What is the problem?
In 2014 Yemen's brutal future started, it was the Yemeni civil war. The Houthi forces rose from inner Yemen and began their attack on the capital city Sana’a, and to this day they are still trying to take over. But what about the innocent kids and civilians in Yemen that are getting affected by the war? Over 17 million people (about the population of New York) in Yemen are food insecure and over 2 million children under the age of 5 need malnutrition treatment (UNHCR).
Where is the problem occurring?
Hodeidah; Hodeidah is a port city that plays a role in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid and commercial goods. Unfortunately, the ongoing conflict has severely disrupted the flow of goods through this port resulting in access to food and other essential supplies for those in need. (The Yemen Crisis Explained.)
Taiz; The city of Taiz has been heavily affected by the conflict experiencing fighting that has disrupted the distribution of food caused infrastructure damage. Forced many residents to flee their homes. (The Yemen Crisis Explained.)
Sana'a; Yemens capital city Sana'a has also been grappling with food insecurity as a consequence of the conflict. Destruction of infrastructure and disruptions to trade routes have greatly impacted both the availability and affordability of food for its inhabitants. (The Yemen Crisis Explained.)
Al Hudaydah; This governorate encompasses Hodeidah city. Has become a point for fighting and related disruptions due to its strategic location along the Red Sea coast. As a result access to food for its population has been significantly affected. (The Yemen Crisis Explained.) (Faces of Al-Hudaydah: Civilians Plagued by War, Disease and Hunger)
Al Jawf; Conflict related disturbances have taken their toll on this governorate well. Food shortages and displacement have become issues in Al Jawf due to conflicts. (Brittanica)
Abyan; The governorate of Abyan faces challenges including both conflict related issues and limited access to services. These factors contribute greatly to food insecurity, within Abyan.
Which SDG goals or parts of daily life are being interrupted?
There are many SDG goals that are being disrupted due to the conflict in Yemen. Although people all around the world are working to solve issues from Yemen, there is still a lot of problems Yemen is going through. Some of the SDG goal violations are listed:
SDG 1: No poverty
The conflict in Yemen has affected its citizens, one of the most important SDG goals is to help people live without poverty. Sadly, many people in Yemen cannot afford necessities like rice, salt, cooking oil, and clothes. The cost of these things has almost doubled sense the Yemeni civil war. The conflict has led to the economy becoming very weak, meaning its hard-to-find jobs, and people struggle to afford even the most needed items.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Around 17 million people are suffering from food insecurity, and because of this the second SDG goal is being violated. Yemen is facing a huge food shortage. Because of the conflict, it is tough for food to be given to everyone who needs it. Roads, Bridges and other needed things that help food go from one place to another have been severely damaged. This makes it difficult for people to get the food they need. This makes families die from hunger.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Although staying healthy is important, the conflict in Yemen has made it hard for people to receive the medical attention they need. Clinics and hospitals are damaged and there is a shortage of doctors and medicine. This is the reason many people are getting sick, and some are not able to get the help they need.
SDG 4: Quality Education
To be successful many people need school, but in Yemen, kids are missing education which can affect their future and make it difficult for new opportunities. Because of the conflict, many schools have been damaged or destroyed, and some kids are put to work because their families are poverty-stricken.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Because of the conflict in Yemen, Clean water and sanitary materials are scarce. The civil war has damaged water pipes and sanitation systems. This makes it difficult for people to find clean water and be hygienic. the effect has made it hard for Yemen to sustain a good environment.
Internal citations: (Sustainable Development Goals) (UNHCR)
the need for advocacy for people in conflict and how it could help them.
The Yemeni civil war has affected millions of people, making them food insecure and in severe poverty. Making kids fall into the depths of malnutrition. With advocacy we can let the Yemeni children's voice be heard and help them hastily. Advocacy is the only way the citizens of Yemen's voice can be heard. By Showing the world the hardships of Yemeni civilians experiencing food scarcity, advocacy can evoke empathy. This emotional connection causes individuals, governments, and groups to contribute money, supplies, medical aid, and other needed resources.
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