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Information is available on incidents of violence based on gender in the local area. The data is presented in a tableau synoptique by UNHCR Niger, covering the first quarter of 2026.
The report provides details on incidents of violence based on gender, but specific information on the content is not available here.
Further details can be found in the original report, UNHCR Niger - Tableau synoptique des incidents de violences basées sur le genre, available from ReliefWeb.
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. As of Epidemiological Week (EW) 28, no new pertussis cases have been reported since EW23. The most recent clinically diagnosed case was reported in EW23, while the last laboratory-confirmed case was reported in EW14. The cumulative number of reported cases remains at 833, comprising 789 clinically
. WHO issues updated dosing guidance for antiretroviral medicines used in newborns, infants and children The World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidance setting out updated recommendations for dosing antiretroviral medicines in neonates, infants and children to strengthen HIV prevention an
. Following Venezuela's twin earthquakes on 24 June 2026, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) and the Wayuu Taya Foundation conducted a rapid needs assessment across 24 sites in seven states between 26 June and 6 July. The assessment found housing damage at 20 of 24 sites assessed, with the hig
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Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the twenty-eighth week of 2026, a total of 20 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including droughts, floods, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . Leaders from partners including Rotary International, WHO, UNICEF, Gavi and KSrelief met with frontline health workers, religious leaders, government representatives, donors and partners, to underscore the urgent need to eradicate polio while protecting essential h
. Recommendations: 1. Maximise strategic positioning within the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to foster cross-ministerial coordination, especially with the Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE). 2. Formalise the CFU as a Climate Finance Division with Cabinetapproved mandate and governance. 3. Expan
. This report is based on 21 in-depth interviews conducted between January 17 and March 12, 2026, with LBT* women in Ukraine, as well as with one person who was born and socialised as a woman but later transitioned to a trans* identity. The aim of the study was to outline the key problems and challe
. Recommendations: INSTITUTIONS: Establish robust governance and nominate a National Designated Authority to align FRLD access with national priorities and ensure effective stakeholder and information coordination via the NDRRMA. FINANCE: Proactively engage existing accredited entities especially na
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. Global Market Updates In June 2026, global food commodity prices showed mixed trends, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 130.3 points, down 0.3% from May but 1.7% higher than a year earlier, as declines in cereals, dairy, and sugar prices, driven by strong supplies and improved production pro
Every week, our church prays for old people. Our elderly parishioners beg relief from their back and knee pains. They ask God to heal friends suffering from dementia and heart disease. They plead for their parents, now in their 90s and breaking their hips, their landlines riddled with robocalls. The
Suffering. Nobody wants it. And rarely can we make sense of it. That’s why, when life hurts, we often look for someone or something to blame. Something is awry, and our pain needs somewhere to go. At times, there’s an easy target for our blame. Someone ran a red light, and their negligence is now R
. The launch brought together experts from WHO, United Nations agencies, academia, civil society organizations and migrant youth networks to discuss how stronger evidence can support more inclusive, resilient and climate-responsive health systems across the region. Addressing an urgent and growing n
. The El Niño event will continue to strengthen over the coming months, likely reaching its peak intensity as a very strong (>2.0°C) event in November-January. Stronger El Niño events lead to more predictable, though usually not more severe, crop yield outcomes. At the global scale, past El Niño
. Global Crop Overview Global crop conditions at the end of June remain generally positive for wheat, maize, rice, and soybeans. For wheat, conditions are generally favorable, though some concerns persist in Europe and the United States. For maize, global conditions are generally favorable; however,
. Overview At the end of June, overall conditions are positive for wheat, maize, rice, and soybeans. For wheat, spring wheat is wrapping up in the Northern Hemisphere as winter wheat harvest is progressing. In the Southern Hemisphere, sowing is continuing, albeit with reduced total sown areas expect
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. In June 2026, Somalia recorded 146,447 internally displaced individuals primarily due to conflict and insecurity (68%), followed by drought (28%) and other causes (3%). During the same period, 2,138 individuals were reported to have been exposed to protection risks, highlighting the continued scal
. Through the project, WHO procured and installed 60 dialysis machines, 60 dialysis chairs and six water treatment units, providing 230 000 dialysis sessions, essential medicines and medical supplies. The support sustained lifesaving treatment while strengthening dialysis capacity through long-term
. Mariam’s family was displaced from their village in 2024 as conflict intensified across Darfur. Since then, life has been marked by limited access to food, shelter and health services. When Mariam became pregnant, she and her husband welcomed the news with joy. At the same time, they worried about
Countries: World, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan . This News Brief bears testimony to the brave survivors who speak about sexual violence by state bodies or conflict
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Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda .
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
. Funded by the Government of Japan through the TICAD9 Japanese Supplementary Budget (JFY2025), the initiative is part of the broader project “Restoring and Digitizing Health Services in Ethiopia.” During the opening of the training, Dr Haimanot Workneh, Maternal and Child Health Programme Officer,
. The vaccination campaign, implemented from 7 to 10 May 2026, covered Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions as well as West Wollega and Kelem Wollega zones of Oromia Region. The intervention followed the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) in South Sudan in March an
Countries: Chad, Sudan . Shortly afterwards, she was assaulted by several men while visiting her grandmother in another section of the site where she was living with her family. A few weeks later, she learned that she was pregnant. The news triggered a family crisis. Fearing for her safety because o
. For this mother of five, these interventions play an essential role in protecting her family’s health. “Vaccines help keep my children healthy. As soon as they become ill, I take them to the health centre,” she said. Like many nomadic families in Chad, Afia lives in a pastoral community where live
Countries: World, Australia, Brazil, France, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United States of America . Many question how refugee protection works in practice. Views diverge across countries and generations. GENEVA – Public support for refugees remains remarkably resilient despite years of politi
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Key Highlights • Flooding and landslides continue across southeastern Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rainfall, amid heightened risks associated with anticipated strong El Niño conditions. • Preliminary estimate indicates that 1.1 million people are affected. • Th
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. This ad hoc ICCG meeting has been convened to discuss the evolving on-the-ground situation and agree on the next course of action in response to the flash floods and landslides affecting the north-eastern and hilly districts of Bangladesh.
. Description Following Typhoon Maysak, which brought several days of moderate-to-heavy rainfall beginning on 2 July 2026, widespread flooding affected multiple parts of the Lao PDR. The combined effects of flash floods, river flooding, landslides and prolonged inundation caused significant damage t
Middle East (MNN) — Renewed strikes between Iran and the United States continue to place other Middle Eastern states in the crosshairs. Over the weekend, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz to be closed indefinitely. But on Monday, the US said that it plans to reinstate its naval blockade on Iran to
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