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Women’s Inheritance Rights in Northwest and Northeast Syria | NRC

. 1 Introduction This analysis examines how women in Northwest and Northeast Syria pursue their inheritance rights through both formal and informal pathways in a context shaped by prolonged conflict, displacement, and institutional fragmentation. After more than fifteen years of ...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Women’s Inheritance Rights in Northwest and Northeast Syria

. 1 Introduction This analysis examines how women in Northwest and Northeast Syria pursue their inheritance rights through both formal and informal pathways in a context shaped by prolonged conflict, displacement, and institutional fragmentation. After more than fifteen years of ...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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DR Congo: Ituri: MONUSCO equips Congolese police to strengthen Ebola prevention

. The donation aims to strengthen the protection of police officers involved in the fight against the epidemic and reduce the risk of virus transmission within security forces and local communities. As the Ebola outbreak continues to affect Ituri Province, police officers are als...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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World: Contribution from the Government of Sweden to FAO - Annual report 2025

Countries: World, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, Sudan, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic . Foreword Acute hunger remained alarmingly high and widespread in 2025, with 266 million people across 47 countries facing high levels of acute food ins...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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UNHCR warns of growing humanitarian needs as thousands flee Ethiopia to Kenya

Countries: Kenya, Ethiopia . Significant cross-border movements have been reported since 22 October. According to local authorities up to an estimated 50,000 people have crossed into Kenya. The figure remains fluid as registration and verification efforts continue, amid reports o...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Does Christianity Make Sense? On God, Evil, and the Ache (with Gavin Ortlund)

Not long ago, my son asked me about all the people King David killed in 2 Samuel 8. We’ve been reading through that book during family devotions before bed. He’s right to be disturbed. So we had a conversation about why he’s unnerved, how we develop moral instincts, and how we’d ...

The Gospel CoalitionNov 3, 2026

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I Was a Justice Warrior. I Needed the Whole Gospel. You Do Too.

From 2016 to 2018, I was a social media justice warrior. I spent my time on Facebook and Twitter confronting the powerful and comfortable, championing justice issues, and fighting for racial and political reconciliation. If you read my posts, you might not have guessed that I gre...

The Gospel CoalitionNov 3, 2026

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Lessons from Lloyd-Jones on Preaching and Politics

“I was never worried for a second about a man like Hitler.” This isn't the statement of a madman or of someone privileged enough to be removed from the horrors of the war. These are the words of a pastor who was under immediate threat from the Nazi leader and who’d put on the ful...

The Gospel CoalitionNov 3, 2026

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Mozambique: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis - July to September 2026

. As part of CCCM minimum standards, Site Management in Mozambique collect and refer community feedback through coordination forums. This report summarizes quarterly trends in feedback collection, referral, and outcomes across participating agencies. It aims to understand how the...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Yemen — Rapid Displacement Tracking Update (25 – 31 October 2026)

. IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, geography, ...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Poland: Ukrainian Nationals Crossing Back to Ukraine (April - June 2026)

Countries: Poland, Ukraine . IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) collected data on Ukrainian nationals crossing back into Ukraine from Poland for temporary stays, permanent returns, or as part of cyclical mobility. The survey focuses on respondents' return intentions, durati...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Enduring Persecution Together

Years ago, Amir came to faith in Christ. At first, his decision brought strong opposition from his wife, Fatima. Two years later, she came to faith. Their journey as a Christian family was marked by years of intense persecution, particularly from extended family members. They end...

