Opinion: Media attention largely determines whether a crisis garners public empathy and galvanizes political will, or if it is left to fester beyond public perception.
In 2019, Ethiopia faced many challenges including conflict, drought, flooding, and livestock diseases. Around 200,000 people are estimated to have lost their homes and many are now living in camps. On this episode of 15 Minutes to Change the World, we hear the story of Almaz who shares her emotional story of loss and struggle and learn how you can use your voice to amplify the stories of women like Almaz.
Nine out of ten of the most under-reported crises are on the African continent while man-made climate change dramatically fuels displacement and hunger crises.
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When a major natural disaster or conflict breaks out, it usually grabs the world’s attention. While these large scale emergencies might dominate the headlines, there are many others happening around the world which barely make the news. Here is our list of the five most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2018:
