“That’s demeaning!” It’s a familiar retort to texts like Titus 2:3–5, which implores women to work hard at home, or to 1 Timothy 5:14, which encourages women to manage their households, or to Proverbs 31:27, which portrays the ideal woman as one who is not idle but looks well to the ways of her hous
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. Many families in Jonglei state have been left without essential and life-saving services since an escalation in violence in March led to the suspension of aid operations in areas and government orders to aid agencies to evacuate, triggering mass displacement. Save the Children suspended its humani
. In 2026, IOM Bangladesh will ensure that crisis-affected Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities become safer, more resilient, and better able to cope with shocks. Through principled humanitarian assistance, IOM will address urgent needs, uphold dignity, and strengthen protection. Integr
Countries: World, Australia, Guam, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 02 June 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 03 June 2026, dengue transmission remains ongoing in New Caledonia, with 2,003 cases reported since 01 Janu
. HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian and commercial cargo flows increased slightly in May, easing some market access constraints and supporting limited reliance on markets. However, food insecurity remained severe, with high and volatile prices and continued challenges in accessing adequate and diverse food, u
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
. Summary: The latest Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, finds that food prices in Myanmar remained volatile in April 2026, with notable increases in rice prices and continued pressure on animal-source food prices. Rice prices rose sharp
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone .
. Introduction Since the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the country has faced one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. In 2026, 33.3 million people – over two thirds of the population – require humanitarian assistanc
. PROCÉDURES OPÉRATIONNELLES STANDARD sur le SIGNALEMENT, ORIENTATION ET RETOUR D’INFORMATION INTER-AGENCE SUR L’EXPLOITATION ET LES ABUS SEXUELS Endossées le 19 novembre 2025 par le UNCT/HCT Ces procédures opérationnelles standard (SOP) sont conçues pour guider et définir les étapes et les mesures
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia .5 million in additional EU support to stop the Ebola outbreak, after visiting frontline responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and engaging with the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
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“That’s demeaning!” It’s a familiar retort to texts like Titus 2:3–5, which implores women to work hard at home, or to 1 Timothy 5:14, which encourages women to manage their households, or to Proverbs 31:27, which portrays the ideal woman as one who is not idle but looks well to the ways of her hous
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. Cash assistance in Sudan directly addresses the primary constraint households face: lack of income. It delivers measurable improvements in basic needs, food security, and coping capacities, while functioning through existing market systems. In this context, prioritizing use of cash is a strategic
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. Executive summary The procurement, transportation, storage, and distribution of relief supplies account for some of the largest expenses for United Nations (UN) agencies. As humanitarian needs increase and funding becomes more constrained, the performance of humanitarian supply chains has become a
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. 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 for Disaster Managem
. This briefing analyses public social media activity relating to the 17th Ebola epidemic caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering the period 25 May to 1 June 2026. It is the third in a series of briefings. Social media monitoring identified 3,166 public posts
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. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) requires US$348 million to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs across conflict-affected districts in three northern provinces, covering 17 districts in Cabo Delgado, 2 districts in Nampula, and 1 district in Niassa province. The plan targets
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Countries: Poland, Ukraine . In 2025, CARE Poland continued to stand alongside people affected by displacement, inequality, and crisis across Central and Eastern Europe. Building on four years of response following the escalation of the war in Ukraine, CARE Poland reached more than 400,000 people th
. COPENHAGEN, 5 June 2026 - UNOPS continued to deliver to the most vulnerable communities amid global challenges, increase in armed conflicts and humanitarian needs, and a deepening climate crisis. According to the UNOPS Annual Report, the agency provided technical, operational and logistical suppor
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Lebanon . The escalation of hostilities across the Middle East and beyond continues to trigger a humanitarian crisis spanning multiple regions in an already fragile context, with significant impact on population mobility. Inside the Islamic Republi
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
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. IRC's emergency stocks to support them are running dangerously low. Border closures, insecurity along transport routes have delayed essential supplies from reaching frontline health workers. Authorities and donors must act urgently to restore humanitarian access and ensure lifesaving materials rea
. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r
. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r
. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi
. Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, enters its fourth year in 2026. The conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic
. Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, enters its fourth year in 2026. The conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic
. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi
. Aperçu du choc et contexte Les 13 et 15 mai 2026, des affrontements armés ont été signalés dans la commune de L’Estère, plus précisément dans la 1ère section communale de La Croix Périsse, affectant notamment les localités de Joanis et Mapou. À la suite de ces événements, des mouvements de populat
. This politicisation of aid once again puts food, clean water and emergency life-saving supplies including medical and shelter items needed to keep one million children and their families alive out of reach, Save the Children said. Ahmad Alhendawi, Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Midd
. This substantial support has been funded by the European Union's Humanitarian Aid programme. It helps vulnerable displaced families buy food and medicine, pay off debts, keep their children in school, and avoid difficult choices such as sending children to work or skipping meals to get by. It also
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