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Humanitarian Coalition’s Venezuela Earthquake Response appeal raises more than $7.5 million for life-saving aid

Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Canada . With the Government of Canada’s matching fund, the appeal raised more than $7.5 million from June 25 to July 14, 2026. "We’re very moved by the generosity of Canadians," said Tiffany Baggetta, Executive Director of the Human...

Jordan: Country Factsheet (June 2026)

Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic . As of June 2026, Jordan hosts over 393,000 refugees registered with UNHCR, with numbers gradually declining due to voluntary returns to Syria. For over a decade, the Kingdom has generously allowed refugees access to public education, heal...

Jordan: Livelihoods Dashboard (Economic inclusion of Syrian refugees) Jan-Jun, 2026

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Pacific Community Listening Hub: Community insights from Gizo & Simbo Islands, Solomon Islands (June 2026)

. The UNFPA Pacific Community Listening Hub serves as a rapid, community-based accountability mechanism designed to capture and elevate the priorities of disaster-affected populations and frontline responders during humanitarian crises. The Hub empowers local communities by ampli...

GTM: Erupción volcánica - 08-2026 - Actividad Volcán Fuego Guatemala (2026-08-05)

. Description El volcán de Fuego actualmente mantiene un comportamiento atípico, reflejado por una fase eruptiva de más de 24 horas de evolución desde su inicio el 3 de agosto a las 08:30 horas. Esta actividad consiste en la emisión constante de material desde el cráter, lo cual ...

Armenia / Population movement: Imminent DREF Final Report (MDRAM016)

Countries: Armenia, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Event development Update regarding the event’s development The regional escalation of conflict in the Middle East in early 2026 heightened regional tensions and disrupted air travel and regional connectivity. The escalation affecte...

Bangladesh: Population Movement Operation, Cox’s Bazar - Emergency Appeal no. MDRBD018, Operation Update #25

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Nearly nine years after the large-scale influx of displaced people from Rakhine State in Myanmar into Bangladesh, the situation in Cox’s Bazar remains one of the world’s most protracted and underfund...

oPt: 40 children buried in one of Gaza’s largest collective funerals as families await loved ones still trapped beneath rubble

. The children’s remains were recovered from beneath the rubble of a residential block destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City in November 2023. Despite the recovery operation, the search is far from over. An estimated 157 more people are still believed to be buried beneat...

Belarus: UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Region Humanitarian Situation Report No.34 (Ukraine Refugee Response in Neighboring Countries), January - June 2026

Countries: Belarus, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine . Highlights UNICEF’s 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal for the Ukraine Refugee Response enabled the continuation of children’s access to critical services and close coordination among UNICEF, governments an...

Myanmar: Indicative Flood Risk of Lemyethna, Ngathaingchaung, Yegyi, Kyonpyaw and Hinthada Area Ayeyarwady Region - Embankment Breach: Reference Information (1 August 2026)

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oPt: UNRWA Situation Report #231 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem) [EN/AR]

. All information updated for 15 - 28 July 2026 [1] Days 1011 - 1024 since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip Highlights The Gaza Strip UNRWA summer learning activities started on 18 July, with 39,509 children (21,666 girls, 17,843 boys, including 875 children with disabiliti...

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 05 August 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Cameroon Education Cluster: Quarter | Operational Presence and Realization (Jan-Mar 2026)

. The NWSW Education Cluster initially determined that 505,170 persons within the education sphere in the NWSW need education related supported in the North West and South West Regions. Also, the cluster targeted 347,585 persons (342,004 children and 5,580 teachers and education ...

Lesotho: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis May 2026 - March 2027 (Published on 3 August 2026)

. Key results More than 234,000 people living in rural areas of Lesotho (15 percent of the analysed population) are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above, Crisis or worse) between May and September 2026. The acute food insecurity situation is dri...

Afghanistan’s National Health Strategy 2026–2030 aims to improve the quality and sustainability of health services

. The Strategy adopts a coherent approach to improving the use of resources for health. It addresses key priorities – strengthening systems for health, with a focus on high impact interventions, improving access and coordinating effectively across other sectors that impact health...

Nigeria: Conflict - LTS Situation Report (Telecoms Area) #115 - Reporting period: July 2026

. Led by the World Food Programme (WFP), the Logistics & Telecommunications Sector (LTS) was activated in North-East Nigeria in November 2016 in response to the protection crisis. LTS (telecoms area) Nigeria Situation Reports are issued monthly. All references to ‘LTS’ in thi...

UNICEF Mali Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2 (Mid-Year), 30 June 2026

. Highlights Mali’s humanitarian crisis significantly deteriorated during the first half of 2026, with the 25 April attacks marking a major escalation in insecurity. Conflict incidents increased by 39 per cent between Q1 and Q2, reaching 987 incidents and causing 283 casualties, ...

