U.N. envoy launches $4 billion fund for schools in war zones
The fund aims to help more than 13 million children and young people over the next five years, and 75 million by 2030
FACTBOX - Schools under fire in war zones
Nearly 75 million children had their education disrupted last year, leaving them prey to child labour, trafficking and extremism
Angelina Jolie to teach at London School of Economics on women in conflict
Hollywood actress and former UK foreign minister William Hague become visiting professors after joint campaign to end sexual violence against women in conflict
Are aid agencies ready to deal with war, terrorism and crime in cities?
Cities are the frontline of twenty first century humanitarianism
Iraq announces start of Falluja operation, some residents flee
Last month, Falluja residents faced acute shortages of food and medicine during a siege by government forces, U.N. reports
New aid network aims to boost local charities helping people in crisis
African, Asian and Middle Eastern groups want more funding for their work and a greater say in how aid is delivered
U.N. says world must stand up for widely flouted humanitarian law
"We have seen a decay, a lack of respect for international law which is causing enormous damage in the world"
INTERVIEW-As humanitarian needs grow, USAID chief says the world must act
"This is not the time to cut resources," USAID's Gayle Smith said
EXPERT VIEWS-World Humanitarian Summit: "What will this summit deliver beyond words?"
Here's what some humanitarian celebrities and aid agency heads are expecting from the summit
PREVIEW-Humanitarian summit seeks to reboot aid, pressure states to end war
U.N. conference aims to shake up aid system, push governments to stem conflicts and disasters