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A recent Reuters report said that registered blasphemy cases have seen a huge drop this year, after Pakistan’s army chief cracked down on fundamentalist groups. After years of widespread increases in blasphemy accusations, such a reversal seems like a positive development. But Pa...
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. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • In September, WFP distributed 1,476 mt of food assistance, reaching 10,000 refugees and 127,777 vulnerable people, while 28,000 people were assisted through e-vouchers in Titao. • WFP provided nutrition support to 44,352 children and 16,217 pregnant and breastf...
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. Elles fuient de nouvelles violences et la crainte d'attaques de groupes armés non étatiques, selon de nouvelles données de l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM). Les femmes et les enfants représentent près de 80 % des arrivants les plus récents. L'insécurité p...
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. The Global Seasonal Outlook is monthly outlook highlighting seasonal risks, rainfall forecasts and potential food security impacts across key regions. The Global Seasonal Outlook provides a monthly overview of emerging climate conditions and seasonal risks across regions of ope...
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. Impact des crises sur l’éducation en Ituri et dans le Haut-Uélé Note de la situation Education en Ituri au 24 octobre 2026 Cette note réunit les dernières données disponibles sur Ebola, la rentrée scolaire, les conflits et les autres incidents affectant l’éducation. Les dates e...
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. The thirty-second Situation Report provides an update on the response of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to the earthquakes that affected Venezuela on 24 June 2026. During the reporting period, IOM continued providing multisectoral support to affected populat...
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. Le rapport circonstancié de la Maladie à Virus Ebola (MVE) dans les écoles de la PROVED Nord Kivu 2 indique 10 nouveaux cas enregistrés avec 6 décès pour la semaine du 24 au 30 octobre. Cela porte à 50 cas positifs confirmés depuis la rentrée scolaire dans 44 écoles. La situati...
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In November 1900, Mark Twain delivered a speech titled “The Disappearance of Literature” to the students at Connecticut Wesleyan University. With signature slyness, he told them, “I don't believe any of you have ever read Paradise Lost, and you don't want to. That's something tha...
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. They are escaping fresh violence and fear of attacks by non-state armed groups, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Women and children make up nearly 80 per cent of the most recent arrivals. Ongoing insecurity is forcing families to fl...
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Countries: Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa . Climate-related disasters, including droughts, floods and cyclones, have displaced millions in sub-Saharan Africa. Identified by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as a climate hotspot, the region faces se...
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. This report, prepared by HELP Logistics and Ultreia, is an evaluation of Common Pipeline mechanisms, which IOM is a leader in globally. This report was commissioned by the Global Shelter Cluster and IOM and provides the first comprehensive view into how Common Pipeline mechanis...
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. The World Migration Education Toolkit is an up-to-date set of resources for educators to teach about migration, migrants and human geography. It draws upon the extensive research and analysis in the World Migration Report series to deliver specialized tools and resources. Divid...
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. The climate change, migration and health nexus has emerged as a critical policy priority, reflecting the increasingly interconnected impacts of environmental change on human mobility and health. Climate change can influence migration and displacement both directly, through sudd...
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Countries: Yemen, Kuwait . With the ventilator no longer functioning the medical team had to ventilate the the patient manually for nearly 20 minutes. The child recovered, but for Dr Aed Ashoury, an anaesthesiologist at the hospital, the incident was a stark reminder of how unrel...
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. It requires protecting the communities most at risk before the next outbreak occurs. In Malawi, the successful implementation of a second-dose Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) campaign in Blantyre has demonstrated how strategic investment in prevention can save lives, strengthen comm...
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. Behind this daily commitment lie fears, stress and personal trials. For Dr Elvis Mani Rodrigo, a doctor engaged in the Ebola response in Bunia, this reality took on a deeply personal dimension when a member of his family contracted the disease. At the Ebola treatment centre of ...
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. During the mission, the delegation met with county leaders, including Hon. O. Jay Godfavor Morris Jr., Superintendent of Margibi County, and Hon. Francis Egulansana, County Development Officer of Lofa County, alongside County Health Officers, health facility managers and frontl...
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. Carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), the initiative helped to strengthen national capacities essential for implementing mechanisms for the continuous improvement of quality and patient safety, with a view to the certification process for a range of ho...
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Countries: World, Ethiopia . The meeting focuses on strengthening countries’ capacity to provide timely, quality clinical care during emergencies. Hosted by the Government of Ethiopia in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), with support from Macao SAR and the R...
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Countries: Türkiye, Syrian Arab Republic . The challenges refugees face may vary from person to person. While some issues can be addressed through immediate action, most require systematic follow-up. Over the years, UNHCR has developed a protection response structure to provide r...
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. Doha –November 2, 2026 Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts to support families affected by floods and those most in need in Morocco. With support from generous donors, it carried out a food relief campaign in Tata Province, benefiting approximately 9,744 people...
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. We have received reports that five civilians — including a newborn — were killed in the bombing with more wounded. The death of the newborn is especially heartbreaking and underscores the utterly unacceptable toll these attacks take on the most vulnerable. Hospitals and patient...
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. By Sanusi Tejan Savage Every 14 October is International Electronic Waste (E-waste) day, and the theme this year was, “Fast tech! Don’t bin it! Bring it!”. This comes at a time when small, affordable electronic products have increasingly become part of everyday life. This day b...
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar .
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. In Madagascar, children have presented climate demands directly to government ministers. In Somalia, nearly 3,000 students have helped reshape thinking on climate education. In Mexico, children are building model cities from LEGO to show adults how communities could tackle poll...
