I was on a father-son trip with my eight-year-old son, Hank, when my hair started falling out. While taking a quick shower in the hotel room, I felt something running down my back. It was my hair. Coming out in globs. Clogging up the drain. My life had been suddenly interrupted by an entirely unexpe
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Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Nepal . The present report presents the findings of research conducted with families of missing persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus and Nepal to examine their role in fostering peace. Qualitative interviews were carried out with families of the missin
. In May 2021, the ICRC adopted the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, highlighting our commitment to help communities enduring conflict and other violence adapt to a changing climate and environment and to limit our own footprint. This Plan of Action 2025-2027+ gives a
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. This Regional Trends Summary of forced displacement in West and Central Africa presents forced displacement statistics as of April 2026. Aligned with UNHCR’s Global Trends Report, it offers a regional lens on displacement dynamics, highlighting key emerging trends over the past year.
. Overview As of December 2025, the Mozambique Shelter Cluster has reached 159,580 individuals (47% of the target) affected by conflict across Cabo Delgado. Out of the 800K people identified in need, 333.9K were targeted for shelter assistance. However, only USD 6.2 million, just 24.9% of the requir
. Overview The Mozambique Shelter Cluster sustained its conflict response in June 2025, reaching 10,887 households across affected areas, particularly in Cabo Delgado. The response was driven by strong partner engagement, with UNHCR (23%), NRC (20%), and SCI (18%) contributing the largest share of b
. Overview The Mozambique Shelter Cluster sustained and slightly scaled up its conflict response in July 2025, reaching 12,577 households across affected areas in Cabo Delgado. The response was largely driven by partners, with NRC (38%), UNHCR (20%), and SCI (15%) contributing the highest share of b
. Yemen enters 2026 at a critical tipping point, with 22.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Surging needs, significant funding cuts, and shrinking access are forcing partners to scale back life-saving support. Without urgent action, lives will be lost, communities wi
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. Maiduguri, Borno State, 9 June 2026 – The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is supporting the Borno State Ministry of Health (MoH) to respond to a rapidly evolving surge in suspected cholera cases across Borno State, where more than seven thousand peopl
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. L’épidémie progresse à toute allure et les autorités sanitaires, aux côtés des acteurs humanitaires, s’activent pour tenter d’endiguer sa propagation. Si l’épicentre de l’épidémie reste pour l’instant situé en Ituri, les provinces du Nord-Kivu et du Sud-Kivu voient le nombre de cas augmenter de jo
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . Meeting virtually on 13–14 May 2026, the independent body of global experts reviewed progress, challenges and operational plans across the world’s last two polio-endemic countries. The TAG noted that the global eradication effort has entered a decisive phase, with
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. Save the Children said the implementation of the Pact, which takes effect Friday, and EU external action must keep child protection at its core, not border management objectives. Federica Toscano, Save the Children’s senior advocacy advisor on children on the move, said: “The Pact is now a reality
. MANILA, 10 June - About 30,000 people, including children, have been displaced in the southern Philippines following one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in half a century. The quake, which has killed at least 37 people* and caused extensive damage, including to homes and schools, h
I was on a father-son trip with my eight-year-old son, Hank, when my hair started falling out. While taking a quick shower in the hotel room, I felt something running down my back. It was my hair. Coming out in globs. Clogging up the drain. My life had been suddenly interrupted by an entirely unexpe
Christians are supposed to be good citizens. Scripture teaches that government authority is legitimate, whether or not we agree with it. Therefore, we have a long history of praying for government leaders, obeying them, and paying taxes. It only strengthens the argument for submission that the peopl
ABSTRACT: For all their differences, the three waves of feminism share a common rejection of God’s design for men and women as outlined in Genesis 1–2. The main voices of the feminist movement, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Judith Butler, have opposed not only sinful male domination but also all or
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. Save the Children said the implementation of the Pact, which takes effect Friday, and EU external action must keep child protection at its core, not border management objectives. Federica Toscano, Save the Children’s senior advocacy advisor on children on the move, said: “The Pact is now a reality
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. Situation Overview Mozambique continued to face multiple and overlapping humanitarian challenges in May 2026, driven by conflict, climatic shocks, disease outbreaks. The combination of recent floods, cyclone impacts, and forecasts of a strong El Niño event has heightened concerns over the country'
. In Syria, disability is not a marginal issue; it is rather a defining feature of the humanitarian and recovery context. 14 years of conflict, widespread use of explosive weapons, natural disasters, and the collapse of essential services have significantly increased the number of persons living wit
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Following the March 2026 elections, a new reform-oriented government has accelerated institutional changes, creating opportunities for stronger systems and ownership while requiring adaptive partner engagement. • GDP growth rose from 1.9 percent in 2023 to 3.9 percent in 2024,
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • The Dominican Republic, like other Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean, is highly exposed to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and droughts, which disrupt livelihoods, damage infrastructure, and strain food systems. Ecosystem degradation further r
. KYIV, 10 June 2026 – From classrooms reduced to rubble to hours spent studying underground, children graduating from high school in Ukraine reflect on how four years of war has transformed their education since first grade in a series of photos released today by Save the Children. As many children
. HIGHLIGHTS A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani on 08 June at 7:37 a.m. local time. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has since recorded more than 2,000 aftershocks, with further seismic activity expected. Government figures ind
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan . Key findings Over three quarters of children surveyed had been unable to access education or training in Pakistan. Access to health services is also severely constrained. Precarious housing arrangements are common among unaccompanied children, a quarter of whom wer
. "Following recent assessment missions conducted in Khazan Jedeed, SI identified severe humanitarian needs affecting displaced populations and host communities in one of the main displacement hubs of East Darfur. The assessment highlighted critical multisectoral needs in a context of continued popu
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. AGENDA • Jonglei and Akobo Response Updates • Training Updates • 2026 Flood Forecast • Any Other Business (AOB)
. Through its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for 2026–2028, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is targeting 239 844 rural families and small-scale farmers affected by the ongoing war. With a total funding requirement of USD 193 million, the plan combines ur
. On this particular morning, he is the one bringing his child for vaccination. “His mother needed some rest, so I brought Petito to receive his polio and tuberculosis vaccines. We want him to receive all his vaccines on time,” he says, highlighting the importance his family places on protecting the
. To support implementation of the strategy, the Ministry of Health Zanzibar, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and with financial support from the Embassy of Ireland, conducted a social and behavioral assessment on Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) and cholera across Unguja from
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. The SHF First Standard Allocation 2026, of USD 40 million, represents a targeted and strategic contribution to addressing Sudan's most critical humanitarian gaps. Guided by the Humanitarian Coordinator's vision to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality, this allocation will support the restora
. The SHF First Standard Allocation 2026, of USD 40 million [1], represents a targeted and strategic contribution to addressing Sudan's most critical humanitarian gaps. Guided by the Humanitarian Coordinator's vision to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality, this allocation will support the res
. SITUATION OVERVIEW The Kyrgyz Republic, a landlocked mountainous country, has seen steady economic growth but still faces development challenges and lower income levels than many other Asia nations. Rural communities make up around 60 percent of the 7.4 million population, with poverty affecting 2
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 07 April 2026 • In the past week, 316 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.3%) were reported across 9 counties. • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 25 March 2026 to 07 April 2026), 544 new cases and 5 deaths (CFR: 0.9%) were reported in 10 counties. Most o
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