Humanitarian News Archive

Child recruitment in Haiti surges threefold in just one year

12th February 2026 PORT AU PRINCE/NEW YORK, 12 February 2026 – The number of children in Haiti recruited and used by armed groups has skyrocketed by an estimated 200 per cent in 2025 reflecting a growing reliance on the exploitation of children, amid…

Commissioner Lahbib visits Ukraine to reiterate EU support

12th February 2026 While Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving more than one million people without electricity and water, the European Union remains firmly at Ukraine's side to help its people endure another winter under attack.