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'Worst winter yet’ as storms hit displaced families in Idlib

Monday, December 23, 2019

Fears are held for newborn babies and children living with their families in open fields and makeshift shelters in Idlib, north-west Syria, as the region braces for what could be the worst winter yet. After fleeing violence, hundreds of thousands of families in the area now face winter storms and subzero temperatures with little protection. Camps in the area are overflowing and there is an urgent shortage of winter supplies. Almost 1200 families have had their tents damaged or destroyed in winter storms and 20 displacement camps have been affected by flooding.

Media Releases, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Australia must step up to ease global refugee crisis

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

World Vision has urged the Federal Government to more than double its current intake of refugees to 44,000 people as the world faces a global displacement crisis.

Media Releases, Refugees, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Office Kris Kringle divides Australia

Monday, December 16, 2019

World Vision has conducted its first annual Christmas survey; a wide-ranging poll across Australia about views and attitudes towards the festive season.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Medevac Repeal Disappointing - World Vision

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Australia took a backward and inhumane step when it comes to basic human rights with the repeal of the Medevac Bill, World Vision’s Head of Policy and Advocacy, Andrew White said today.

Media Releases, Asylum Seekers, Refugee Crisis, Refugees, World Vision

Miss World contestants join World Vision in calling for world peace this Christmas

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Three Miss World Australia contestants have stepped out in support of World Vision’s campaign for Peace on Earth this Christmas, after a sobering report on the devastating impact of conflict and violence on children and families worldwide. Miss World Australia 2017 Esma Voloder (VIC), Miss World Australia 2018 Taylah Cannon (NSW) and 2019 runner-up Jenayah Elliott (WA) are supporting the charity’s inaugural Peace on Earth Pledge, which gives Australians the opportunity to contribute to world peace via an online campaign.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Calls for action on Australia’s ‘blind spots’ on UN Rights of the Child

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Human rights leaders, youth ambassadors and academics are calling for action today to improve child rights, marking 30 years since the since the formation of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Children's Rights

World Vision welcomes review of Australian aid budget

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

World Vision has welcomed the Federal Government’s review of its aid budget and development policy.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Foreign Aid

World Vision raises $20 million bond for families living in poverty

Friday, November 15, 2019

Families living below the poverty line in developing countries can benefit from a $20 million World Vision microfinance bond

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Microfinance, World Vision

Climate Contributes to Hunger Crisis in Southern Africa

Monday, November 11, 2019

A record 45 million people across 16 countries in Southern Africa will suffer food shortages in the next six months, according to a sobering analysis of the hunger crisis across the region.

Media Releases, Climate change, Africa

First Nations Families Matter – And Why COAG Must Act

Thursday, October 17, 2019

A new report highlighting a frightening trajectory of First Nations children being removed from their families should compel Australia’s political leaders to act urgently.

Media Releases, Indigenous Australians, Asia and the Pacific, Aboriginal, Child Health

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