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The European Union announced new economic assistance and expanded market access for Armenia, signaling deepening ties with the South Caucasus nation as it faces growing economic pressure from Russia. During a visit to Yerevan last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged an a
International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its 2026 Global Persecution Index (GPI), offering an in-depth analysis of the persecution Christians face in more than 20 countries, including personal testimonies from believers, titled Faces of the Persecuted. The comprehensive report reveals what
Countries: Guam, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America) .
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Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua . KEY FIGURES 3.5K people dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 6.4K people rescued after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 750K people may require food assistance betw
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. In response to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, AMDA has dispatched its emergency relief team to reach out to people in affected areas. The team comprises four members, including AMDA President Dr. Takushi Sato, one nurse, and two physicians from AMDA Peru. At around 6:00 p.m. on
. GENEVA, 6 July - Ahead of the UN's inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance, an international coalition of more than 50 organisations and experts across all continents is calling on governments to adopt ten concrete measures to make AI safe for children. As governments around the world race to d
. INTRODUCTION Findings from the current reporting period indicate that protection risks affecting displaced populations across Gaza continue to be driven by persistent insecurity, deteriorating living conditions, and increasing barriers to accessing essential services and humanitarian assistance. C
Countries: Chad, Sudan .
Countries: Chad, Sudan .
. WHY FLEXIBILITY MATTERS Flexible funding refers to voluntary contributions that are not tied to specific projects, activities or deliverables. It includes two types of funding: unearmarked contributions, provided for use at the full discretion of IOM to support its mandate, core functions and stra
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Tartous Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement and return dynamics, and operational considerations. Located on Syria’s western Mediterranean coast, Tartou
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Rural Damascus Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics, and operational considerations. Surrounding the capital Damascus, the governorate holds strategi
Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria .
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger .
Countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger . The Central Sahel is experiencing one of the most severe and prolonged humanitarian crises, fueled by conflict, violence, recurrent climate shocks, and political instability, all of which continue to leave millions of people extremely vulnerable. As of 29 June
. IN NUMBERS 146,204 people assisted* *Cumulative since April 2026 USD 2.6M (approx.) cash transferred* *Cumulative since April 2026 70 Officer Trained to strengthen school health service delivery. USD 0.73M (June – November 2026) net funding requirements KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP completed its assistanc
. The Syria NGO Forum is deeply alarmed by the escalation of military operations across southern Syria in recent weeks, particularly in Daraa and Quneitra governorates. Local monitors recorded roughly 300 Israeli military operations or violations across the two governorates in June alone, including
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
Countries: Guam, Japan, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America) . Logistics corridor (air and sea access) STAR Marianas has currently canceled all inter-island flights. Guam has moved toward normal operations as of 7 July, and A.B. Won Pat International Airport has resumed selected f
. MIGRATION HEALTH GLOBAL FOOTPRINT Health intersects with nearly all aspects of migration, underscoring its integral role within IOM’s Strategic Plan. In 2025, IOM invested over 231 million in 135 countries with health programmes, working through its network of offices and experts at Headquarters,
. New outbreak response standards to stop polio faster As the world moves closer to polio eradication, stopping outbreaks quickly and decisively has never been more important. To reflect evolving epidemiology, new scientific evidence and years of operational experience, the Global Polio Eradication
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Quneitra Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement dynamics, and operational considerations. Located in south-west Syria, Quneitra borders Rural Damascus, Da
. The response is transitioning from live rescue to recovery. Live rescues are now rare exceptions. Missing-persons estimates range from tens of thousands (unverified crowd-sourced registries cite 43,000 to 46,000), against no confirmed official figure. The UN is planning against a scenario of up to
. The Ebola outbreak continues to expand across eastern DR Congo, with Ituri Province remaining its epicentre and sustained transmission also under way inNorth and South Kivu. The response has scaled up meaningfully over the past month, yet the outbreak is still outpacing the response: insecurity, a
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Lattakia Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement and return dynamics, and operational considerations. Located in north-west Syria along the Mediterranean c
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Idleb Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement dynamics, and operational considerations. Located in north-west Syria along the border with Türkiye, Idleb ha
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Homs Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics, and operational considerations. Centrally located in Syria, Homs is the country’s largest governorate by a
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Hama Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics, and operational considerations. Centrally located in Syria, Hama serves as a strategic link between the co
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