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. The diverse population of 767 million people in the Eastern Mediterranean region is spread across 22 Member States from North Africa and the Middle East to Western Asia: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, ...
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Countries: Kenya, Somalia . Needs remain severe: About 2.7 million Kenyans in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) and 351,000 refugees face Crisis or worse (IPC Phase 3 and above) food insecurity. About 1 million children and women and girls need treatment for acute malnutrition...
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Countries: Belarus, Russian Federation . Main highlights On July 1-2, a high-level visit of the ICRC President, Mirjana Spoljaric, took place in Moscow. The objective was to discuss humanitarian issues and concerns related to the international armed conflict between Russia and Uk...
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. Status:Destroyed bridges and washed away buildings observed. Summary of findings Increased water extent along Togtserkhagi Chhu River as of 1 November 2026. • Barrier lake, destroyed bridge and buildings observed in Taktsimakha base, Laya Subdistrict, Gasa District as of 2 Nove...
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. Background: This survey was implemented by the John Dau Foundation-South Sudan mission, an NGO in a Global setting, in collaboration with other stakeholders (State and CHD and other partners). The survey data collection was carried out between 12th – 22nd September,2026. Object...
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. Publiées en amont du Dialogue mondial sur le DIH qui se tient cette semaine à Genève et de la Conférence de haut niveau sur l’humanité dans la guerre qui aura lieu en décembre en Jordanie, ces recommandations ont vocation à aider à traduire l’engagement politique renouvelé en a...
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. Published ahead of the Global IHL Dialogue in Geneva this week, and the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in December, the guidance is intended to help turn renewed political commitment into action that better protects people caught in conflict. "We witness emb...
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Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . The first edition of the Inter-Agency Response Update provides an overview of the evolving humanitarian situation, response efforts, and coordination priorities under the 2026 Lebanon Response Plan (LRP) Addendum. It highlights continued...
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. Background Akobo County is located in the north-eastern corner of Jonglei State and borders Nyirol, Uror, Pibor and Pochalla Counties in Jonglei State, Ulang County in Upper Nile State to the north, and Ethiopia to the east. Two rivers i.e. the Pibor River to the west of Akobo ...
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. OVERVIEW Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast near Narsapur on 28 October with winds of 125–135 km/h, then moved over south Odisha, bringing 546 mm of rain in 24 hours at Patrapur, Ganjam. Floods and landslides followed in Ganjam, Gajapati and...
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. HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR UKRAINE, MATTHIAS SCHMALE, CONDEMNS DEADLY RUSSIAN AIR STRIKES IN KOMYSHUVAKHA, KILLING AND INJURING DOZENS OF CIVILIANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS During the morning of 2 November, air strikes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on Komyshuvakha...
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. Cash Working Group priorities through the end of 2026 Survey results: topic priorities First topic was reviewed results from a survey completed by 23 member organizations between 24 and 29 September 2026. Members ranked 10 topics for the coming months The highest-ranked topics...
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Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic .
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Language change gets our attention mainly, I think, when it is controversial. Even openly non-Christian and self-confessedly liberal journalist Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times has expressed alarm at the ideological attempts at language change that have been so divisive in ...
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When Anna Dunsbergen enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) as a freshman, she planned to become a teacher, not a worship leader. In high school, she had sung in both school and church choirs, and had some basic guitar skills, but didn’t aspire to serve as a church mus...
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Are my children also called to this? As a mama missionary, I wonder about our fitness for the task when our family of eight clogs airport security and labors in language study and ministry like a well-meaning circus. Will my kids catch a deadly virus from the airport carpet? Will...
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Why should Christians resist unduly elevating our leaders or pitting them against each other? Because God uses all leaders as a single means to bless his church.Watch Now...
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Countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger .
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Countries: Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria .
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. Cost Efficiency Discussion Presentation: Please see the presentation attached to these minutes for further information.See ppt. The key headlines of the presentation are: The overhead cost survey in 2024 was reflected in the HNRP calculations as 11% overhead cost. 10 members re...
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Countries: Chad, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal .
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Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . IN NUMBERS 402,300 people assisted in September (52% female) 465 mt food distributed in September USD 9.8 M cash transferred in September USD 125.3 M required in the next six months (October 2026 – March 2...
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Human Concern International and Human Concern USA Launch Rohingya Coalition to Expand Educational and Economic Opportunities for Rohingya Youth OTTAWA, ON – November 2, 2026 – Human Concern International (HCI) and Human Concern USA are proud to an...
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Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Helpline & Field Insights #3 examines the protection concerns and priority needs reported by Afghan refugees in Iran between May and August 2026. Drawing on Helpline data and corroborating inputs from field colleagues, lawy...
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. Executive Summary Since IJDH’s last Update on Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Haiti in March 2026, Haiti’s security and human rights crisis has deteriorated further. The government and its international partners remain focused on security without addressing the underlying r...
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Countries: World, Australia, Fiji, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) . Highlights/updates since the last map was sen...
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Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . HIGHLIGHTS Protracted displacement and limited returns: The number of internally displaced people back in their areas of origin increased by 13 per cent since September, to 964,689, while around 304,500 pe...
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. Floods and droughts remain among the country's most significant disaster risks, with increasing climate variability intensifying their frequency and impact. For Niamey, flood risk is particularly acute, as the capital city lies along the Niger River, making it susceptible to bo...
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. After years of repeated climate shocks, they have few resources left, and another failed harvest could push them deeper into hunger. Women and girls are expected to bear the greatest burden, facing increasing pressure to secure food, find water, care for children and protect li...
