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. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Despite recent rainfall, the drought and food‑security crisis in Kenya remains severe and life‑threatening. Over three million people are still facing Crisis or Emergency levels of hunger, malnutrition rates remain critically high among children and pregnant and lactating wom
. The fighting has also put increased pressure on livelihoods and access to essential services. In response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping to meet the urgent needs of those affected while maintaining essential services and strengthening community resilience. The orga
. The Decree No. 18 “Code on Judicial Separation of Spouses”, published by the Taliban in an official gazette on 14 May 2026, codifies the circumstances under which women and girls may seek separation from marriages. It includes provisions that uphold marriages arranged during childhood and restrict
Following the publication of photos from the 2026 Tabaski celebrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Islamic State’s Central Africa Province (ISCAP), which includes the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), released numerous images, including children. The images have triggered concer
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda . The activation targets DRC. IASC Principals endorsed that the Scale-Up activation focuses on the following four strategic priorities: Strengthened and coordinated political engagement (with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) to sec
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Overview This Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) aims to assess the risk of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, considering the public health impact, the risk of geographical spread and the risk o
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised alarm over credible reports of grave human rights violations affecting women and girls in Nigeria, including killings, abductions, sexual violence, forced conversion, forced marriage, and enforced disappearance — particul
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. Emotional wellbeing, healthy development and supportive relationships are also essential to a child's health. In Kule refugee camp, play-based psychosocial support is helping children under five build confidence and express emotions while aiding their recovery. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Wit
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. This report presents findings from data collected between December 2025 and March 2026 across ten Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in CRR-S, CRR-N, NBR, and LRR. Data collection was conducted through direct observation and interviews by DTM enumerators, with financial support from the United Nations
. The team conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and along its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move. This information is used by humanitarian organizations, developmen
. This latest round of Emergency Trends Tracking was initiated in February 2025 to monitor displacement movements during the Jilaal dry season. Since February 2025, DTM teams collected data in 25 districts: Afgooye, Afmadow, Baardheere, Baidoa, Balcad, Belet Weyne, Belet Xaawo, Bu’Aale, Bulo Burto,
. IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households (HHs) forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of habitual residence or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements2 in terms of estimated numbers, causes of di
. “In the current context, many students have faced years of disruption, with hundreds of thousands unable to complete their exams due to conflict. For these learners, sitting for a common national examination is a long-awaited opportunity to move forward on equal footing with their peers. “It is es
. In April, WFP maintained malnutrition prevention activities across communes targeted under the 2025–2026 Lean Season response, despite suspension of unconditional assistance due to pipeline breaks. Nutritious food assistance reached 38,593 children under two and 32,159 pregnant and breastfeeding w
. SITUATION OVERVIEW Afghanistan is experiencing its highest levels of acute malnutrition on record: in 2026, acute malnutrition will impact 3.7 million children under five, including nearly a million impacted by severe acute malnutrition, as well as 1.2 million pregnant or breastfeeding women, acco
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan . SITUATION OVERVIEW REGIONAL CONTEXT Since late February, escalating hostilities in Iran and Lebanon have triggered humanitarian consequences with impact across the regi
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Countries: Moldova, Ukraine .
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis avril 2023, 928 358 réfugiés soudanais ayant fui le conflit entre le gouvernement et les Forces de Soutien Rapide (FSR) ont traversé la frontière tchadienne (268 194 ménages), dont 909 366 personnes enregistrées ou pré-enregistrées, principalement dans l’Ouaddaï (55 %
Countries: Chad, Sudan .
. This compilation is part of the Refugee Coordination Forum's effort to support local organizations in Moldova to access funding opportunities in line with localization efforts. We have collected information from various sources online and compiled it here for the convenience of local CSOs. However
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Depuis avril 2023, le CNARR, le HCR et l'OIM surveillent et assistent un afflux de réfugiés soudanais et de retournés tchadiens arrivant dans les provinces de Ouaddai, Sila, Wadi-Fira et Ennedi Est. Les agences humanitaires soutiennent le gouvernement tchadien et les autorit
Countries: World, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Chile, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Honduras, Madagascar, Mexico, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Thailand, United Republic of Tanzania . Since the start of Insecurity Insight’s Reporting Sexual Violence monitoring in January 2020
. From May to July 2021, the International Council of Nurses, the ICRC, the International Hospital Federation and the World Medical Association – four international umbrella organizations which are members of the global Community of Concern of the Health Care in Danger initiative – carried out a joi
Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Nepal . The present report presents the findings of research conducted with families of missing persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus and Nepal to examine their role in fostering peace. Qualitative interviews were carried out with families of the missin
. In May 2021, the ICRC adopted the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, highlighting our commitment to help communities enduring conflict and other violence adapt to a changing climate and environment and to limit our own footprint. This Plan of Action 2025-2027+ gives a
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Tajikistan is a landlocked, mountainous country with a population of 10.27 million, growing at 2 percent yearly, the highest rate in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Half of the population is under 25 years, and a quarter resides in cities (TAJSTAT, 2020). • Nutrition outcomes
. This Regional Trends Summary of forced displacement in West and Central Africa presents forced displacement statistics as of April 2026. Aligned with UNHCR’s Global Trends Report, it offers a regional lens on displacement dynamics, highlighting key emerging trends over the past year.
. The floods have caused widespread devastation, killing 11 people and injuring four more. Homes have been destroyed or damaged, along with farmland, trees and orchards. Livestock have been lost and road access to some villages cut off. The areas of Takhar and Badakhshan provinces that Concern work
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