UNHCR urges more aid for Yemeni displaced families

The latest update on the situation in Yemen for the first half of 2024 reveals that 4.5 million people are displaced and 18.2 million are in need of humanitarian aid. The UNHCR report is based on the struggles of 47,000 families who have endured years of conflict in the region.

Key challenges highlighted in the report include food insecurity, lack of civil documentation, and the urgent need for long-term stability for displaced families. Families in Yemen are often on the move due to persistent instability caused by ongoing conflicts between the Yemeni Government and Houthi rebels.

UNHCR is working to address these challenges by providing cash assistance programs to help families obtain crucial identification documents and access essential services. The agency is also focusing on integrating essential services into community infrastructure to ensure long-term stability for displaced families.

Despite the efforts, many families still face barriers to returning home due to safety concerns and lack of livelihood opportunities. UNHCR emphasizes the urgent need for continued humanitarian aid to support these families in rebuilding their lives with dignity and hope.