UNHCR Sudan: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)
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UNHCR South Sudan: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)
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India: UNHCR South Asia: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)
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Environmental entry points for peacemaking in Yemen
. As environmental pressures intensify across many conflict-affected regions, they are increasingly shaping both the drivers of conflict and opportunities for peace. Drawing on lessons from Yemen, this policy brief examines how environmental challenges can serve as entry points for dialogue and coop
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UNFPA and the Ministry of Health Launch a National Family Planning Awareness Campaign in Iraq [EN/AR/KU]
. Baghdad, 8 June 2026 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Health and with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has launched a national Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) campaign on family planning. Th
UNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 20, 31 May 2026
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania . Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs In May 2026, Burundi continued to face a complex humanitarian situation characterized by significant population movements and regional health risks. Since 23 April, five or
Central African Republic: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | April - August 2026
. Overview Between April and August 2026, approximately 2 million people—nearly one in three people—in the Central African Republic are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) and require urgent action. This includes around 262,000 people in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) a
UNFPA Bangladesh Situation Report | Protracted Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh, 1 January - 31 March 2026
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . As of 31 March 2026, Bangladesh hosted nearly 1.19 million registered Rohingya refugees, with women and girls comprising 51 per cent of the population. While maternal mortality declined by 20 per cent in 2025, preventable maternal deaths persist, and services face mo
Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #2 on the Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 09 June 2026, 6AM
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UNFPA Syria Flash Update: Euphrates Floods in Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor (25 May - 6 June 2026)
. Severe flooding in the Euphrates River basin, driven by heavy rainfall and upstream releases from the Tabqa Dam, has submerged parts of the Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor governorates of Syria since late May 2026. The rising water levels have affected over 27,000 individuals, forcing thousands into displac
Lebanon Emergency Response: UNFPA Lebanon Flash Appeal (March - August 2026)
. Lebanon is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Since 2 March 2026, escalating military airstrikes and ground incursions have claimed more than 3,400 lives. Attacks and displacement orders have forced over 1 million people to flee their homes, many for the third or fourth time. Despite the d
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Food Security Under Pressure: How the Middle East crisis is impacting Sri Lanka (June 2026)
. Key Messages The share of households unable to meet essential food needs has increased from 14 percent (2024) to 20 percent (2026), and if current price trends continue for three months, an additional 1.3 million people are at risk of being unable to afford their essential food needs, including ne
Syrian Arab Republic: Refugee Protection Factsheet (January - March 2026)
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen . Overview By the end of March 2026, Syria hosted a total of 14,101 refugees and asylum-seekers, comprising 9,904 refugees and 4,197 asylum-seekers. Iraqis constitute the largest population group, representing 77% of the total population. Ot
Syrian Arab Republic: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Factsheet, January - March 2026
. 44,210 Persons included in Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) activities 50% Female 18% Male 32% Children 339 PSEA sessions Introduction Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by aid workers is a violation of core humanitarian principles and is strictly prohibited. SEA not only infl
Syrian Arab Republic: Legal Aid Factsheet (January - March 2026)
. 55,533 returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host community members benefited from legal aid 41,622 (75%) individuals reached through civil documentation and services 13,911 (25%) individuals reached through housing, land and property (HLP) Documentation and services 34,156 (62%) indi
Syrian Arab Republic: Child Protection, Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response, and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Factsheet (January- March 2026)
. 13,779 individuals reached in 2026 by Child Protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response, and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) 168 older persons and persons with disabilities reached 73% Female 27% Male 58% Children Case management UNHCR’s integrated case managem
GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of Peru 08-June-2026
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Plantings of 2026 main paddy crop estimated to be slightly above average Paddy and maize outputs officially estimated at above‑average levels in 2025 Cereal import requirements forecast above average in 2026 Prices of yellow maize, rice and wheat flour below year‑earlier lev
Pakistan: Flood Support Plan 2025 - Response Summary (As of 8 June 2026)
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WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 22; Date: 5th June 2026
. Introduction During this reporting period, South Sudan continued to face sustained public health emergency pressures driven by multiple disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks, displacement, and access constraints, which continued to strain response operations and health system capacity. Despite
World: UNFPA Annual Report 2025
. A YEAR IN REVIEW 2025 was fraught with challenges: deepening geopolitical divides, escalating humanitarian crises, and widening inequalities that severely strained the multilateral system. For its part, UNFPA faced shifting global priorities, reduced funding, and increasing backlash against women’
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Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, Acting ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, 8 June 2026
. [AS DELIVERED] New York, 8 June 2026 Mr. President, Building on the political and security developments outlined by my colleague from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs [Under Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo], allow me to highlight the humanitarian realities we are seeing acr
Hundreds Freed from Boko Haram Captivity After Months in Mountain Hideout
Hundreds of Nigerians abducted by Boko Haram militants during a devastating March attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria have been freed after months in captivity, marking one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years. According to Nigerian authorities, the Nigerian army
World: Global Humanitarian Policy Forum 2026 Attendees' Briefing Packet - Navigating Global Risks: Priorities for the Future of Humanitarian Action
. 15 June 2026, 10:00 – 13:00 EDT Online and at the United Nations Secretariat Building, New York (registration) This session has been co-organized by OCHA and Nuffield College, University of Oxford As OCHA is embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2027-2030), we are hosting this hybrid event as part of
Iran, Israel pause missile strikes
Progressive push back on PC(USA) clergy monogamy proposal
Cuba: Monthly Monitoring - United Nations Plan of Action (October 2025 - April 2026)
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Hindu Nationalists Attack Church, Injure 25 Worshippers
A Hindu nationalist mob brutally attacked a worship service on Sunday, May 31, in the remote Sadrapal village of Sukma district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, injuring at least 25 worshippers, including the pastor’s pregnant wife. Of the nearly 30 people injured, at least eight worship
Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director, Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on Afghanistan, 8 June 2026
. New York, 8 June 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, Today I will focus on two issues: the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the application of the humanitarian exception provided through Security Council resolution 2615. Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitar
Ministry Highlights
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Philippines | 7.8 M earthquake and tsunami - DG ECHO Daily Map | 08/06/2026
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Lebanon Health Sector Emergency Situation Report Issue #14 - June 08, 2026
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Terrorists Make Hefty Demands for Release of Christian Students, Teachers
Armed terrorists holding dozens of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo state have reportedly issued a series of demands, including the release of detained terrorist leaders, payment of a ₦1 billion ransom, the return of two vehicles, and the implementation of Sharia-related laws, befo
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Philippines: 7.8M Sarangani Earthquake Flash Update No. 1 (As of 8 June 2026)
. Highlights • A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani, at 7:37 a.m. on 08 June. Intensity VIII (very destructive) was reported in General Santos City. A tsunami alert triggered coastal evacuations across nine provinces and was lifted by mid-afternoon. More than 13
World: Show Me the Money: Efficiency and Effectiveness in Humanitarian Response
. Executive Summary The humanitarian sector has reached a critical turning point. Resources are shrinking, while needs are skyrocketing. Between 2024 and 2025, funding per person in need fell by 35%. To navigate this reality, the sector must fundamentally rethink how it maximizes the impact of avail