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Ethiopia: A powerful guide for those who carry weapons

. “A refresher on the law can be a powerful guide in difficult situations,” said an Ethiopian military Colonel during one of the ICRC’s sessions on international humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law of armed conflict or law of war. When states adopt these international r...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Colombia | Earthquake - Operation Update #1 (MDRCO036)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis On 10 August 2026 at 07:34 local time, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicentre near the municipality of San José del Palmar in Chocó Department, at a depth of 103 km. The earthquake was followed by m...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Cameroon Cholera Outbreak: Situation Report #6 (September 22, 2026)

. FAST FACTS As of September 20, 447 cholera cases and four deaths have been reported in Minawao Refugee Camp, which currently is home to more than 81,000 refugees and operating at about 325% of intended capacity. In Cameroon, there have been 2,753 cases and 77 deaths across 11 h...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Haiti: Violence and Displacement in the Commune of Kenscoff – SitRep #2

. SITUATION OVERVIEW On the night of 23 to 24 August 2026, armed groups launched new attacks on several localities in the 3rd communal section of Sourcailles, within Kenscoff commune (including Centre-Ville, Vilier, Tête de l’Eau and Morne Jean Jacques). According to the United N...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Sudan Protection Cluster’s Protection Funding Advocacy Note

. The Sudan Protection Cluster’s Protection Funding Advocacy Note is developed to inform ongoing discussions with donors, allocation bodies, and protection partners on humanitarian funding priorities for Sudan in 2026. As you know the Protection cluster these last months in diffe...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Somalia| Monthly Humanitarian Update. August 2026

. Somalia is bracing for widespread flooding as El-nino-induced heavy expected from October to December, with impacts potentially extending into 2027. Flood-risk analysis projects significant El Niñoimpacts, with 3.4 million people at risk in 16 regions, particularly Hiraan, Midd...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

UNHCR Returns to Syria Regional Update - (September 2026)

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye . REGIONAL OVERVIEW As of 31 August 2026, an estimated 1.8 million Syrians had returned from neighbouring countries, alongside over 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) who returned to their areas of ...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

UNHCR Türkiye Monthly Operational Update (August 2026)

Countries: Türkiye, Syrian Arab Republic . Highlights UNHCR in Türkiye is working with 12 RLOs and community-based organizations (CBOs) across the country through grant agreements. UNHCR’s engagements with these RLOs aim to foster consultation, community outreach, participatory a...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Escalating conflict in Yemen could fuel more displacement, refugee movement

Countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia . Fighting in Yemen is expanding across multiple front lines, triggering a rapidly growing displacement crisis and driving more than 130,000 people to flee their homes since the beginning of September. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of th...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 17 September 2026

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Yemen Situation: UNHCR Emergency Update - External Update #1 (22 September 2026)

Countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia . Highlights § Escalating hostilities in Yemen have driven significant displacement within the country and cross-border movements across the Gulf of Aden, with close to 130,000 people internally displaced inside Yemen1 and over 3,000 people cro...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Yemen Situation: Displacement overview (as of 21 Sept 2026)

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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Ukraine: Learning Paper: Leveraging Mutual Aid for Energy Resilience in Winter

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Listening to better support Pakistan’s frontline vaccinators

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Qatar: QRCS launches environmental sanitation campaigns in Khartoum

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

IFRC Afghanistan Factsheet January to June 2026 Review

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Nepal Flash Flood 2026 Situation Report 4 (15 September 2026)

. 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...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Concern responds to escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen | Concern Worldwide

. There was no water, no latrines, no mattresses, and no essential household items. These families urgently need safe shelter, clean water, sanitation, health care, and basic supplies. Without immediate support, their health, dignity and safety will continue to deteriorate." Conc...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Syria Protection Sector: Key Findings and Analysis Q2 2026

. The April-June 2026 monitoring round consolidated information from 5,094 key informant interviews (KIIs) conducted by 48 contributing partners across all 14 governorates, covering 175 sub-districts and 756 communities. The assessment employed a purposive sampling approach. Geog...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

World: MSF: Delivering cancer care to women in humanitarian crises

. ​ The burden of cancer is already a growing public health threat in many countries where MSF works – and women are disproportionately affected. About 80 per cent of deaths from breast and cervical cancer worldwide happen in low and middle-income countries. By 2050, global healt...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

Call for Applications to Join HCT Sudan Women’s Advisory Group (WAG)

. The Sudan Women Advisory Group, member of Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in Sudan is pleased to announce a call for applications for additional members of the HCT Sudan Women’s Advisory Group. This initiative aims to amplify the voices of women humanitarian leaders, advocates,...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026

World: Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools 2015-2025

. Introduction Global progress on WASH in schools The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) produces internationally comparable estimates of progress on drinking wa...

ReliefWebSep 22, 2026