportunities and providing education, health, nutrition,

Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Yemen Are “Hunger Hotspots” Facing Catastrophic Conditions, Says WFP, FAO

Global UpfrontJul 1, 2022July 1, 20220

The 2022 Global Report on Food Crises said about 180 million people across 40 countries will face inescapable food insecurity, which can also lead to

ECOWAS Member States Meets To Discuss Economic Recovery Amid Insecurity, COVID-19 And Fallout Of Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Global UpfrontJun 21, 2022June 21, 20220

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in partnership with the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations World Food Programme

Climate Crisis Threatens Food Security For Women and Girls – UN WFP

Global UpfrontMar 8, 20220

The United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) on Tuesday warned that women and girls, especially in rural communities, continue to face the brunt of