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Since its 2014 release, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk has become one of the most influential and widely read books on trauma. It has sold more than 3 million copies and spent eight y
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. Qatar Charity (QC) continues to prioritize raising awareness of refugee issues and mobilizing support through integrated humanitarian campaigns, field interventions, and international partnerships, with the aim of meeting basic needs and helping refugees restore stability and live with dignity. Th
. This report presents the findings of a Community-based Participatory Planning (CBPP) exercise conducted in January 2026 in the communes (municipalities) of Corail and Pestel, located in the Grand’Anse Department of Haiti. The participatory process engaged 197 participants (65 women and 132 men) fr
. A pregnant woman who had been attending regular antenatal care at the Centre had gone into labour early in the morning. In a remote and mountainous area like Pengani, timely care can make all the difference. “I recognized her voice immediately,” Sohaila said. “She had trusted the Health Centre thr
. EMTs are groups of health professionals, including doctors, nurses and paramedics, deployed to provide immediate medical care in emergencies. The workshop focused on enhancing the integration of EMTs within national health care and preparedness systems, bringing together 30 participants from the h
. BEIRUT, 17 June 2026- “For more than three months, children in Lebanon have lived through experiences no child should ever endure. Many have fled their homes multiple times, witnessed violence first-hand, lost loved ones, and seen their schools, communities, and sense of safety shattered. “After o
. Rolled out soon after the declaration of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, the machines have drastically reduced testing times, enabling faster, life-saving action to stop the spread of the virus. Before health authorities could declare the outbreak on 15 May 2026, samples were transported to
. Dr Tedros visited Uganda on 8 and 9 June 2026 as part of regional missions focused on the Ebola outbreak response that started in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with spillover into Uganda. During his visit, he met with the Ugandan Head of State, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, health offici
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Key Updates • The current Ebola outbreak is the third largest in human history, and the full scope of the spread cannot currently be captured due to conflict, gaps in surveillance, and limited access to testing. • Contact tracing is currently bel
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Countries: World, United States of America .S. State Department. This critical funding will support WFP’s life-saving food and nutrition operations to reach more than 38 million of the most vulnerable across at least 37 countries. This generous contribution builds on the already significant US contr
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning that without protection measures in place now, the most vulnerable will pay the highest price and the response itself is likely to fail. Traditionally, women and girls are often the primary care
. Now six months pregnant with her sixth child, she attends regular antenatal care visits provided by a Mobile Health Team (MHT) serving her community. Zarmina, 36, lives in an area where many families lost homes and livelihoods due to the strong earthquake in Kunar last year. Already with five chil
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic .
. This joint UNICEF, WFP, and Nutrition Sector guidance note provides practical, nutrition-aligned guidance for partners working with families receiving food assistance in emergency settings. It is intended for use in contexts where diets of children and adolescents are constrained, and where househ
Countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan . On 20 May, the British Institute of Eastern Africa (BIEA), Chatham House, and the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) convened a group of experts to discuss the ‘The New Geopolitics of Eastern Africa’. The closed-door roundtable considered the ongoing trans
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. Extreme heat and rainfall, glacier loss and record ocean heat impact Asia in 2025 Paro, Bhutan (WMO) – Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall and flooding, and severe drought affected millions of people across Asia in 2025, exacting a heavy human and economic toll, according to a new report from the
. This report presents a joint analysis by the Gender-Based Violence Workstream (GBV Workstream) and the World Food Programme (WFP) examining women’s safety, access to services, and support needs in frontline-adjacent areas in the East of Ukraine. These areas remain critically underserved by special
. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT & HIGHLIGHTS: The Russian Federation launched record-high numbers of long-range weapons across Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties in May and early June. A massive Russian attack on Kyiv overnight on 13-14 May killed 24 people; on 23-24 May Kyiv city and t
. Overview This discussion paper explores how Scotland can contribute to addressing global challenges. It focuses on the actions the Scottish Government can take to continuously evolve its humanitarian response by further embedding a feminist, decolonial and locally-led approach during a global huma
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Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia . Situation On 6 March 2026 an order to leave Akobo town was issued, which triggered mass displacement [unicef.org], [unocha.org]. Within days, the majority of the population fled with more than 100,000 people crossing the border to Ethiopia [nrc.no]. Akobo town was
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. Najaf, Iraq – 15 June 2026 As climate change and water scarcity continue to challenge rice production in Iraq, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and government partners convened in Najaf to put into action measures for expanding mechanized rice transplanting as a pr
. La déportation ou le transfert forcé de la population d’un territoire occupé, à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur de ce territoire, constitue une violation du droit international humanitaire et un crime de guerre, sauf s’il s’agit d’une mesure temporaire prise pour protéger cette population ou pour des
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. Discriminatory Laws Drive Forced Displacement in Silwan (Beirut) – Israeli authorities are accelerating home demolitions and forced evictions of Palestinian residents in the Silwan district of occupied East Jerusalem, Human Rights Watch said today. The forcible deportation or transfer of the popul
Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan . Par Stella Fatime and Patrick Ariel Omonoma Dans le quartier de Korsi, qui accueille des réfugiés soudanais aux abords de la ville de Birao, dans la préfecture de Vakaga, au nord-est de la République centrafricaine, Tarick Abdallah reconstruit sa vie en e
Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan . By Stella Fatime and Patrick Ariel Omonoma In Korsi, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of Birao, Tarick Abdallah is rebuilding his life far from Sudan, balancing work at the market, learning and the hope of a better future for his children*.*"Education is
. Rolled out soon after the declaration of the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, the machines have drastically reduced testing times, enabling faster, life-saving action to stop the spread of the virus. Before health authorities could declare the outbreak on 15 May 2026, samples were transported to
Countries: Indonesia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam . The Asia-Pacific Region is highly exp
. The Asia-Pacific Region is highly exposed to climate variability and global economic shocks, both of which have significant implications for agricultural production and food security. This overview examines both dimensions of risk through a regional lens. It provides an overview of the expected ev
A friend once told me that he didn’t want to become a Christian because Christianity was boring. Reading John C. Lennox’s book My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography provides plenty of evidence that the Christian life isn’t boring. Lennox is emeritus professor of mathematics at the Uni
Uganda (MNN)—In early May, a hospital in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) identified a cluster of severe illnesses affecting healthcare workers, later identified as Bundibugyo virus, one of the 4 types of orthoebolaviruses that cause Ebola disease in people. According to the CDC,
Lebanon (MNN) — Iran has said that Israel’s continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the tentative US-Iran deal. But it’s another bid for power, not peace. Nuna with Triumphant Mercy Lebanon points out that Israel’s target in Lebanon is Hezbollah, Iran’s proxy group. “They're putting L
Iran (MNN) — Iranian pastors are traveling far and wide to support Christians facing isolation, hardship, and persecution. Lana Silk of Transform Iran says the reality of persecution keeps many Christians separated, often gathering only in small groups or having little contact with other believers.
Since its 2014 release, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk has become one of the most influential and widely read books on trauma. It has sold more than 3 million copies and spent eight years on the New York Times bestseller list. It’s been read and recommended by mental health professi
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. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 provides the most up-to-date data and information, on trends, challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the sector. It also assesses the state and health of marine fishery resources. Widely recognized as a leading reference for policymakers
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. Continuing to deliver, in crises and beyond. In 2025, global turmoil and compounding crises pushed children’s needs to record levels while the resources to help them dropped dramatically. Sudden and steep global funding cuts forced agonizing choices. Which lives to prioritize? Which services to sc
. Israeli military radically expanded its use of unlawful “everybody-leave” orders, displacing hundreds of thousands of people across Lebanon Israeli military also expanded “don’t come back” orders, with residents in southern Lebanon indefinitely barred from returning to villages within Israel’s uni
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