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UN: Nigerian Christian women facing more violence, abduction

World: Sustaining HIV Impact in MENA: Community Coalitions and Regional Coordination and Leadership - Policy Brief

. How can the MENA region sustain progress in the HIV response amid funding constraints, service gaps, and evolving public health challenges? EMPHNET's latest policy brief, "Sustaining HIV Impact in MENA: Community Coalitions and Regional Coordination and Leadership," highlights the critical role of

South Sudan Humanitarian Update as of 7 June 2026

. HIGHLIGHTS The humanitarian response in Akobo County has significantly scaled up, with over 430 metric tonnes of food delivered, reaching about 60,000 of the 80,000 targeted people (75 per cent). The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ramanathan Balakrishnan, together with the UNHCR Regional

Sudan: Assessment Report - West Kordofan State Ghubaysh | 03/06/2026

. The assessment identified extremely severe humanitarian needs and a near-total absence of sustained humanitarian response in the locality. The report highlights: Ongoing AWD/cholera and measles outbreaks amid critically degraded health and WASH services Severe gaps in access to safe water, sanitat

WFP brings food security to the big screen through moving cinema campaign in Egypt

. Developed in partnership with the Union of Video & Filmmakers and creative production hub Tayarah, the campaign uses compelling storytelling to highlight the, often overlooked, role of food security in everyday life. The promotional video is currently running in cinemas, reaching audiences bef

Children surviving on leaves and water lilies as conflict drives parts of South Sudan to the brink of famine - Save the Children

. Many families in Jonglei state have been left without essential and life-saving services since an escalation in violence in March led to the suspension of aid operations in areas and government orders to aid agencies to evacuate, triggering mass displacement. Save the Children suspended its humani

Bangladesh Crisis Response Plan 2026

. In 2026, IOM Bangladesh will ensure that crisis-affected Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities become safer, more resilient, and better able to cope with shocks. Through principled humanitarian assistance, IOM will address urgent needs, uphold dignity, and strengthen protection. Integr

World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 09 June 2026

Countries: World, Australia, Guam, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 02 June 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 03 June 2026, dengue transmission remains ongoing in New Caledonia, with 2,003 cases reported since 01 Janu

oPt: WFP Palestine Emergency Response External Situation Report #90, 9 June 2026 (Reporting period: 1-31 May 2026)

. HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian and commercial cargo flows increased slightly in May, easing some market access constraints and supporting limited reliance on markets. However, food insecurity remained severe, with high and volatile prices and continued challenges in accessing adequate and diverse food, u

Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 25/05/26 - 31/05/26)

. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi

Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report – May Thet Htar, Bart Minten, and Ian Masias (April 2026)

. Summary: The latest Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, finds that food prices in Myanmar remained volatile in April 2026, with notable increases in rice prices and continued pressure on animal-source food prices. Rice prices rose sharp

Nigeria: West and Central Africa: 2026 Flooding Outlook (09–13 June 2026)

Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone .

oPt: Caritas Jerusalem: Gaza’s water crisis has reached a critical point

.” The haunting words of the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge feel less like poetry and more like testimony in Gaza today. Gaza lies along the Mediterranean coast, yet safe water has become painfully scarce. Years of repeated damage to water and sanitation systems have left wells, pipelines, sew

“Cash provides me with a sense of freedom” User journeys of cash recipients in Sudan

. Introduction Since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the country has faced one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. In 2026, 33.3 million people – over two thirds of the population – require humanitarian assistanc

Mali : SOP sur l'orientation inter-agence des plaintes d'EAS

. PROCÉDURES OPÉRATIONNELLES STANDARD SUR LE SIGNALEMENT, ORIENTATION ET RETOUR D’INFORMATION INTER-AGENCE SUR L’EXPLOITATION ET LES ABUS SEXUELS Endossées le 19 novembre 2025 par le UNCT/HCT Ces procédures opérationnelles standard (SOP) sont conçues pour guider et définir les étapes et les mesures

Lebanon: Escalation of conflict and forced displacement in southern areas

. CONTEXT OVERVIEW • Since the collapse of the November 2024 ceasefire in early March 2026, hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated significantly, with repeated Israeli airstrikes, ground incursions, and displacement orders across southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs (AJ 03

DR Congo: EU increases support to contain Ebola outbreak

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia .5 million in additional EU support to stop the Ebola outbreak, after visiting frontline responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and engaging with the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

DR Congo: West and Central Africa: 2026 Regional Funding Status - General Overview (as of 8 June 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .

Afghanistan: Overview of Intended Districts of Return for Assisted Returnees, 01 January to 31 May 2026

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Empires of Ink and Blood

Two centuries ago, most American magazine and newspaper editors professed Christian faith and wanted their publications to show it—but many lost their audiences when new publications offered street-level reporting that won more readers than literary essays. That’s important history to understand, bu

Study: How Kids Feel the Love of God

It may be important to teach children theology, but kids are much more likely to experience God and his love through something simpler: the presence of caring, trustworthy adults. That’s according to a new study from World Vision, which surveyed more than 4,600 children across eight countries in par

Homemaking: Divine, Not Demeaning

“That’s demeaning!” It’s a familiar retort to texts like Titus 2:3–5, which implores women to work hard at home, or to 1 Timothy 5:14, which encourages women to manage their households, or to Proverbs 31:27, which portrays the ideal woman as one who is not idle but looks well to the ways of her hous

Fellow Workers Full of Grace for Philemon: Philemon 23–25, Part 2

What do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke have to do with Philemon and his runaway slave? Paul shows Philemon what gospel-shaped friendships look like.Watch Now

Sudan: Investing in Cash A Strategic Approach to Greater Humanitarian Impact

. Cash assistance in Sudan directly addresses the primary constraint households face: lack of income. It delivers measurable improvements in basic needs, food security, and coping capacities, while functioning through existing market systems. In this context, prioritizing use of cash is a strategic

Mozambique: Humanitarian Operational Presence (HNRP and Non-HRNP) - Who's doing, What, Where (3W), as of 30 April 2026 [EN/PT]

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World: Strengthening Interoperability and Collaboration in Humanitarian Supply Chains: Advancing Inter-Agency Coordination across the United Nations (May 2026)

. Executive summary The procurement, transportation, storage, and distribution of relief supplies account for some of the largest expenses for United Nations (UN) agencies. As humanitarian needs increase and funding becomes more constrained, the performance of humanitarian supply chains has become a

Mozambique: 2026 Flood Humanitarian Response - as of 30 April 2026 [EN/PT]

. In mid-December, severe and prolonged flooding affected large parts of southern and central Mozambique. Rivers burst their banks, displacing communities and damaging or destroying homes, health facilities, water systems and other critical infrastructure. The National Institute for Disaster Managem

DR Congo: “The Coffin is Empty”: Tracking Social Media Narratives in the DRC Following the 17th Ebola Outbreak (08 June 2026)

. This briefing analyses public social media activity relating to the 17th Ebola epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering the period 25 May to 1 June 2026. It is the third in a series of briefings. Social media monitoring identified 3,166 public posts

Mozambique: 2026 Humanitarian Response (Conflict), as 30 April 2026 [EN/PT]

. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) requires US$348 million to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs across conflict-affected districts in three northern provinces, covering 17 districts in Cabo Delgado, 2 districts in Nampula, and 1 district in Niassa province. The plan targets

CARE Poland Raport roczny 2025 Annual Report 2025 [EN/PL]

Countries: Poland, Ukraine . In 2025, CARE Poland continued to stand alongside people affected by displacement, inequality, and crisis across Central and Eastern Europe. Building on four years of response following the escalation of the war in Ukraine, CARE Poland reached more than 400,000 people th

World: Practical solutions to address immense needs: UNOPS Annual Report 2025

. COPENHAGEN, 5 June 2026 - UNOPS continued to deliver to the most vulnerable communities amid global challenges, increase in armed conflicts and humanitarian needs, and a deepening climate crisis. According to the UNOPS Annual Report, the agency provided technical, operational and logistical suppor

Iran: Escalation in Middle East and Beyond Situation Report 11, 8 June 2026

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Lebanon . The escalation of hostilities across the Middle East and beyond continues to trigger a humanitarian crisis spanning multiple regions in an already fragile context, with significant impact on population mobility. Inside the Islamic Republi

Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 18/05/26 - 24/05/26)

. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi

Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 11/05/26 - 17/05/26)

. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi

Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 04/05/26 - 10/05/26)

. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi

DR Congo: ANALYSE RAPIDE DE GENRE - RDC: ÉPIDÉMIE DU VIRUS EBOLA I SOMMAIRE

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DR Congo: Ebola response faces critical supply shortages as border closures hamper essential aid

. IRC's emergency stocks to support them are running dangerously low. Border closures, insecurity along transport routes have delayed essential supplies from reaching frontline health workers. Authorities and donors must act urgently to restore humanitarian access and ensure lifesaving materials rea

Lebanon Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 25/05/26 - 31/05/26)

. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r

Lebanon Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 18/05/26 - 24/05/26)

. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r

Myanmar Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 25/05/26 - 31/05/26)

. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi