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Syrian Arab Republic — Population Mobility and Baseline Assessment — Round 17 (01 - 30 June 2026)
. OVERVIEW Since the transition of power on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) has experienced substantial humanitarian, political, and demographic shifts that continue to shape the country’s recovery trajectory. Although conditions have enabled return opportu
South Sudan — Event Tracking Report #112 (01 - 30 June 2026)
Countries: South Sudan, Sudan . DISPLACEMENT CONTEXT South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, and d
Nepal, Western Terai | Flood - Simplified Early Action Protocol Operations Update (sEAP №: sEAP2026NP03) - July 2026
. Flood is one of the most severe hazards in Nepal in terms of physical and socioeconomic losses. Major perennial rivers such as Koshi, Karnali, and Narayani often cause flooding across multiple districts of the Southern Terai, while rivers originating in the Mahabharat range, including West Rapti a
WFP Algeria Country Brief, July 2026 (Reporting period: June 2026)
. IN NUMBERS 133,672 rations provided in June 2026 2,227 mt food distributed in June 2026 USD 179,070 cash transferred in June 2026 USD 11.4 M required in the next six months (July – December 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP faces imminent funding constraints, with a pipeline break expected by September 202
World: Report of the second meeting of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Health, Migration and Displacement (9–10 June 2026)
. Introduction The WHO Technical Advisory Group on Health, Migration and Displacement (TAG) was established in 2025 to provide independent technical advice to support the work of WHO Health and Migration (PHM). The TAG is a multidisciplinary group of 16 experts from across WHO regions who serve in t
World: Progress and challenges with Achieving Universal Vaccine Access and Immunization Coverage
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World: WHO UNICEF Immunization Coverage Estimates 2025 revision (released 15 July 2026)
. The WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage aim to describe the performance of routine childhood immunization programmes. Estimates are based on data and information available to WHO and UNICEF as of 21 June 2026. The data are available from WHO (https://immunizationdata.who.int
World: Selon les Nations Unies, la faim dans le monde recule pour la troisième année consécutive, bien que des disparités régionales persistent
. Toutefois, les améliorations demeurent fragiles, réparties de manière inégale et insuffisantes pour concrétiser les objectifs de développement durable (ODD) d’ici à 2030, selon le rapport sur L’État de la sécurité alimentaire et de la nutrition dans le monde 2026, publié mardi par cinq organismes
Lebanon - Coordination meeting minutes, 15 July 2026
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DR Congo: DRC - Minutes of the Ad Hoc Meeting - Ebola Response - Ituri, July 16, 2026
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DR Congo: DRC - Minutes of the Ad Hoc Meeting - Ebola Response - Ituri, July 9, 2026
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Lebanon - Standard Operating Procedures for Common Services, July 2026
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DR Congo: DRC - UNHAS - Weekly Flight Schedule - Effective 20 July 2026
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Sudan - Humanitarian Road Convoy Guidelines - July 2026
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Sudan - Concept of Operations Map, June 2026
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CORE Sudan: Sudanese returns from neighbouring countries - 15 July 2026
Countries: Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda .
Bangladesh: IOM and KSrelief Sign USD 2.5 Million Agreement to Improve WASH in Cox's Bazar
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar .5 Million agreement to strengthen safe, dignified and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services as part of the Rohingya response in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The agreement, which was signed in Riyadh by Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, KSrelief Assistant Sup
Romania Socio-Economic Insights Survey (SEIS) 2025 - Final Results Presentation
Countries: Romania, Ukraine .
