Rachel Gilson

World: Strengthening capacity for newborn screening, diagnosis and management of birth defects: WHO technical consultation on planning and implementing services integrated into national health systems in low- and middle-income countries

. WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for

oPt: West Bank l Monthly Snapshot: Casualties, Property Damage and Displacement (As of 31 May 2026)

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Lebanon: Protection Sector Weekly Response Sitrep #12 - 2 March to 22 June 2026

. This Situation Report provides an overview of the Lebanon 2026 Protection Emergency Response for the reporting period 2 March to 22 June 2026. It presents key displacement and incident figures, including the number of displaced people, open shelters, IDPs in shelters, incidents, deaths, and injuri

WFP Sudan Monthly Snapshot - May 2026

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South Sudan: Monthly Refugee & Asylum Seekers Statistical Dashboard || May 2026

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On his first visit to Ethiopia, UNHCR’s Salih focuses on inclusion and solutions for refugees

. “Ethiopia is demonstrating what becomes possible when protection is matched with inclusion and opportunity – not only for refugees, but also for the communities that welcome them,” Salih said. “This leadership deserves greater international support, investment and responsibility-sharing.” During t

WFP Sudan Country Brief - May 2026

. WFP assisted 3.4 million people in May, despite operating in a highly volatile security environment marked by a surge in drone strikes across the Darfurs, Kordofans, Khartoum and Blue Nile. This included in-kind assistance to 1.9 million people and cash-based transfers (CBT) to 1.3 million people.

World: Media fact sheet: Five reasons why the care economy is one of the most transformative investments of our time

. Care work drives economies Care work – both unpaid and paid – makes economies possible. It is the essential daily work that keeps us nourished, healthy, and well – without it, our society and economy would grind to a halt. As populations age and care needs increase, investing in care systems is be

Jordan: Zaatari HIS Profile Report Quarter 1, 27 December 2025 - 27 March 2026

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Jordan: Zaatari HIS Detailed Report Quarter 1 2026

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Jordan: Zaatari health information report First Quarter 2026

. The Health Information System (HIS) has been actively implemented in Za'atari camp since the end of 2012. This comprehensive report covers the reporting period from 27 December 2025 to 27 March 2026 (Weeks 1 to 13). Data is compiled on a weekly basis from all operational health facilities within t

Jordan: Azraq HIS Public Health Profile: Quarter 1 27 December 2025 - 27 March 2026

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Jordan: Azraq HIS Detailed Report Quarter 1 2026

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Ukraine’s recovery risks leaving millions behind | NRC

. Press release Ukraine Published 24. Jun 2026 - Updated 23. Jun 2026 After more than four years of full-scale war, over nine million people remain displaced in Ukraine and abroad, while many others have returned to communities where homes, services and livelihood opportunities remain under severe s

GIEWS Country Brief: Tajikistan 23-June-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Cereal production in 2026 forecast at above‑average level Above‑average wheat import requirements forecast in 2025/26 marketing year Prices of wheat flour remained stable year‑on‑year as of March 2026 Cereal production in 2026 forecast at above‑average level Planting of the

World: IRC Calls on Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions to Deploy Credit Guarantees to Help Unlock Humanitarian Debt Swaps in Fragile Contexts

. The paper calls on multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and governments to take specific steps to make that possible, particularly by expanding the use of partial credit guarantees, political risk insurance, and other forms of credit enhancement to support debt swap tr

UNHCR Afghanistan Situation Regional Update May 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . During May, Afghan returns from Pakistan and Iran to Afghanistan continued to strain border reception and assistance capacity, particularly at key crossing points such as Torkham. Cross-border tensions with Pakistan persisted throughout

World: Closing the Humanitarian Financing Gap: Rethinking Debt Swaps in Fragile Contexts | The IRC

. Fragile and conflict-affected states are home to half of the world's extreme poor, and account for half of all low-income countries in or at risk of debt distress. Debt swaps offer one way to alleviate this pressure on fragile states. Since 1987, debt swaps have mobilized over $3 billion for envir

We Need a Better Anthropology. We Need the Gospel More.

