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To celebrate the album's 25th anniversary, the HELP will be re-issued on special edition vinyl, and made available on digital and streaming platforms for the first time.

When Islamic State (ISIS) forces attacked their village in Northern Iraq, Soleen and her family were forced to flee their home. Now living in a camp for those displaced by the conflict, Soleen attends a War Child community centre where she can play, learn and be a child again.

Coronavirus is creating a children’s emergency, dragging alarming numbers of boys and girls into poverty and child labour in conflict-affected countries.

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease in the UK, the number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise in some of the world’s most at-risk communities.

We are delighted to announce that War Child will be the Official Charity Partner of Record Store Day 2020 with three exclusive and limited-edition releases from U2, David Bowie and Manic Street Preachers.

London will once again welcome an amazing selection of artists for a number of one-off gigs taking place for The BRIT Awards 2020 with Mastercard, to celebrate another phenomenal year for British Music

War Child UK is calling for children of British citizens who have been accused of association with extremist groups in Syria and Iraq to be immediately supported to travel to the UK following the Turkish invasion of Syria.

We have partnered with Lonely Planet Kids to share stories from children around the world.

Every day, 11 unaccompanied children trudge across the border between Afghanistan and Iran.

Running one marathon is impressive, but for Caroline one wasn't enough. She told us how it feels to be a 12-time marathon runner, raising more than £30,000 for War Child.

The UN estimates that in conflict zones, for every one rape that is reported, between 10 and 20 rapes are not.

War Child is part of a new programme to help end the worst forms of child labour in the Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.