. Ukraine attacked warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer, while Russia launched a massive wave of missile strikes at Kyiv city. Author Olha Polishchuk Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia Research Manager 1958 conflict events 1% increase compared to last week 239 i...
Pastors Nepthali Zozaya Saucedo and Cinthia Sarai Cardona Otero led their Edinburg, Texas, congregation on Sunday praising God for their recent release from immigration detention and praying for those left behind. “As the body of Christ, we can intercede, and not just for our fam...
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. MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS The Interagency We.Link/FRRM helpline received a total of 22,760 calls and 3,835 new queries during June 2026 representing a 2.4% reduction compared to May 2026. 2,237 (58.3%) new queries came from females and 1,598 (41.7%) from males. At the helpline level, ...
Countries: Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan . KEY RECOMMENDATIONS - Consult and survey partners — run a structured consultation and survey with referral partners and We.Link Focal Points to explore their feedback, challenges, recommendations, ...
. Jeba (a pseudonym used to protect her identity), a 24-year-old resident of Gudele suburb in Juba and a first-time mother, received an unexpected diagnosis during her pregnancy. During a routine antenatal care visit, she tested positive for hepatitis B but negative for HIV and s...
Countries: Sudan, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda . Highlights ▪ Sudan: The security situation deteriorated further, marked by increased use of airstrikes targeting transport routes, airports, and critical infrastructure across Khartoum, Darf...
. But the floods that followed last week's heavy rainfall in Parun District changed her life in an instant, turning the excitement into gloom. On July 20, a non-stop downpour triggered devastating flash floods that swept through Parun District in Nuristan Province, causing widesp...
. Nearly four months into the renewed conflict in Lebanon, at least 4,247 people have been killed and 12,195 injured since hostilities resumed on 2 March 2026, though displacement figures show early signs of stabilization, with over 523,000 people beginning to return despite cont...
. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SITUATION IN LEBANON Three months into the renewed conflict in Lebanon, nearly 1.3 million people remain displaced and the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with critical infrastructure damage restricting access to food, healthcare, and assistan...
. Health care workers at Save the Children's Baidoa stabilization centres treated 400 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with other medical complications in June – nearly three times as many as the 143 admitted in January. In total, the stabilization centre treated...
. The partnership brings together Africa CDC’s continental leadership in health security with PSI’s experience as a global health organisation working with governments, communities and partners to design and scale people-centred solutions that improve access to quality and afford...
. As Africa advances its Health Security and Sovereignty agenda, viral hepatitis presents a critical opportunity to translate commitment into impact through stronger, self-reliant health systems. In line with the Cairo Declaration, African Union Member States are accelerating eff...
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Countries: World, Hungary, Italy, Serbia .
. At Kismayo General Hospital in southern Somalia, the ICRC-supported stabilization centre saw a 41% increase in child admissions during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year – all of whom were malnourished. One of them is Hassan. He is not yet three and a ...
. The Yemen Shelter, Land and Site Coordination Cluster urgently calls on the donor community to help restore the Common Pipeline—one of the humanitarian response’s most important mechanisms for delivering emergency shelter and essential household assistance across Yemen. Establi...
. REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL PROGRESS IN THE ELIMINATION OF THE SYRIAN CHEMICAL WEAPONS PROGRAMME 1. In accordance with subparagraph 2(f) of the decision by the Executive Council (the Council) at its Thirty-Third Meeting (EC-M-33/DEC.1, dated 27 September 2013), the Technical...
. جاء اعتماد الاتفاقية في أعقاب الحرب العالمية الثانية استجابةً لمعاناة الملايين الذين أُجبروا على الفرار من أوطانهم، لترسخ مبدأً جوهريًا يتمثل في حق الأشخاص الفارين من الاضطهاد والنزاعات والعنف في الحصول على الحماية والأمان. وحيث أنه لا يوجد مجتمع بمنأى عن الحروب أو الاضطهاد أو ...
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall since 5 July 2026 triggered severe flash floods, hill torrents and landslides across southeastern Bangladesh, affecting approximately 1.28 million people in seven districts. The hardest-hit areas were Chattogra...
. Yemen is experiencing the negative economic effects of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has disrupted trade flows and increased pressure on an economy heavily reliant on imports for food and fuel. This study examines the impact of the 2026 Iran-US conflict on Yemen, a country...
. Produced by UN Women Ethiopia ,this technical paper sets out the Standard Operating Procedures for the functioning of the Decentralized Gender In Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Groups established in 2024 and 2025 in five most humanitarian emergency affected regional states ...
. The Legal Aid Technical Working Group (TWG), established under the Protection Sector in December 2025 and co led by UNHCR and NRC, serves as a coordination platform for organizations providing legal aid services across Syria. The TWG supports information sharing, discussion of ...
. Ebola is not only a health crisis; it is a threat multiplier for communities already facing conflict, displacement and hunger. Without urgent, flexible support, families may be forced to choose between complying with public health measures and finding food, undermining containm...
. On the fifth year of full-scale war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis remains severe, driven by relentless attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. Between April and June 2026, explosive attacks carried out in populated areas in Ukraine and the Russian Federation rea...
Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This assessment examines the humanitarian situation of Syrian refugees residing in Informal Tented Settlements (ITSs) across selected locations in Akkar, Baalbek-Hermel, and Bekaa. Findings indicate that humanitarian ne...
. Qatar Charity has launched its 2026–2027 health plan in Somalia, comprising 48 projects across 9 major programs and expected to benefit 49,834 people. The plan seeks to expand access to essential and specialized healthcare services for the most vulnerable communities. The annou...
