. Using a new methodology, this report estimates the human cost of disaster displacement in Bangladesh and shows how this evidence can inform disaster risk reduction, recovery planning and investment decisions. Bangladesh is among the countries most affected by disaster displacement worldwide. Betwe
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees live in overcrowded camps built on steep, landslide-prone terrain, where every monsoon season brings the risk of deadly landslides and flooding. The IRC is supporting affected families alongside camp authorities and urges donors to
. Food and agricultural trade increased fivefold between 2000 and 2024, with low- and middle-income countries becoming more integrated into global markets. Yet these markets face growing exposure to shocks, including extreme weather, conflicts, pandemics, macroeconomic pressures and financial crises
. Using a new methodology, this report estimates the human cost of disaster displacement in Bangladesh and shows how this evidence can inform disaster risk reduction, recovery planning and investment decisions. Bangladesh is among the countries most affected by disaster displacement worldwide. Betwe
. This methodological note introduces a new methodology for estimating the human costs of internal displacement using a life-year approach. Developed for researchers and practitioners, it provides a framework for quantifying the impacts of displacement to inform policies and investment decisions. In
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Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic .
Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic .
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. Mozambique continued facing overlapping humanitarian challenges in June 2026, including conflict-related displacement in Cabo Delgado, the impacts of flooding, and growing concerns over drought and disease outbreaks. Conflict-related displacement continued to drive humanitarian needs in Cabo Delga
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. Trafficking networks target children in emergencies Yesica Serrano, Regional Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Adviser at Plan International, speaking from Caracas stressed that criminal trafficking networks often seek to take advantage of the chaos that follows emergencies, targeting girls
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. Bogota, 9 July 2024 - In the latest report to the Security Council on the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, welcomed that, during the reporting period, President Gustavo Petro reaffirmed his commitment to the comprehensive implemen
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan .
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Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Sweden . Executive Summary Funded by the Swedish Ministry of Justice, this study examined the mobility intentions of Syrians in Sweden following the change in government in the Syrian Arab Republic (henceforth referred to as Syria) at the end of 2024. Conducted betwe
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan .
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan .
. President, Since the Secretariat’s last briefing on Sudan in October, the conflict has again intensified - confirming fears that the dry season would bring increased fighting and renewed attacks on civilians. Each passing day brings staggering levels of violence and destruction. Civilians are endu
. President, One year ago, the hope of millions of Syrians was realized when then President Assad fled the country. As they celebrated earlier this month the events that culminated on 8 December 2024, Syrians again reaffirmed their abiding belief in peace, stability, prosperity, and justice for thei
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Since 6 July, multiple landslides have claimed the lives of Rohingya refugees and local residents, including several children, highlighting the urgent need for continued disaster preparedness and early action measures. The latest tragedy occurred on 8 July when a hil
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . The landslide came after at least eight people – including five children – died in flooding and landslides on 6 July in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee settlement, that is home to more than one million Rohingya refugees, most of them women and children. Seve
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