A new United Nations report reveals that 1.1 billion people worldwide are living in acute poverty, with nearly half of them residing in countries experiencing conflict. The Multidimensional Poverty Index highlights the severity of deprivation across various indicators, including nutrition, access to electricity, and water and sanitation. The report also notes that children under 18 account for 27.9% of those in extreme poverty.

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