The UN—with support from countries such as Sweden—is alleviating suffering of children whenever and wherever it can. New challenges, such as extremism, are increasing the risks to children, and making it more difficult and dangerous to reach them. But, barring that ideal outcome, we need to strengthen the current humanitarian system’s capacity to reach the children at greatest risk. For starters, we urgently need to harness innovation to expand our capacity to reach children who are cut off from assistance in besieged areas or communities controlled by extremists. While there will never be a substitute for safe, unimpeded humanitarian access, we need to explore every avenue to reach children in danger.

Source: Mint January 31, 2017 18:22 UTC