Humanitarian needs in Cameroon at highest level ever - UN Humanitarian Coordinator
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Cameroon
An upsurge in violence and forced displacement have left 4.3 million people needing emergency assistance, while funding for the response is at an all-time low.
Humanitarian needs in Cameroon are at their highest level ever following an upsurge in violence and insecurity in several regions of the country. Around 4.3 million people need emergency assistance, marking a 30 per cent increase compared to 2018.
The violence and forced displacement have dramatically affected the lives of women and children. Gender based violence is on a sharp increase. In some regions up to 80% of children are out of school.
Funding for the response is however at an all-time low.
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