Iraq's stalled domestic violence bill may be revived by new government
Renewed calls for legislation to protect victims could stand a chance under Kadhimi’s government
Yemen could face 'catastrophic' food situation as pandemic worsens -FAO
Lockdowns are impacting food supply chains, while families will also be hit by drop in remittance payments from abroad
Coronavirus puts 4 million girls at risk of child marriage
Campaigners warn that the pandemic could undo decades of work to end child marriage
First war, now COVID-19 threatens South Sudanese in crowded camp
Two people have tested positive in a crowded South Sudanese camp housing 30,000 people
Women face 'catastrophic' risks as thousands of sexual health clinics close
Thousands of sexual health clinics have closed due to the new coronavirus
Climate disasters seen increasing conflict risk in large countries
Extreme weather bring greater risk of conflict in underdeveloped countries with large populations and ethnic tensions
Can a video game save a life? African refugee puts players in his race for survival
'A lot of people don't understand the journey of a refugee. It was a journey of life and death.'
Locusts swarm into South Sudan as plague spreads
The invasion is worsening food shortages in a region where up to 25 million people are suffering from three consecutive years of droughts and floods
Smart drones to be tested in battle against E. Africa locust swarms
The impact on the region's food supply could be enormous - a locust swarm of a square kilometre is able to eat the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people
OPINION: In a world awash with data, aid workers contend with gaps
With nearly 168 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2020 -- the highest figure in decades -- there is no time, or data, to lose