Returning to the front line in UkraineDisplaced Ukrainians face tough choices between limited resources in exile or returning to unsafe areas with inadequate services.
The ballroom boy with burns who inspired a filmRomchyk highlights the impact of war on children through the story of injured Ukrainian dancer Roman Oleksiv.
Amid low birth rates, war and emigration, Ukraine's numbers are dwindlingUkraine's population crisis due to war could significantly impact its future demographic stability and capacity for recovery.
'I remember when the missiles hit the school. It was so bad' - Ukraine's students on rebuilding their lives, three years on from Putin's invasionDigital learning centres help Ukrainian students regain normalcy while navigating the impact of war.
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their cultureUkrainians in Transcarpathia actively work to preserve their cultural heritage amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, fighting for dignity and history.
Women are saving Ukraine's wartime economyWomen in Ukraine have stepped up significantly in the workforce during the war, taking on traditionally male roles and challenging long-standing gender stereotypes.
Returning to the front line in UkraineDisplaced Ukrainians face tough choices between limited resources in exile or returning to unsafe areas with inadequate services.
The ballroom boy with burns who inspired a filmRomchyk highlights the impact of war on children through the story of injured Ukrainian dancer Roman Oleksiv.
Amid low birth rates, war and emigration, Ukraine's numbers are dwindlingUkraine's population crisis due to war could significantly impact its future demographic stability and capacity for recovery.
'I remember when the missiles hit the school. It was so bad' - Ukraine's students on rebuilding their lives, three years on from Putin's invasionDigital learning centres help Ukrainian students regain normalcy while navigating the impact of war.
Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their cultureUkrainians in Transcarpathia actively work to preserve their cultural heritage amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, fighting for dignity and history.
Women are saving Ukraine's wartime economyWomen in Ukraine have stepped up significantly in the workforce during the war, taking on traditionally male roles and challenging long-standing gender stereotypes.
Why Gazans Fear the RainGaza's residents are enduring severe hardships post-conflict, living in tents without basic necessities as winter cold takes a tragic toll on children.
Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened MarketJabaliya, heavily devastated by war, is slowly seeing a return of displaced residents and market activity amidst lingering uncertainty.
Shaban al-Dalou: The Palestinian teen burned to death in Israeli bombingShaban al-Dalou's story highlights the plight of displaced families in Gaza and the urgent need for global awareness and humanitarian action.
The Children Who Left GazaThe children evacuated from Gaza face immense physical and emotional scars from war, and uncertain futures in a foreign land.
Fifteen months of Israeli bombardment leave conditions in Gaza unimaginable'The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to significant loss of life and continues to worsen, with millions facing displacement and severe shortages.
Israel's war on Gaza: 12 months, 12 picturesThe war on Gaza has resulted in profound humanitarian crises affecting over two million Palestinians.
Why Gazans Fear the RainGaza's residents are enduring severe hardships post-conflict, living in tents without basic necessities as winter cold takes a tragic toll on children.
Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened MarketJabaliya, heavily devastated by war, is slowly seeing a return of displaced residents and market activity amidst lingering uncertainty.
Shaban al-Dalou: The Palestinian teen burned to death in Israeli bombingShaban al-Dalou's story highlights the plight of displaced families in Gaza and the urgent need for global awareness and humanitarian action.
The Children Who Left GazaThe children evacuated from Gaza face immense physical and emotional scars from war, and uncertain futures in a foreign land.
Fifteen months of Israeli bombardment leave conditions in Gaza unimaginable'The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led to significant loss of life and continues to worsen, with millions facing displacement and severe shortages.
Israel's war on Gaza: 12 months, 12 picturesThe war on Gaza has resulted in profound humanitarian crises affecting over two million Palestinians.
Video. Palestinian children struggle to resume education in ruined schoolsGaza's children have faced significant educational disruptions due to war damage, impacting their learning for more than a year.