What does it mean to be human? This is one of the hardest questions to answer in our culture. Artificial intelligence forces us to reevaluate established definitions of personality and consciousness. Evolutionary biology undermines traditional views of human purpose and uniqueness. Gender theory dis

Graduates re-enter dangerous national realities with new skills and faith

Burkina Faso (MNN) — The military junta under Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso has been in power since late 2022. It runs a fierce campaign to control dissenting voices and project a narrative about its own success. But the facts on the ground are grim. Islamic insurgents control large portion

Revival in Armenia highlights the need for trained church leaders

Armenia (MNN) — Revival is coming to Armenia one heart at a time as the country continues to move beyond its post-Soviet, communist past. Pastor Artur Sargsyan, a partner of A3, says God is transforming lives in his church and community: “Now God works in our hearts, and God revives everyone's heart

Lebanon peace talks underway, ceasefire shaky

Lebanon (MNN) — Lebanese Christians are balancing hope with skepticism as Lebanese officials meet their Israeli counterparts in the United States for a fifth round of peace talks. Heart for Lebanon’s Camille Melki says, “Our prayer is that those negotiations will go forth productively and will come

What Jesus Actually Meant by ‘Judge Not’

“Jesus himself says not to judge.” Thus many a conversation about Christian ethics has come to a swift end. I often hear this verse quoted to me in conversations about the Bible’s sexual ethic, especially when these conversations occur in progressive, secular spaces. But it doesn’t take much imagina

UNFPA Ebola Outbreak - Democratic Republic of the Congo Appeal (June - November 2026)

. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak affecting Ituri Province and neighbouring areas of North and South Kivu. The outbreak is unfolding in a highly complex context marked by persistent armed conflict, large-scale population displacement, attacks on

Situation Report: Sarangani, Philippines Earthquake Response (10-18 June 2026)

. A magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake caused widespread devastation across Mindanao, prompting the declaration of a State of Calamity in Sarangani Province on 10 June. The number of affected people has increased tenfold since initial estimates, placing significant pressure on health, protection and

UNFPA Cameroon Situation Report: Humanitarian Crisis (1 - 31 May 2026)

. Cameroon continues to face a volatile humanitarian environment, with persistent insecurity in the North-West, South-West, and Far North regions, driving displacement and heightening protection risks. This environment is heavily dominated by the activities of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and high

Primary races are called after polls close in New York, Maryland, Utah

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 24 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #30 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 23 June 2026, 6PM

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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 22.06.2026 midnight)

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GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of the Congo 23-June-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable weather conditions for 2026 maize crop Cereal imports forecast at above‑average level in 2026 National gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to increase in 2026 Favourable weather conditions for 2026 maize crop The country’s main food crop is cassava, which is cul

Somalia Humanitarian Fund Annual Report 2025

. LETTER FROM THE HC I am pleased to present the annual report for the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) outlining the achievements of the Fund in 2025. The report also provides an overview of the Fund’s robust management and accountability systems. It showcases how the Fund was instrumental in enabli

oPt: Al-Quds University launches social clinics to strengthen student well-being and practical training [EN/AR]

. New university-based initiative expands access to psychosocial and social support services while providing hands-on training opportunities for future social workers and community practitioners. Abu Dis, Palestine – 22 June 2026 – Al-Quds University, with support of the Sawasya Joint Programme, thr

oPt: Palestine: Site Management Overview (May 2026)

. This factsheet provides an overview of the IOM Site Management Programme activities implemented through Site Management Partners in May 2026. During the month, the number of IOM-supported displacement sites increased from 80 to 148 as Acted scaled up its targets under its partnership with IOM. A t

Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone - Briefing to the Security Council (22 June 2026)

. AS DELIVERED Mr.President 1. Syria’s political transition is at a critical phase, with opportunity and fragility existing side-by-side. The United Nations is focused on supporting the Syrian authorities and people in addressing ongoing challenges in the political transition and advancing a soverei

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia & Herzegovina — Situacioni izvještaj o mobilnosti migranata (Maj 2026) [BS]

Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan . Ovaj izvještaj pruža uvid u profile, iskustva, potrebe, rute kretanja i namjere migranata koji se kreću kroz Bosnu i Hercegovinu (BiH). Podaci su prikupljani od 01. do 31

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia & Herzegovina — Migrant Mobility Situation Report (May 2026)

Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Sudan . This report provides insights into the profiles, experiences, needs, routes travelled and intentions of migrants transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Data wer

Afghanistan: افغانستان - د خلکو د تګ او راتګ په اړه لنډ راپور (د ۷ څخه تر ۲۰ د جون ۲۰۲۶) [Dari/PS]

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .

Kazakhstan: Қазақстан - Көші-қон туралы есеп №13 (қазан-қараша 2025 ж.) [KK]

. Тоқсан сайынғы есеп мемлекеттік мекемелерді, халықаралық ұйымдарды, коммерциялық емес ұйымдарды және басқа да құрылымдарды қоса алғанда, түрлі дереккөздерден алынған қайталама деректерді біріктіру арқылы әзірленеді. Атап айтқанда, 2025 жылдың төртінші тоқсанына арналған есеп Қазақстан Республикасы

Myanmar: Asia–Pacific Factsheet — Intraregional Mixed Migration Routes (January–April 2026)

Countries: Myanmar, Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand .