State of the World’s Mothers 2014: saving mothers and children in humanitarian crises
Save the Children’s 15th annual report on the State of the World’s Mothers focuses on saving children and their mothers whose lives are at risk in times of crisis. It is estimated that each day, an estimated 800 mothers and 18,000 young children die from largely preventable causes. Over half of these maternal and under-5 deaths take place in fragile settings, which are at high risk of conflict and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters. The report examines the causes of maternal and child deaths in crisis settings, and suggests urgent actions needed to support mothers who are raising children under some of the most difficult and horrific circumstances imaginable.