ABSTRACT: The Song of Solomon is not an easy book to preach. It demands careful study, interpretive wisdom, theological balance, and pastoral sensitivity. Yet it richly rewards the effort. The Song gives the church a vision of love that is deeply human and profoundly theological. In the present day
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. New York, 17 September 2026 As delivered Mr. President, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria. And thank you, as ever, to my colleague [UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Claudio Cordone] for his work. Mr President, my briefin...
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Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye . This report provides insights into the evolving displacement and return trends of key population groups across all governorates in Syria. Data was collected between 1 and 31 August through a network of 30,164 Key Informa...
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Countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia . SITUATION OVERVIEW Since the escalation of conflict in Yemen in September 2026, an estimated 128,000 people have been newly displaced, adding to the 5.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) already living in displacement across the cou...
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. The materials were to be distributed from October 2026, marking the start of the new school year, including to schools in West Bara, Bara and Um Dam, with the loss expected to affect the learning of thousands of children. “The destruction of these learning materials is a setbac...
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. Problem Statement The 2025–2026 winter season in Ukraine was the coldest in 15 years, with temperatures frequently falling below -20°C. The impact of these extreme conditions was compounded by repeated attacks on energy infrastructure, leaving households facing prolonged disrup...
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Countries: World, Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 15 September 2026: Dengue • Marshall Islands: The 8th Outbrea...
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. In partnership with the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the World Health Organization has initiated a series of consultations with routine vaccinators to understand their daily challenges and provide them with better support. In Dera Ismail Khan district, some vaccinators t...
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. September 22nd, 2026 ― Doha, Qatar: In coordination with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Khartoum Cleaning Corporation (KCC), the representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Sudan has launched an environmental sanitation campaign in the Khartoum East Locality...
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. This Six-Month Review highlights key achievements of the operations and programmes in Afghanistan resourced through IFRC during the period of January to June 2026. It also outlines opportunities for further engagement to ensure sustained and effective humanitarian and resilienc...
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. A major flash flood entered Nepal through the Bhote Koshi River at approximately 9:00 AM on 26 August 2026, causing significant loss and damage across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi are among the worst affected areas, with impacts repo...
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. September 2026 – This month marks the completion of CARE International in Papua New Guinea’s groundbreaking peacebuilding and agriculture support project, or Wanbel Wantaim (“Peace Together”), in one of the country’s most conflict-ravaged regions, Enga Province. Despite the pro...