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #19 (31 July to 3 August 2026)

. The nineteenth Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 31 July to 3 August 2026. Highlights Between 31 July and 3 August, IOM continued its multisectoral response in tempo...

Lebanon: Flash Update #48 - Escalation of hostilities in Lebanon (as of 3 August 2026)

. HIGHLIGHTS At least 4,333 deaths and 12,250 injuries recorded due to hostilities since 2 March, with 353 people killed and 249 injured since the 19 June ceasefire announcement, according to the Ministry of Public Health. 821,077 people reported returning to their areas of origi...

Lebanon: Conflict Intensity Snapshot (2 March - 3 August 2026)

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DR Congo: West and Central Africa: 2026 Regional Funding Status - General Overview (as of 3 August 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .

Myanmar Situation Analysis: [20/7/2026] - [26/7/2026]

. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...

Myanmar Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 20/07/26 - 26/07/26)

. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitar...

DR Congo: West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (28 July–3 August 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Ghana .

Sudan Situation Analysis: [13/7/2026] - [19/7/2026]

. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...

Sudan Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 13/07/26 - 19/07/26)

. Executive Summary The Sudan crisis continues to represent one of the world's most severe humanitarian emergencies, with the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) driving unprecedented levels of displacement, violence, and suffering. Thi...

Lebanon Situation Analysis: [20/7/2026] - [26/7/2026]

. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...

Lebanon Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 20/07/26 - 26/07/26)

. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based re...

Cameroon Cholera Outbreak: Situation Report #2 (August 4, 2026)

. FAST FACTS As of August 2, 53 suspected cholera cases had been reported in Minawao Refugee Camp, which hosts 81,022 refugees and is operating at 324% of its intended capacity, creating conditions conducive to rapid disease transmission. Multiple transmission chains are suspecte...

CPAoR_GBV Safety Audits for Children Key Findings (NW/SW CAMEROON, 2025)

. Executive Summary The GBV Safety Audit (North-West and South-West Cameroon, 2025) assessed gender-based violence (GBV) risks affecting children, particularly adolescent girls, across 64 crisis-affected communities. Using 719 key informant interviews, 500 focus group discussions...

World: Europe | Prepositioned Ground Forest Firefighting Teams through the UCPM in 2026 - DG ECHO Daily Map | 04/08/2026

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Arson suspected in huge Washington wildfires; Man arrested

Shelter Cluster: Bangladesh Flash Flood and Landslides - Joint Field Mission Report on Flood Affected Communities (30 July 2026)

. The Shelter Cluster Bangladesh conducted a joint field mission from 20-22 July 2026 in Satkania, Banshkhali, Bandarban Sadar, and Pekua to assess flood and landslide impacts on housing and identify priority shelter needs. The mission involved field observations, community consu...

Angola steps up its strategy to eradicate polio

. This commitment was reaffirmed during the National Post-Campaign Evaluation Workshop, organized by the Ministry of Health through the National Immunization Program, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners. Against a backdrop in which poliomyel...

Uganda, WHO and Africa CDC deepen collaboration to strengthen regional health security

. The mission included engagements with the Vice President, H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, Minister of Health Dr Chris Baryomunsi and other senior government officials. The visit comes as the country work to sustain preparedness following the successful containment of the recent ...

OPT Shelter Cluster - Gaza Shelter Severity Classification

. Executive Summary The oPt Shelter Cluster has developed a Shelter Severity Classification framework for estimating the people in need of shelter assistance in the Gaza Strip. Based on 1,951 surveys collected between the 13th and 27th June, 1,977,229 are estimated to need shelte...

World: Asia–Pacific Factsheet — Mixed Migration Routes to Europe (January - March 2026)

. Between January and March 2026, a total of 6,187 irregular arrivals of migrants and refugees from Asia and the Pacific were recorded in Europe by land and sea – a 39 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2025. This decline is consistent with previous years, as Q1 t...

Ukraine — Oblast Profiles — General Population Survey Round 24 (August 2026)

. The Oblast Profiles present findings from Round 24 of the General Population Survey (GPS), conducted between 23 April and 30 June 2026. The report provides key figures for 12 oblasts and Kyiv City, including population estimates, demographic characteristics, mobility intentions...

South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry - Cross Border Movements #84 (01 - 31 May 2026)

Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda . The team conducts surveys with individuals passing through 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 ...

South Sudan — Flow Monitoring Registry - Cross Border Movements #85 (01 - 30 June 2026)

Countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda . The team conducts surveys with individuals passing through 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 ...

Afghanistan - Flow Monitoring Update (19 July - 01 August 2026)

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Afghanistan’s Flow Monitoring (FM) is designed to provide insights into the mobility patterns at Afghanistan’s border points with...

Afghanistan - Brief Report on People's Mobility (19 July - 1 August 2026) [Pashto and DARI]

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . د افغانستان آي اُو اِم د (ډي تي اِم) پروګرام د خلکو بهر ته د سفر او بیرته راتګ د جریان د څارنې فعالیت ددې لپاره ډیزاین شوي ترڅو د ایران اسلامي جمهوريت او پاکستان هېواد سره په سرحدي پولو کې د خلکو د سفر، تګ او راتګ په ...

