After decades of steady liberalization, society appears to be having second thoughts about some aspects of America’s (im)moral revolution. For instance, between 1996 and 2022, the percentage of U.S. adults in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage increased by 44 points, from 27 percent to 71 percent
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. This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicator
. This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Serbia as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process since the previous process in 2018. The MGI is a standard set of approximately
. Les orientations institutionnelles de l’OIM sur les mécanismes de retours communautaires (CFM) constituent une ressource essentielle pour la planification, la mise en place et la gestion efficaces des CFM. Elles sont conçues comme un document d’accompagnement, proposant une approche étape par étap
. The Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) Toolkit is the essential resource for effective CFM planning, establishment and management. This toolkit is designed to be a companion, offering a step-by-step guide and resources to evaluate the elements that should be considered as a CFM is developed. Ackno
Countries: World, Sudan . Le Rapport annuel 2025 décrit comment, dans un contexte d’intensification des conflits, d’accélération des chocs climatiques et de bouleversement politique, l’OIM est venue en aide à 17,8 millions de personnes dans 170 pays et territoires en fournissant une aide humanitaire
Countries: World, Sudan . The Annual Report 2025 sets out how, amid deepening conflict, accelerating climate shocks and shifting political landscapes, IOM assisted 17.8 million people across 170 countries and territories – delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection, driving soluti
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Mixed weather conditions affect 2026 cereal production prospects Cereal import requirements in 2026/27 marketing year forecast above average Food inflation rate increased in 2026 Funding shortfall constrains humanitarian assistance to vulnerable households in 2026 Mixed weat
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • Exchange Rate: During the second week of July, the Afghani remained broadly stable at AFN 65.7/USD. However, the Afghani remained 5% stronger than last year and 13% stronger than the three-year average, continuing to help moderate imported inflati
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar .
. Situation Overview During the reporting period, displacement declined as returns accelerated, although conditions remained volatile and uneven. OCHA reported that the number of internally displaced people in collective shelters fell from approximately 131,200 people across 644 shelters on 15 June
Haiti (MNN) — For many children in Haiti, getting an education begins with an exhausting walk. “Some [Haitian] children walk miles, five miles, 10 miles to get to school,” says Roseline DeHart with For Haiti with Love. The long journey can make it difficult for children to attend classes consistentl
India (MNN) — A petition to prevent mandatory Hindu prayers at school was recently struck down by the high court of Chhattisgarh, India. On June 12, the Chhattisgarh state government ordered that schools must institute prayer three times during the school day. The morning assembly will consist of pa
Middle East (GCM) — The world is watching war continue to unfold. Peace deals crumble, then bombs drop. Every day brings new headlines of escalating conflict, political instability, displaced families, and deepening uncertainty. Nations are being shaken. Communities are living in fear. Millions are
. Situation Report No. 23Earthquakes in Venezuela16 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report 1,308 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,930 people dead and 16,740 injured. An additional appeal for US$299 million was
Countries: Senegal, Gambia . In recent years, the West African-Atlantic Route (WAAR) has experienced a resurgence in irregular migration from or through Senegal to the Canary Islands by sea. While the number of irregular arrivals has fluctuated annually, it shows an overall upward trend, reflecting
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. HIGHLIGHTS As of 14 July, authorities reported at least 4,734 fatalities, 16,740 people injured and 17,907 people without shelter following the earthquakes. Authorities also reported 1,275 aftershocks, maintaining risks for affected communities and response personnel, particularly around damaged b
. Description of the EventDate when the trigger was met 19-07-2026What happened, where and when? São Tomé and Príncipe's presidential election, scheduled for 19 July 2026, is taking place in a more tense political context than previous polls, marked by the aftermath of the 2025 institutional crisis,
. Depuis plus de 40 ans, le Comité international de la Croix‑Rouge (CICR) œuvre aux côtés des communautés de tout le pays, aidant les personnes à survivre aux conflits, à se remettre de leurs blessures et à reconstruire leur vie. À travers quelques instantanés jalonnant cette période, nous revenons
. Durante más de 40 años, el CICR, ha trabajado junto con las comunidades de todo el país para ayudar a las personas a sobrevivir al conflicto, recuperarse de las heridas y rehacer su vida. A través de estos momentos captados a lo largo de los años, damos una mirada retrospectiva al camino recorrido
. As humanitarian needs mount, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up life-saving assistance while renewing its call for sustained international support to help communities withstand climate-related shocks. More than one million people have been affected across 10 districts
. Schools across the West Bank continue to face growing risks that undermine the protection of children's right to safe, accessible, and uninterrupted education. In Area C and East Jerusalem, schools operate within a restrictive planning regime, where obtaining Israeli-issued building permits is hig
. Alors que les besoins humanitaires augmentent, l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) intensifie son aide vitale tout en renouvelant son appel à un soutien international soutenu pour aider les communautés à faire face aux chocs liés au climat. Plus d'un million de personnes ont ét
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan . In response to the Ministry of Interior's (MoI) decision of 26 September 2023 to enact an “Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan”, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, have collated their data on the arrest, detention, and deportation of P
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan . On 17 June 2026, the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran reached an agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning the ce
. HIGHLIGHTS The United Nations Emergency Fund allocates US$1 million to support the cholera response More than 500 people were preventively displaced in Zémio Nana-Gribizi: 3,000 returnee households receive seeds to help restore their livelihoods. GENERAL CONTEXT Haut-Mbomou and Mbomou Prefectures
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