It has been 6 months since the devastating floods and landslides hit Sri Lanka. UNFPA has been supporting on the ground with local partners to ensure that reproductive health of women and girls is met during emergency response work.

As the blockade in Yemen enters its second week, assistance to 27 million people has been disrupted. Here are five critical facts about the effects this is having on the people of Yemen. 

Yemen has historically been 80 to 90 per cent dependent on imported food, medicines and fuel. All ports, including Al Hudaydah, Saleef and Aden, are necessary to meeting Yemen’s needs.

The current blockade crisis is the entire country at risk. Girls, pregnant women and female-headed households are among the most vulnerable.