Rising number of families resort to begging, child labour and marrying of children in war-ravaged Yemen – UNHCR
UNHCR said Yemen's health care system"has in effect collapsed", with the virus thought to be spreading throughout the country, and appealed for urgent funding last week.
Around 80 percent of Yemen's malnourished population relies on humanitarian assistance, making it the world's biggest humanitarian crisis even before coronavirus. "We are seeing a growing number of families resorting to harmful coping mechanisms such as begging, child labour and marrying of children to survive," he added.
Saudi Arabia, leader of a military coalition fighting the Houthis, and the United Nations are due to co-host a virtual pledging conference on June 2.
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