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza's water crisisGaza faces a severe water crisis, with supplies reduced to 7% of pre-conflict levels, severely impacting families' daily survival.
Rubble. Sewage. Desperation for Clean Water. This Is Gaza After Ceasefire.The ceasefire in Gaza has reunited families and allowed humanitarian aid, but the devastation continues.
At least one dead in Gaza City after Israeli strike hits houseThe Israel-Hamas war has caused significant destruction to housing in Gaza, with a major impact on residents' ability to live safely.
Life in a Gaza field hospital in picturesUK-Med is providing crucial medical assistance in Gaza, highlighting the impact of war on children.
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong BlackoutThe yearlong blackout in Gaza significantly disrupts daily life and essential services, leaving families struggling with basic needs.
Video. Palestinian children struggle to resume education in ruined schoolsGaza's children have faced significant educational disruptions due to war damage, impacting their learning for more than a year.
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza's water crisisGaza faces a severe water crisis, with supplies reduced to 7% of pre-conflict levels, severely impacting families' daily survival.
Rubble. Sewage. Desperation for Clean Water. This Is Gaza After Ceasefire.The ceasefire in Gaza has reunited families and allowed humanitarian aid, but the devastation continues.
At least one dead in Gaza City after Israeli strike hits houseThe Israel-Hamas war has caused significant destruction to housing in Gaza, with a major impact on residents' ability to live safely.
Life in a Gaza field hospital in picturesUK-Med is providing crucial medical assistance in Gaza, highlighting the impact of war on children.
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong BlackoutThe yearlong blackout in Gaza significantly disrupts daily life and essential services, leaving families struggling with basic needs.
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversedNew visa changes allow Ukrainian families in the UK to reunite with their children, providing hope after previous regulations restricted sponsorship.
Ukraine's Artists: Protest & ResilienceUkrainian artists use their craft to protest and document experiences during the war.
The Wildly Subversive Music of Soviet UkraineUkrainian music's resurgence is linked to cultural discovery amid war, showcasing a rich legacy previously overlooked.
Aleppo's soap makers, now making their soaps in a free SyriaAleppo's soap-making tradition, over 2,000 years old, is reviving despite challenges from war, highlighting community resilience and the impact of local craftsmanship.
Despite war, ethnic Koreans 'feel at home' in Ukraine DW 02/17/2025Korean families in Ukraine have deep roots and a strong connection to their farming heritage despite challenges faced due to the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine's Artists: Protest & ResilienceUkrainian artists use their craft to protest and document experiences during the war.
The Wildly Subversive Music of Soviet UkraineUkrainian music's resurgence is linked to cultural discovery amid war, showcasing a rich legacy previously overlooked.
Aleppo's soap makers, now making their soaps in a free SyriaAleppo's soap-making tradition, over 2,000 years old, is reviving despite challenges from war, highlighting community resilience and the impact of local craftsmanship.
Despite war, ethnic Koreans 'feel at home' in Ukraine DW 02/17/2025Korean families in Ukraine have deep roots and a strong connection to their farming heritage despite challenges faced due to the ongoing conflict.
Kidnapped, tortured and jailed: one woman's quest to bring her son home from RussiaIvan Zebavskyi's story symbolizes the personal tragedies faced by many Ukrainians during the ongoing conflict.
Sharp rise recorded in landmine casualties in 2023, warns reportThe global casualties from landmines surged in 2023, reaching over 5,700, with civilians making up 84% of the victims.
In Lebanon, misleading' and sporadic Israeli evacuation orders instil fearResidents face serious dangers from unpredicted Israeli attacks, leading to casualties and trauma especially among children.
Kidnapped, tortured and jailed: one woman's quest to bring her son home from RussiaIvan Zebavskyi's story symbolizes the personal tragedies faced by many Ukrainians during the ongoing conflict.
Sharp rise recorded in landmine casualties in 2023, warns reportThe global casualties from landmines surged in 2023, reaching over 5,700, with civilians making up 84% of the victims.
In Lebanon, misleading' and sporadic Israeli evacuation orders instil fearResidents face serious dangers from unpredicted Israeli attacks, leading to casualties and trauma especially among children.
People are so polite': the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chipsSharing traditional Ukrainian food helps build connections in a new country.
Notes on chocolate: Ukraine's hero chocolatiersMeetty chocolate exemplifies resilience and creativity in Ukraine, providing a taste of joy amidst the challenges of war.
People are so polite': the Ukrainian refugee bonding with the British over borscht and chipsSharing traditional Ukrainian food helps build connections in a new country.
Notes on chocolate: Ukraine's hero chocolatiersMeetty chocolate exemplifies resilience and creativity in Ukraine, providing a taste of joy amidst the challenges of war.
Long-term effects of Gaza war could quadruple Palestinian death toll, warn UK doctorsBritish doctors warn of high long-term mortality rates among Palestinians in Gaza due to war-related health issues.
Everything is gone': how Israeli forces destroyed Jabaliya refugee campJabaliya, a refugee camp in Gaza, experienced severe devastation from Israeli airstrikes, transforming its vibrant environment into a wasteland within hours.
American Doctors Tell New York Times They Saw Pattern of Gaza Children Being Shot in Head: Every Day I Was There'Healthcare workers in Gaza report a shocking increase in children injured by gunfire, often in head or chest, resulting in high fatality rates.
Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and ResilienceAl-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.
Long-term effects of Gaza war could quadruple Palestinian death toll, warn UK doctorsBritish doctors warn of high long-term mortality rates among Palestinians in Gaza due to war-related health issues.
Everything is gone': how Israeli forces destroyed Jabaliya refugee campJabaliya, a refugee camp in Gaza, experienced severe devastation from Israeli airstrikes, transforming its vibrant environment into a wasteland within hours.
American Doctors Tell New York Times They Saw Pattern of Gaza Children Being Shot in Head: Every Day I Was There'Healthcare workers in Gaza report a shocking increase in children injured by gunfire, often in head or chest, resulting in high fatality rates.
Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and ResilienceAl-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.
Hamas and Israel Set to Exchange More Hostages for Prisoners: Live UpdatesThe Bibas family symbolizes the tragic impact of Israel's hostage crisis amidst the broader Israel-Hamas conflict.
Sergei Loznitsa Screens His Studies of Eastern Europe During WartimeArt should provoke thought rather than just convey information, reflecting the complexity of cultural loss during conflict.
Lebanon's Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah WarThe ongoing war in Lebanon has led to extensive unemployment and displacement for individuals like Hasan Raad, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear DebrisThe aftermath of the conflict leaves Lebanon grappling with extensive destruction and the formidable task of rubble removal to begin reconstruction.
At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the Destruction Is Painful'Local business owners in southern Lebanon are working to salvage their livelihoods after intense air raids and ground invasions decimated their market.
Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese studentsYoung Lebanese students' lives and education have been severely disrupted by ongoing conflict, with many feeling the psychological toll of war.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return home: Victory? Is everything that has happened to us a victory?'The personal trauma and challenges faced by residents of Dahieh contrast sharply with the public perception of victory following the ceasefire.
What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild LebanonHezbollah is pledging compensation and rebuilding efforts for families affected by Israeli airstrikes, despite facing substantial challenges in following through.
Lebanon's Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah WarThe ongoing war in Lebanon has led to extensive unemployment and displacement for individuals like Hasan Raad, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear DebrisThe aftermath of the conflict leaves Lebanon grappling with extensive destruction and the formidable task of rubble removal to begin reconstruction.
At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the Destruction Is Painful'Local business owners in southern Lebanon are working to salvage their livelihoods after intense air raids and ground invasions decimated their market.
Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese studentsYoung Lebanese students' lives and education have been severely disrupted by ongoing conflict, with many feeling the psychological toll of war.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese return home: Victory? Is everything that has happened to us a victory?'The personal trauma and challenges faced by residents of Dahieh contrast sharply with the public perception of victory following the ceasefire.
