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“Write an ode to misfits. A poem of praise for those who don’t belong here or there. A lyric ballad for the children of nowhere. Employ the interjection Oh at some point in the poem. Remember it can be used to capture their joy or your pain.” texasobserver.org/poetry-promp

The Texas Observer · Poetry Prompts for Detained ChildrenWrite about the untouchable. Something out of arm’s reach, like freedom...

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs #UN #OCHA periodical update on #Gaza:

At least 50,523 Palestinians #killed by now, including¹ at least 15,613 #children (of which 825 younger than 1 year; 274 killed immediately after birth), and 8,304 #women.

Since March 2nd Israel has completely halted all entry of all humanitarian supplies, and of any other cargo, including food. Due to this blockade and earlier obstructions, 2 months' worth of food (89,000 metric tons) are piling up outside of Gaza.

1.1 million cases of acute respiratory infections; 669,000 cases of acute watery diarrhea; 225,000 cases of skin diseases; 132,000 cases of acute jaundice syndrome²

1.875 million people in need of emergency shelters. About 945,000 of them need winterization support.

About 92% of all #housing units either destroyed (160,000) or damaged (276,000)

¹no update since Mar 24th, 2025
²no update since Oct 17th, 2024

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// @palestine @israel

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian TerritoryGaza Humanitarian Response Update | 16 - 29 March 2025 | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian TerritoryThe information below is provided every other week by Clusters and select Technical Working Groups operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). For an overview of priority needs and activities by cluster, please see the Flash Appeal.