Serbia Statistical Snapshot June 2026
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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report 2026 - Understanding and addressing the high cost of a healthy diet
. UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist | World Food Programme The 2026 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) also examines the cost of healthy diets Rome – Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year
UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist | World Food Programme
. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies. The rep
Kenya: Growing Economic Resilience for Women in West Pokot and Turkana Counties
. A Self-Help Group can be defined as a peer-led, culturally accepted mechanism to build financial independence, resilience, and mutual support. Members pool savings to provide micro-loans, share skills and provide mutual social support, providing a vital vehicle for financial inclusion and poverty
Children in Yemen bear the brunt of regional conflict as fuel and food prices skyrocket
. Rising food and fuel costs due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in commercial shipping fees have left families struggling to survive in a country already grappling with one of the world’s worst food crises with 52% of the population – 18 million people - facing hunger [1]. Fuel i
WFP Pakistan Country Brief, July 2026
. 483,000 people assisted in June 2026 (69% female) 2,023 mt food distributed USD 244,000 cash transferred USD 38.3M (July 2026 – Dec 2026) net funding requirements KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP and the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have signed a new three-year, agreement to extend the Benazir Nash
World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 21 July 2026
Countries: World, American Samoa, Australia, Cambodia, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, United States of America, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 14 July 2026: Dengue • American Samoa: As of 21 July 2026, dengue transmissio
Findings from emergency response in Sudan: a 48-hour joint humanitarian effort
. The conflict in Darfur, which began in 2004, has been compounded by political and economic instability since October 2021, and more recently, escalating violence and civil war in the capital Khartoum in April 2023. Climate change further complicates the situation – leading to an increased number a
CAR: République centrafricaine: Directives inter-agences sur la mitigation des risques d'Exploitation et d'Abus Sexuels dans la réponse aux inondations
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DR Congo: West and Central Africa: 2026 Regional Funding Status - General Overview (as of 20 July 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
Mozambique Health Cluster Bulletin -June 2026
. 1. Context Overview Mozambique continues to face a complex humanitarian situation driven by the combined impacts of climate-related shocks and protracted conflict, with significant consequences for the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. In 2026, severe flooding in the central and sou
Mozambique Health Cluster Bulletin_June 2026
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How to Read the Bible Like the Early Church Did
Many modern hermeneutics lessons open with an example of how not to interpret. The infamous Augustinian allegory of Luke’s parable of the Good Samaritan is the classic offender. Augustine interprets Luke 10 in the following way: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho; Adam himself is mean
Iran Shutters Country’s Last Presbyterian Church
For 150 years, St. Peter Evangelical Church has maintained a visible and vibrant presence in the Iranian capital of Tehran. Mansour Khajehpour—a former elder at St. Peter—said the Presbyterian church was known to everyone in the neighborhood, where he lived from 1991 to 1993. As a university student
How Can Our Waiting for the Coming of Jesus Be Sure? 1 Corinthians 1:4–9, Part 5
In this age, the Christian life is a waiting life. But we wait full of confidence that Christ will return and bring us into our eternal home.Watch Now
Count the Cost of Missions, but Don’t Forget the Joys
Shortly after my wife and I were engaged, we flew to visit my parents. We couldn’t reserve seats together, so we asked one of her seatmates to switch with me. “We just got engaged,” we explained. Her seatmates and the people in the rows behind her gave us knowing looks. “We remember those days,” the
Cambodia: Agrometeorological 10 days Bulletin for 21–31 July 2026 Across the Northern Tonle Sap Basin of the PEARL Project
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WFP Somalia Country Brief - July 2026
. Somalia is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The situation is on high alert, with around 2 million people in IPC Phase 4, more than double las
WFP Somalia
. Somalia is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The situation is on high alert, with around 2 million people in IPC Phase 4, more than double las
Yemen Operational Community Feedback Q2, 2026
. Throughout Q2 2026, with support from ECHO, IOM maintained operations in 17 priority displacement sites hosting more than 137,000 individuals, while extending advocacy support to 74 IOM phased-out sites. Despite these scale-down measures, IOM continued to provide CFM services and advocacy across b
Yemen: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - April to June 2024
. Throughout Q2 2026, with support from ECHO, IOM maintained operations in 17 priority displacement sites hosting more than 137,000 individuals, while extending advocacy support to 74 IOM phased-out sites. Despite these scale-down measures, IOM continued to provide CFM services and advocacy across b