Yemen Humanitarian Crisis Remains Unchanged, UN Warns

The humanitarian situation in Yemen remains dire, with hunger rising, health services crumbling, and families exhausting their last coping mechanisms. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has briefed the Security Council on the crisis, highlighting the impact on women and girls, who require humanitarian support. Over 11 million women and girls need assistance, with four out of five lacking access to life-saving reproductive health services. The health system is at a breaking point, with disease outbreaks surging and a measles outbreak declared in Marib. Food insecurity is worsening, with over half the population experiencing acute food insecurity, and six million people facing 'Emergency' levels of deprivation. The UN is calling for flexible and predictable funding to bridge the gap between desperate need and current support. Access remains a significant hurdle, with 73 UN colleagues detained by the Houthi de facto authorities, and over 200 humanitarian access incidents recorded across the country. The UN is urging donors to provide funding, parties to protect civilians, and the Security Council to maintain its focus on Yemen.