International Christian ConcernNov 3, 2026

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Dominican Republic: Population Movement 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRDO022)

Countries: Dominican Republic, Haiti . Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 12-10-2026 What happened, where and when? The Dominican Republic continues to experience sustained humanitarian needs associated with cross-border population movements linked to the cont...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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North Macedonia Flood 2026 - DREF Final Report (MDRMK011)

. Description of the Event Date of event 29-01-2026 What happened, where and when? During January 2026, North Macedonia was affected by a prolonged cyclonic weather system that brought persistent and intense rainfall across several parts of the country. According to the National ...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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Peru: PER: Pluvial/Flash Flood - 11-2026 - Flood Fenómeno El Niño (2026-11-03)

. Description According to COEN-INDECI Preliminary Report No. 1106, as of 07:50 on 2 November, intense rainfall caused material damage in the districts of Matapalo, Aguas Verdes, and Zarumilla in Zarumilla Province, as well as in the districts of Tumbes, Corrales, Pampas de Hospi...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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World: Why geohazards must be part of the Pacific’s resilience agenda

Countries: World, Tonga, Vanuatu . For years, global discussions of disaster risk in the Pacific have been dominated by climate change. Rising seas, intensifying cyclones and coastal erosion have rightly captured international attention. This focus, while warranted, should be com...

ReliefWebNov 3, 2026

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A Sharia courts bill failed in Uganda this spring, but the debate may not be over

Uganda (MNN) — Lawmakers in Uganda pushed a bill earlier this year that would create a nationwide system of Islamic Sharia courts, which Alliance Defending Freedom said “raises serious concerns that some Ugandans will be forced to adjudicate cases in a court system that does not ...

Mission Network NewsNov 3, 2026

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Ukrainians adapt to frontline life; churches offer help and hope

Ukraine (MNN) — Russia shows no sign of relenting after four years of war in Ukraine, but residents are finding creative ways to adapt and overcome. More than 100 underground schools are now operating in frontline regions, allowing education to continue despite regular air raids ...

Mission Network NewsNov 3, 2026

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Uncertainty turns to hope for Christians in Lebanon

Lebanon (MNN)—As southern Lebanon has been impacted by the war between Israel and Iran, SAT-7—a satellite TV ministry to the Middle East and North Africa—was unsure whether their summer events in Lebanon would be able to take place. “Many times there have been missiles fired into...

Mission Network NewsNov 3, 2026

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Former Acts 29 CEO Charged with Rape in the UK

Following his 2020 ouster from a leading church-planting network over allegations of spiritual abuse, UK pastor Steve Timmis is now facing charges for rape. Police in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom announced October 29 that they charged Timmis, the former chief executive of Acts...

Christianity TodayNov 2, 2026

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United Nations Security Council Renews Mandate of Verification Mission in Colombia

. The decision, unanimously adopted, reaffirms the support that the Security Council, and the United Nations as a whole, has extended to Colombia for nearly a decade in the implementation of the 2016 Final Peace Agreement. During the session on the mandate renewal, Council member...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

persecution

Demand to Repeal Anti-Conversion Law Grows in Karnataka

Christian minority leaders and human rights advocates met in the southern state of Karnataka in India on Oct. 29, demanding the immediate repeal of the contentious “anti-conversion” law. At a joint press conference in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka state, prominent Christian...

International Christian ConcernNov 2, 2026

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WFP Syria Country Brief, October 2026

. IN NUMBERS 620,945 people assisted in September 3,550 mt food dispatched in September USD 5.85 M cash transferred in September USD 202.1 M required (October 2026 – March 2027) 3.65 M returnees have arrived in Syria since December 2024 (UNHCR, 2025) KEY HIGHLIGHTS Syria remains ...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026

persecution

Ethiopia’s Ongoing Conflict Leaves Christian Communities Living in Fear

Thousands of Christian communities in Ethiopia are fleeing violence in their country as clashes around the border town of Moyale force families to seek safety in neighboring Kenya. The ongoing conflict has disrupted daily life, separated families, and created an urgent humanitari...

International Christian ConcernNov 2, 2026

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How sponsorship united two teens across the globe

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World VisionNov 2, 2026

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Virginia church leads Global 6K for Water fundraising

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World VisionNov 2, 2026

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World: How humanitarians understand, apply and negotiate humanitarian principles

. Drawing on 34 semi-structured interviews with humanitarian staff across contexts, including Afghanistan, Gaza, Myanmar, Sudan, and Yemen, this research examines how humanitarian negotiators understand, apply, and communicate the four core principles – humanity, impartiality, ne...

ReliefWebNov 2, 2026