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. For the week ending on 9 July the national average prices of staple foods (wheat flour and edible oils) prices remained higher compared to their prices on 26 February, pre-Middle East crisis. Compar
Countries: Egypt, Sudan, United States of America . The funding allows WFP to continue providing monthly food assistance to the most food-insecure refugees and restore assistance levels that were redu
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. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • After a prolonged pipeline break, more than 1,600 mt of the approximately 6,000 mt of nutrition commodities expected in the country have arrived, enabling WFP to reach 80,000 childr
. In 2026, the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Cash Working Group (CWG) in Pakistan established a taskforce to develop a report providing members with guidelines for calculating the Minimum Expenditure Bask
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • In June, WFP provided assistance to 2,411 people (93 percent women) through a combination of emergency assistance, capacity strengthening, and malnutrition prevention activities. •
. Overview The Iran–United States crisis in 2026 has evolved from a high-intensity conflict into a fragile and uncertain de-escalation phase, but its global repercussions remain significant and ongoin
. In 2026, the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Cash Working Group (CWG) in Pakistan established a taskforce to develop a report providing members with guidelines for calculating the Minimum Expenditure Bask
. KEY FINDINGS: The assessment used a longitudinal baseline–follow-up design, tracking 442 beneficiary householdsbetween Q4 2024 and Q3 2025 after an average of seven rounds of food assistance (cash o
. KEY FINDINGS • The assessment used a longitudinal baseline–follow-up design, tracking 442 beneficiary households between Q4 2024 and Q3 2025 after an average of seven rounds of food assistance (cash
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Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . The complementary funding will address urgent food insecurity while helping communities strengthen their resilience to future shocks. Yemen remains one of the world’s
. HIGHLIGHTS Community safety and access to food and basic services in Gaza are under increasing strain as the expansion of areas under Israeli control causes further displacement and disruptions in h
. WFP, the Government, and technical partners have completed the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, providing a comprehensive and shared understanding of food insecurity amo
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Key Highlights • Flooding and landslides continue across southeastern Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rainfall, amid heightened risks associated with anticipated st
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. Key Messages Drier- and warmer-than-normal conditions persisted across much of Cambodia in June 2026, contributing to reduced soil moisture and vegetation stress. With an intensifying El Niño, more
. Dhaka, 11 July 2026 - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has activated its Anticipatory Action (AA) and Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) response for communities facing severe fl
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. SITUATION OVERVIEW • The Dominican Republic, like other Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean, is highly exposed to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and droughts, which
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Zimbabwe is closely monitoring forecasts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which indicate the pote
Countries: Lebanon, Japan . Across Lebanon, many families remain displaced while others continue to recover from economic hardship and the lingering effects of insecurity. Humanitarian assistance rema
. IN NUMBERS 83,000 people assisted in June 2026 (50% female) - estimate USD 1.8M cash transferred in June 2026 USD 24M required in the next six months (July – December 2026) 202,743 Syrian refugees r
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.3 million children and women from malnutrition across Pakistan. Integrated into BISP, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme delivers nutrition and health services to the most vulnerable pregnant and breast
. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered
. 105,813 households reached with rice bags as of May 2026, (53 percent female, 47 percent Male). Consolidation of June 2026 figures are ongoing. 4,354 mt of rice distributed KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP is s
. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits, so communities can protect lives, food security and livelihoods before the worst impacts unfold. WFP triggered
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • Exchange Rate: During the first week of July, the Afghani depreciated to AFN 65.7/USD, weakening by 1.7% compared to the previous week. Despite thi
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . COX'S BAZAR, 9 July 2026 – The Government of Bangladesh, through the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), on 9 July handed over the first tranche of a 4
. This report provides an independent assessment of the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) Phase II Programme (2022–2025). It presents key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations from the decentral
. In 2025, hunger was driven by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and economic shocks, compounded by severe constraints on humanitarian access, which limited food availability for those most in ne
. In 2025, hunger was driven by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and economic shocks, compounded by severe constraints on humanitarian access, which limited food availability for those most in ne
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Afghanistan Market Update – June 2026 Major Economic Developments Economic Growth: Afghanistan's economy continues to recover gradually but remains fragile. According to the latest Wo
