The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has sounded the alarm: the famine raging in Gaza is a man-made disaster that will only worsen unless we get serious about allowing life-saving aid into the territory. 😢
In an exclusive chat with CGTN, spokesperson Olga Cherevko laid it out straight—barriers to delivering food and medicine are turning this into a full-blown crisis. Famine means millions are facing extreme hunger, and without a clear path for more aid convoys, the situation could spiral even further.
"The only way to stop this is a permanent ceasefire," Cherevko stressed. "Opening all the checkpoints, removing bureaucratic hurdles, and ensuring safe passage for aid workers are non-negotiable steps." Think of it like a traffic jam during peak holiday season—no matter how much food you load onto trucks, it won't reach families unless the roads are clear.
For young voices across South Asia and Southeast Asia—whether you've seen challenges in your own communities during monsoon floods or advocated for disaster relief online—this call from the UN is a reminder: real change often starts with a bold demand for peace and compassion. ✌️🌍
What can you do? Keep sharing credible updates, support verified humanitarian campaigns, and urge your local leaders to back diplomatic efforts. When borders open for aid, hope travels fast.
Stay tuned for more on how you can help and join the conversation. Together, we can stand for change. 💪
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OCHA Spokesperson: Gaza famine is man-made, only ceasefire can end it
cgtn.com
