Yemen Facts

1) The Background of the conflict in Yemen

The conflict in Yemen has deep historical, political, economic and regional roots. It is linked, among other factors, to the former division of the country into North and South Yemen, which unified in 1990. However, persistent political and economic tensions did not disappear. Protests during the Arab Spring in 2011 led to the resignation of long-serving President Ali Abdullah Saleh, but the subsequent period of political transition failed to bring stability.

The armed conflict escalated significantly in 2014, when the Houthis and their allies took control of the capital, Sana'a, and large parts of the country. This was followed by a military intervention by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition in support of the internationally recognized Government. The protracted conflict, together with political instability and economic deterioration, has severely affected people's living conditions and the functioning of essential services.

The humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate in 2026. According to the United Nations, millions of people are struggling to meet basic needs and access essential services. The situation is exacerbated by the protracted crisis, conflict-induced economic deterioration, displacement and severe funding constraints.

2) The Consequences of the Conflict

The protracted crisis has a profound impact on the daily lives of people in Yemen. As households' coping mechanisms erode, increasing numbers of people are exposed to hunger, preventable diseases and other risks threatening their safety and fundamental rights. Vulnerable and marginalized groups, including women and girls and persons with disabilities, are disproportionately affected. According to the Yemen Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026 (March 2026) published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in March 2026:

More than 22 million people will require humanitarian assistance and protection services in 2026. Of these, 10.95 million are women and girls.
18.3 million people are acutely food insecure. The latest Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) analysis referred to in the humanitarian plan indicates further deterioration, including districts shifting from crisis to emergency levels and pockets of catastrophic conditions affecting some of the most fragile communities.
More than 2.2 million children under five are acutely malnourished. Of these, 516,157 children suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
An additional 1.3 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are also expected to be malnourished in 2026.
14.4 million people are expected to require water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance. Water scarcity and damaged infrastructure further heighten health and WASH vulnerabilities.
Essential services remain under severe strain. Only 59.3 per cent of health facilities are fully functional, complete vaccination coverage stands at 63 per cent, and Yemen continues to face a high burden of epidemic-prone diseases.
Women and girls are among the groups disproportionately affected by the current humanitarian crisis. According to UNFPA, approximately 6.2 million women are in need of gender-based violence (GBV) protection in 2026. In total, 10.95 million women and girls in Yemen require humanitarian assistance and support.
The education of millions of Yemeni children remains seriously at risk. According to UNICEF, 3.2 million children are out of school in 2026.

Sources: UN OCHA, Yemen Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026 (March 2026); UNICEF, Humanitarian Action for Children: Yemen Appeal 2026; UNFPA, 2026 Yemen Humanitarian Action Overview and 2025 Results Snapshot

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