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. IN NUMBERS 146,204 people assisted* *Cumulative since April 2026 USD 2.6M (approx.) cash transferred* *Cumulative since April 2026 70 Officer Trained to strengthen school health service delivery. US
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. IN NUMBERS 40,678 people assisted with cash and food assistance in May 2026 (51% female) USD 0.4M cash transferred in May 2026 USD 4.5M required in the next six months (June – November 2026) KEY HIG
.2 million from the Government of Japan to provide daily nutritious school meals to more than 14,000 children in Somalia’s Southwest and Jubaland states through February 2027. The contribution will en
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. Despite the ongoing regional war pitting Israel and the US forces against Iran, and the proliferation of Iranian projectiles and interceptor missiles in south-west Syria’s airspace, the security situation has remained relatively stable: Damascus remains determined to avoid being pulled into the co
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. Posters and Flyers (A0 / A4) Designed for display in community spaces, transit centres, and public service locations Available in English and Ukrainian Editable versions provided to allow organizations to add logos and hotline information We encourage all partners to: Use these materials in outrea
.1 ha) of land each. Through this support, FAO projects that the farmers will produce enough fresh vegetables to meet the recommended annual vegetable intake for approximately 100 000 people, based on dietary recommendations from FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO). The initiative is funded
. 1. Aperçu de la crise et analyse des besoins La révision du Plan de réponse humanitaire 2026 (HNRP) de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) intervient dans un contexte de détérioration rapide de la situation humanitaire, marqué par l'apparition, en mai 2026, d'une épidémie de maladie à virus
. Situation Overview : Assam Flood Flood conditions persisted across Assam on 15 July 2026, affecting six districts — Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath and Jorhat. A total of 96 villages remain impacted, with floodwaters continuing to disrupt daily life, agriculture, and local infra
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. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Social cohesion in Syria is not a stable condition. It is a context-dependent process shaped by insecurity, economic pressure, displacement, and local power structures. Communities are not passive in the face of these pressures; they have adapted, building solidarity at the loc
. Khartoum - The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with humanitarian organizations, officially endorsed and launched Sudan's National Immunization Strategy 2026-2030 during a landmark workshop held in Khartoum. This five-year strategy represents a critical milestone in strengthening Sudan's
. For the week ending on 9 July the national average prices of staple foods (wheat flour and edible oils) prices remained higher compared to their prices on 26 February, pre-Middle East crisis. Compared to the week ended on 9 July, wheat flour prices increased slightly, likely due to reduced market
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. Using data collected by Insecurity Insight, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) identified 18 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Somalia (including Puntland and Somaliland) in 2025, compared to nine in 2024 and 21 in 2023. Among the incidents reported i
Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The protection and restoration of housing, land and property (HLP) rights are central to achieving durable solutions for displaced populations, ensuring access to adequate housing, security and livelihoods. In the context of Syrian displac
. • From 05 - 11 July, 2,008 people (563 households) were relocated from the border to inland sites to Arkoum (Ouaddaï Province), under the accelerated relocation programme. • Since 15 April 2026, a cumulative 25,676 individuals (6,957 households) have been relocated under the accelerated relocation
. The security situation in Eastern Chad remains generally calm but continues to be fragile and unpredictable, particularly in Wadi Fira Province and along the border with Sudan. Recent clashes around Kulbus (Sudan) have triggered the arrival of new populations in Kulbus (Chad). An assessment missio
. La situation sécuritaire dans l’Est du Tchad demeure globalement calme, mais reste volatile, notamment dans la province du Wadi Fira et le long de la frontière avec le Soudan. Les affrontements signalés autour de Kulbus (Soudan) ont entraîné l’arrivée de nouvelles populations à Kulbus (Tchad). Une
. The aid group's analysis of data collected by the Civilian Impact Monitoring Project (CIMP), part of the Protection Cluster in Yemen, also found a 61% increase in both child deaths and injuries from landmines or UXOs from January to July this year compared to the same period in 2025. [2] Landmines
. Executive Summary This study assesses the situation of housing, land, and property (HLP) rights in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the 2023–2025 war, within a context characterized by unprecedented destruction, widespread internal displacement, and severe disruption of legal and institutional s
. Executive Summary This paper examines the emerging territorial, humanitarian, and legal realities associated with what has come to be referred to as the “Red Zone” in the Gaza Strip, defined as the area located east of the Yellow Line along the eastern boundary of the territory. The current geogra
. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducts regular monitoring of population movements in Lebanon to support preparedness and response efforts. This report is based on IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Mobility Tracking exercise and is complemented by data from national syst