Nigeria — North-west Nigeria — Katsina State Flash Report 293 (29-30 July 2026)

. On 25, 27 and 28 July 2026, armed bandits attacked the communities of Magaji Wando in Magaji Wando B ward, Bokolo and Nasarawai in Dandume A ward of Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State. According to key informants, the attack displaced 252 individuals from 38 hou...

World: Data Analysis of Asylum Applications by Unaccompanied Minors in 2025

. The information presented in this fact sheet complements the information on asylum applications in the Asylum Report 2026. Data from Eurostat (extracted on 10 July 2026) 1 are used in this fact sheet. Data on asylum applications, which are published in the Asylum Report 2026, a...

EU boosts Protection in Yemen

Countries: Yemen, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan . Yemen - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a €1 million humanitarian grant from the European Union (EU) through its Humanitarian Aid Operations. This funding will support some 13,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Ye...

Afghanistan Education Cluster Localization Strategy 2025-26

. Local and national actors play a pivotal role in emergency education (EiE) response for affected communities. Local and national actors usually have cultural and contextual knowledge that international actors may not have, and civil society actors can have greater acceptance by...

Mozambique: Humanitarian Operational Presence (HNRP and Non-HRNP) - Who's doing, What, Where (3W), as of 30 June 2026 [EN/PT]

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Egypt: Registered Population (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) as of 31 July 2026 [EN/AR]

Countries: Egypt, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic .

Mozambique: 2026 Flood Humanitarian Response - as of 30 June 2026 [EN/PT]

. In mid-December, severe and prolonged flooding affected large parts of southern and central Mozambique. Rivers burst their banks, displacing communities and damaging or destroying homes, health facilities, water systems and other critical infrastructure. The National Institute ...

UNHCR Bangladesh - Operational Update June 2026

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . KEY UPDATES ● WORLD REFUGEE DAY: UNHCR and partners marked World Refugee Day on 20 June with sports, games, cultural activities, and student engagement programmes. In Cox’s Bazar, an interagency Solidarity Football Tournament brought together refu...

MMC 4Mi Infographic – Experiences and expectations of return migration to Venezuela (July 2026)

. Survey in South American countries This 4Mi infographic explores the experiences, motivations and expectations of Venezuelan refugees and migrants returning to Venezuela from countries across South America. It examines why people are leaving host countries, what is driving thei...

Pakistan: PAK Monsoon Rainfall and Flood Impact Overview (4 August 2026)

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World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 04 August 2026

Countries: World, Australia, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, United States of America, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 28 July 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 27 July 2026, a cumulative total of 2,228 dengue case...

AMDA Emergency Relief #2: Kumamoto Earthquake, Japan - 3 August 2026

. In response to a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on 28 July, AMDA has been carrying out relief efforts in the hard-hit Yatsushiro City. The following is the summary of its aid activities from 30 July to 1 August: ■ 30 July On 30 July, AMDA’s dis...

AMDA Emergency Relief #1: Kumamoto Earthquake, Japan - 30 July 2026

. On 29 July, AMDA dispatched two disaster-relief coordinators to Kumamoto Prefecture in southwest Japan, which was struck by a magnitude 7.1 quake the day before. While determining the extent of the damage, the team visited municipal offices including the Kumamoto Prefectural Go...

WHO and University of Gondar partner to strengthen health financing research and training capacity in Ethiopia

. The agreement, signed at the WHO Ethiopia Country Office on 28 July 2026, establishes a strategic platform for collaborative research, capacity building and policy dialogue on health financing. It is the first collaboration of its kind between WHO and an Ethiopian university in...

Afghanistan's child malnutrition crisis deepens as cuts to aid put lives at risk | World Food Programme

. Without urgent support, WFP and its partners will be unable to prevent more children from becoming dangerously malnourished, putting lives at risk in the coming months. WFP’s warning follows the release of an alert that highlights that malnutrition is at critical levels in a th...

Nigerian youths help shape Africa’s future health priorities

. His message set the tone for a consultation that brought together 230 participants from youth-led groups, early-career health professionals, students, young innovators, young people from internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, out-of-school adolescents and people with disabil...

DR Congo: Enhancing infection prevention measures in health facilities to curb Ebola spread

. More and more patients were presenting with high fevers, and there was a higher number of deaths than usual. He and his staff did not know yet that they were already on the frontline of an Ebola outbreak, and vital infection prevention and control (IPC) measures had not yet bee...

Every mother deserves support: strengthening maternal mental health care in Kenya

. Yet for some mothers, this period is accompanied by mental health challenges. Feelings of worry, sadness, and emotional distress may arise during pregnancy and after childbirth but often go unrecognized by health professionals, thus limiting access to the mental health care tha...