War in Ukraine shows increasing impact of intersecting crises – World
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 15, 2022
The war in Ukraine has driven millions of Ukrainians, particularly women and children, from their homes, with many fleeing to neighbouring European countries for refugee. As the war continues to rage, buildings crumble alongside dreams, agricultural fields become dotted with landmines and basic infrastructure such as for water and sanitation come under fire, making food security and nutrition a growing concern for those who have remained. The situation quickly caught the attention of the international nutrition community, not just because of the emergency support needed to safeguard the nutritional status of Ukrainians, but also because of the reverberating effects . . .
