A national overview has been compiled to examine capacities of disaster centres. This assessment identifies areas of strength and weakness, as well as priorities for investment. Key findings are expected to guide planning and development efforts.
The report is the result of collaboration between various agencies. Technical support was provided by humanitarian partners. Further details on the assessment's findings are available, including information on how the results will be used to support disaster risk management systems.
. The floods have had a profound impact on children, many of whom witnessed the loss of loved ones, the destruction of homes and schools, displacement from their communities, and uncertainty over missing family members. An estimated 17,000 children require mental health and psych...
A major legal challenge was filed in the Bombay High Court on Sept. 11 against the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, arguing that the new legislation overreaches by infringing constitutionally guaranteed rights to privacy, dignity, and personal autonomy. The comprehensiv...
. FAST FACTS As of September 13, 438 cholera cases and four deaths had been reported in Minawao Refugee Camp, which currently is home to 81,022 refugees and operating at about 325% of intended capacity. There have been 2,683 cases and 77 deaths across 11 health districts in Camer...
Lebanon has the highest proportion of Christians anywhere in the Arab World and arguably the region’s least restrictive laws on religious freedom. Lebanese Christians also have important positions in society. This includes the presidency, which is reserved for a Christian under t...
. Suriname stands at a defining moment in its public health journey. The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2026–2030 sets out a bold and forward-looking road map for consolidating hard-won gains, confronting emerging risks, and accelerating progress toward achieving a more equit...