What Syria means for Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild LebanonHezbollah is pledging compensation and rebuilding efforts for families affected by Israeli airstrikes, despite facing substantial challenges in following through.
Devastated by war': Ukraine's battle scars in picturesVic Bakin captures the evolving narrative of Ukrainian youth and queer communities through poignant photography amid the backdrop of war.
Ninety Palestinians released by Israel as Gaza ceasefire enters second day liveNinety Palestinian prisoners were released in a ceasefire deal, alongside the release of Israeli hostages, as aid begins to flow into Gaza.
Health services across Idlib no longer functioning', say Syrian doctorsIdlib's health services have been devastated by airstrikes, resulting in patient deaths and critical operational failures.Oxygen and power shortages due to airstrike damage have led to fatalities in intensive care units.
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after warQuality journalism is critical for understanding stories from all perspectives, especially in times of crisis.
How can Syria be rebuilt and who will pay?Syria requires substantial foreign funding and political stability for effective reconstruction after years of war and sanctions.
Health services across Idlib no longer functioning', say Syrian doctorsIdlib's health services have been devastated by airstrikes, resulting in patient deaths and critical operational failures.Oxygen and power shortages due to airstrike damage have led to fatalities in intensive care units.
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after warQuality journalism is critical for understanding stories from all perspectives, especially in times of crisis.
How can Syria be rebuilt and who will pay?Syria requires substantial foreign funding and political stability for effective reconstruction after years of war and sanctions.
No child should ever see the horrors of GazaThe heartbreaking reality of Palestinian children suffering in Gaza highlights the urgent need for awareness and action.
Review: In 'Porcelain War,' Ukrainian artists document their struggle against Russian aggressionOrdinary people in Ukraine are becoming citizen soldiers in a fight for cultural survival amidst war.
The week around the world in 20 picturesOngoing violence in Ukraine continues to traumatize civilians amidst conflicts, particularly marked by recent missile attacks on urban centers.
Ukraine seeks return of up to 10 million refugees and migrants fleeing Russia's warUkraine aims to repatriate its diaspora to address demographic challenges exacerbated by the war.
The Military Under Trump Will Be a Disaster'Broken heart syndrome' illustrates the pervasive psychological impact of stress from war, affecting populations beyond the battlefield.
Why Another Stalker 2 Delay Was Never An Option For Its Ukrainian DeveloperStalker 2 faced significant development challenges, including team exhaustion and stressful conditions due to war, leading to its imperfect launch despite good sales.
Weapon contamination in Ethiopia wrecks limbs and dreamsYoung Birhane's heroic act to save children from an explosive cost him limbs, showcasing the tragic consequences of war on civilians.
Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high' DW 12/08/2024One in six children lives in war zones, facing unprecedented levels of violence and significant risks to their lives and rights.
468 Million Children Who Live in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict Are SufferingThe impact of war on children is catastrophic, with millions affected by conflict and a rising number of violent incidents against them.
Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high' DW 12/08/2024One in six children lives in war zones, facing unprecedented levels of violence and significant risks to their lives and rights.
468 Million Children Who Live in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict Are SufferingThe impact of war on children is catastrophic, with millions affected by conflict and a rising number of violent incidents against them.
I fled the war in Ukraine. Now I work on ways to help the country's soil healBuilding international networks proved crucial for survival and ongoing research amidst crisis.
We can't fight the climate crisis without fighting militarism | All HailWar's environmental impact extends beyond military emissions, presenting a substantial threat to both humanity and planetary health.
We Are Failing Children Around the World With Our War-MakingWar significantly endangers children's safety, with millions affected by armed conflicts and a troubling rise in violence against them.
Kate Bush's beautiful new animated film just made me cryKate Bush's animated film highlights the plight of war-affected children, delivering a poignant message of hope through the lens of a fragile shrew.