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Horror in the Gaza Strip: Children suffer from catastrophic conditions
The Red Cross helps in crisis regions such as Gaza and Ukraine. The article particularly highlights aid projects and human suffering.
Horror in the Gaza Strip: Children suffer from catastrophic conditions
Around Christmas 2024, the urgent plight of millions of children in crisis regions around the world becomes particularly clear. While the festive season is a time of joy for many, countless children are struggling to survive. Christopher Friedrich, a WASH expert for the Austrian Red Cross, reports on the devastating situation from the Gaza Strip: “The children sleep outside on wet ground and in the dirt,” he explains, while documenting the catastrophic hygienic conditions. Many children also suffer from respiratory diseases because clean drinking water is in short supply - only half a liter per person per day is available. The Red Cross has already provided more than 5,000 latrines and is working to provide people with medical assistance and clean water. “We are giving people back a minimum of dignity,” says Friedrich.
Global willingness to help despite conflicts
The Red Cross is in the process of ensuring basic supplies in many crisis regions and appeals to the international community not to let up. “We have been supporting the Syrian population since 2011 and have improved quality of life by rebuilding the water infrastructure after the earthquake in February,” emphasizes delegation leader Simona Mencinger. In Ukraine, where the war is approaching its third anniversary, the Red Cross is one of the few organizations that can help people. Despite freezing temperatures and massive power outages, help is being provided: “4,500 people recently received relief supplies,” said division manager Walter Hajek.
The Geneva Conventions, adopted 75 years ago, remain an important basis for the protection of civilians in war zones. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recalls that compliance with international humanitarian law is essential to protect suffering lives. “We can only help people in need if we are protected and have safe access,” demands President Creator. The urgent appeals from aid organizations ask for support and donations to ensure the survival of the affected families in the conflict-ridden regions Small newspaper and that ICRC.