International Conference on Social Protection in Contexts of Fragility and Forced Displacement - Country Profile - Yemen

Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Middle East, descended into a full-fledged military conflict in March 2015 resulting in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. As of September 2017, some 21.1 million people (80% of the population) need humanitarian or protection support, and 9.8 million are in acute need. 17 million people (60% of the population) are food insecure, while 7 million are severely food insecure, including almost 2 million acutely or severely acutely malnourished children. At least 26.8 million live in affected areas, and 3 million are internally displaced. UNICEF confirms that 1,676 children have been killed and 2,760 injured, and at least 1,800 recruited or used by parties to the conflict. As of 10 September 2017, more than 646,000 suspected cholera cases had been reported, with more than 2,000 associated deaths. Only 45% of health facilities remain.