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon . Cross-border population movements from Lebanon into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) have continued to decrease following the ceasefire declared on 17 April 2026. Since arrivals reached their peak recorded level on 27 April 2026 (15
When Ed Shaw, a pastor at an evangelical church in Bristol, England, met a man at a conference several years ago who was struggling with questions about his sexuality, he wanted to help. The man had feelings of attraction for other males but wanted to adhere to historic Christian teaching about sexu
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Countries: Egypt, Sudan, United States of America . The funding allows WFP to continue providing monthly food assistance to the most food-insecure refugees and restore assistance levels that were reduced last November due to funding constraints. The assistance also contributes to broader stability b
My grandfather’s claim to fame was that he worked at the dry cleaners that cleaned the uniforms of the Baltimore Orioles. It was a modest job, but it enabled him to support a household of nine and to become a proud homeowner. Growing up in a middle-class family in Baltimore, I was taught the value R
Every time Bryan Sands got into his Dodge Grand Caravan, he prayed to God with a few requests: “Keep me accident-free, ticket-free, and grant me good conversations.” So he certainly wasn’t planning to cut off a cop in Hawaii. According to Sands, the patrolman walked to the window and announced his b
Around 9 p.m. on October 10, 2025, the power went out in the Beijing home of Ren Zhong and his wife, Wang Cong, leaving the couple and their 3-year-old daughter in darkness. Ren and Wang, who both minister at Zion Church, knew then that the authorities had come for them. Their daughter, Song En, was
. During its weekly press conference, MINUSCA reviewed the actions undertaken since the beginning of the crisis, emphasizing that they are centered on three priorities directly linked to the mandate entrusted to it by the United Nations Security Council: protection of civilians, support for maintain
. Based on a recent field visit by our teams, who witnessed firsthand how the conflict is affecting people’s daily lives. The frontline is less than 40 kilometers from the city, and drone strikes have increased in recent weeks, targeting both El Obeid and the main road leading to the city. These att
. Introduction The destruction of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems in Gaza today constitutes a humanitarian catastrophe with profound gendered impacts. Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has involved the systematic destruction of water infrastructure and a continued
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. This paper analyses trends in Afghan asylum applications and recognition rates in EU+ countries between January 2021 to March 2026. For the purposes of this paper, EU+ refers to European Union Member States, plus Norway and Switzerland. The analysis examines changes in the volume and profile of Af
. Press release Venezuela Published 16. Jul 2026 Elena Vicario, NRC Country Director for Venezuela said: “Weeks on from the earthquakes, children’s distress remains profound. For thousands of children, this moment of fear will be etched in their memory forever. Many of the safe places where they lea
. National health sector coordination, Damascus • Followed up on SHF Standard Allocation and SHF team’ remarks and comments on revisions around all 3 envelopes, including geographic prioritization. • Followed up with WHO as CLA on possible health nomination for the planned IA mission to UNDOF camp i
. S’appuyant sur des données provenant de plus de 167 pays, cette étude, intitulée The Impact of the Middle East War on Children in Monetarily Poor Households (« Répercussions de la guerre au Moyen-Orient sur les enfants issus de ménages à faible revenu »), montre comment la hausse des prix des denr
. Malgré l’augmentation d’un point de pourcentage de ces deux indicateurs par rapport à l’an dernier, la couverture vaccinale mondiale reste inférieure d’un point aux taux observés en 2019 – son évolution demeurant restreinte depuis 2009. D’après les données, on estime qu’en 2025, 13,5 millions d’en
. Background: Sixteen years of armed conflict, devastating flooding, disease outbreaks, the lack of access to basic services and poverty are making millions of Nigerians in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States profoundly vulnerable. In 2025, communities across the BAY States experienced compounded c
. DOTS Research Report Issue 2 examines how humanitarian organizations and frontline health responders are developing, deploying and governing artificial intelligence, drawing on developments from January to July 2026 across conflict responses, disease outbreaks and disasters. It closes with a set o
. La situation humanitaire et de protection en République démocratique du Congo (RDC), déjà marquée par une fragilité chronique et une instabilité persistante depuis plusieurs années, a connu une dégradation brutale dès le début de l’année 2025. Cette détérioration résulte d’un enchevêtrement de fac
. Background: Cholera outbreaks often occur in humanitarian settings where existing vulnerabilities are compounded by displacement, limited access to basic services, overcrowding, and weakened protection systems. While cholera response efforts primarily focus on reducing morbidity and mortality thro
. Background: Cholera outbreaks often occur in humanitarian settings where existing vulnerabilities are compounded by displacement, limited access to basic services, overcrowding, and weakened protection systems. While cholera response efforts primarily focus on reducing morbidity and mortality thro
. Project HOPE continues expanding its earthquake response across northern Venezuela, adapting operations to meet evolving health and humanitarian needs while reducing the risk of secondary public health emergencies. Over the past several days, Project HOPE expanded services into a new community in
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