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. The medical team included a general practitioner and pharmacist who provided on-site consultations, prescribed treatments, and distributed essential medications to address urgent health needs. According to Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, th...
. A team of highly specialized surgeons in neurosurgery, brain tumors, and pediatric orthopedics was deployed to Sudan, where they worked alongside local medical professionals to deliver specialized surgical care and share expertise, helping restore healthcare capacity and streng...
Countries: World, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda . Nearly 55 million people at risk of acute food insecurity: three converging and interconnected shocks and a closing window for action. THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THE W...
. UNHCR operates in Tunisia in support of refugees and asylum-seekers, including individuals with specific needs. The country hosts a population of registered refugees and asylum-seekers from Su-dan, Syria, Somalia, and various West, Central and East African countries, the majori...
. This Flash Update reports that the humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains critical despite continued returns, with significant humanitarian and protection needs persisting among displaced populations, returnees, and host communities. Ongoing hostilities in or near the IDF-de...
The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students should use this link to su...
The columns I wrote earlier this month about adverse childhood experiences, alcoholism, and addiction as drivers of homelessness are all beside the point, some advocates say. The New York Times in 2022 called homelessness a simple game of “musical chairs: Imagine there are 10 peo...
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. En juillet 2026, 154 acteurs humanitaires ont mené des activités à travers le pays.
. Location KP, AJK, GB, Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh BACKGROUND Pakistan continues to face severe and compounding risks from both economic fragility and climate-induced disasters. The country remains among the most disaster-prone globally, ranking 18th out of 191 countries in th...
Countries: South Sudan, Sudan . Since April 2023, Renk has become the primary entry point for people displaced by the Sudan conflict, receiving over 1 million people (80 percent) of arrivals into South Sudan. With increased number of new arrivals in 2024, Renk Inter-Agency RoadMa...
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic . This is the tenth global public WHO situation report on the escalation in the Middle East. It covers the health situation and WHO operational updates from affected countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean and...
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. ACTIVITIES Welcome, Introductions & Meeting Agenda Herat Joint Mission, AHF Proposal Review Hotlines Survey, Community Accountability Exchanges Community Perception Monitoring and Eastern Afghanistan Flood Response Updates (Community Feedback Collection) HI to present a cap...
. HIGHIGHTS Heavy rainfall, flash floods and related natural hazards continued to affect communities in central, eastern, northeastern and southeastern regions of Afghanistan. Significant impacts were reported in Ghazni, Kapisa, Laghman, Logar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Paktika and Parw...
Lebanon (MNN) — Jesus said to let the little children come to Him, and that is exactly what Heart for Lebanon does with their summer programs for at-risk Lebanese children. Camille Melki explains, “ Heart for Lebanon tries every summer to bring a message of hope to vulnerable you...
Japan (MNN) — Two major earthquakes rocked Japan’s Kyushu Island in quick succession yesterday. The 7.1- and 6.1-magnitude quakes, along with many smaller tremors, caused buildings and roads to collapse. Reportedly, it was strong enough to be felt across the sea in South Korea. A...
When we read that God manifests his divine nature “from what has been made” (Rom. 1:20, NIV), we’re probably thinking about the big stuff: sunsets and constellations and Grand Canyon overlooks. I think of the ruby-throated hummingbird. The practice of seeing the greatness of God ...
. 2. Rationale 2.1 Background Since 2022, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) has taken a leading role in the humanitarian response system in Ukraine.1 However, in the context of the 2025 Humanitarian Reset2 , the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) reprioritised humanitarian assist...
. 2. Rationale 2.1 Background Somalia’s protracted humanitarian crisis continues to be shaped by armed conflict and climate shocks. Instability and conflict remain widespread across much of the country, with high levels of conflict events and fatalities persisting over the past 1...
. 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Introduction South Sudan, the world’s youngest country having gained independence from Sudan in 2011, has faced recurrent conflict, displacement, climatic shocks, disrupted livelihoods, and chronically high levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition sinc...
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. Rather than merely responding to an emerging trend in the humanitarian sector, these discussions sought to address a concern that local organisations had been grappling with for years: how to move beyond implementing humanitarian responses and begin influencing the decisions th...
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. Introduction Since May 2025, women’s hijab has been an issue of particular focus for inspectors of the de facto Department for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Herat city. Over the past year, there have been several periods of increased enforcement of the cha...
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Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . About this paper In October 2025, cross-border armed violence between Afghanistan’s de facto security forces and Pakistani security forces escalated significantly. UNAMA Human Rights Service documented 499 civilians killed and 1,216 injured as a...
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Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . About this update This update on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, covering the period from April to June 2026,1 is based on monitoring by the UNAMA Human Rights Service conducted in accordance with its manda...
. Once lush and green, the ground is now greyish. Where there was once greenery, a thick layer of ash now stretches across the land. The contrast is chilling: the charred landscape alone bears witness to the scale of the disaster. We are in Nouna, a village located about 100 kilo...
Countries: South Sudan, Sudan . In 2023, he fled the civil war raging on in his native Sudan, ending up at the Gorom Refugee Settlement on the edge of the South Sudanese capital Juba. He came with nothing except memories of his once serene and bustling village in the western regi...
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. Five months into the crisis in Iran, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is responding to unprecedented demand for healthcare among refugees, migrants, and other marginalised communities. Between January and June 2026, MSF teams provided 84,615 consultations, which represents an 80 ...
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