. The seventh Situation Report provides an update on the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and summarizes IOM’s ongoing and planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts as of 6 July. The second page of this also includes key funding
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. Description of the Event Date of event 27-06-2026 What happened, where and when? On 27–29 June 2026, heavy and persistent rainfall struck the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Kakheti Regions in Western Georgia, severely impacting Senaki, Chkhorotsku municipalities and Akhmeta municipality in Eastern over t
. DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with preliminary magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Authorities have reported more than 302 aftershocks since the event, creating a high risk of further structural collapse. The epicentre
. The seventh Situation Report provides an update on the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and summarizes IOM’s ongoing and planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts as of 6 July. The second page of this also includes key funding
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
. La inteligencia artificial (IA) está intensificando estos riesgos para la integridad de nuestro ecosistema de información y socavando la confianza, pero también puede ser parte de la solución si se gestiona adecuadamente. La IA está transformando nuestro mundo y, si se desarrolla con propósito e i
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) .
Countries: Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe .
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Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan . Livelihood Highlights UNHCR and its partners support livelihood interventions in Alemwach and Aftit settlements to strengthen refugees’ self-reliance, economic inclusion, and resilience while promoting shared economic opportunities with host communi
Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan . Response Highlights Refugee children in Aftit and Alemwach have access to inclusive, quality education through integrated ECCD, primary, and secondary schools. UNHCR, education partners, and government authorities continue to strengthen refugee educ
Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan . WASH Highlights UNHCR and its partners continued to strengthen Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in Alemwach and Aftit, ensuring refugees and host communitiesmaintained access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion
Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan . Highlights Health and nutrition remain among the leading sectors advancing refugee inclusion in Alemwach and Aftit settlements. In line with the Makatet strategy, efforts continue to integrate refugees into the national health system through close c
Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan . Highlights UNHCR and protection partners sustained life-saving protection services for refugees in Alemwach and Aftit settlements despite insecurity and operational access constraints. Protection monitoring identified heightened risks within the aff
. Highlights The displacement situation in the Amhara Region remains a major humanitarian concern, with an estimated 478,931 internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing across 18 locations. Conflict, insecurity, and socioeconomic shocks continue to exacerbate humanitarian needs among displaced and
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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
. Summary Save the Children South Sudan has transitioned four field offices—Renk, Bor, Abyei and Kapoeta—from diesel-dependent power to hybrid solar systems, improving reliability while reducing fuel use, operating costs and emissions. Content This case study shows how humanitarian organisations can
. Rehabilitation of Sewage Networks – Gaza Governorate: From January to March 2026, ACF implemented two sewage network rehabilitation activities in Gaza Governorate following extensive damage to sanitation infrastructure. The interventions targeted two severely affected streets (300-meter length and
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. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility. DTM Sudan collects primary data, with a focus on providing the best estimates to support the wider humanitarian community and inform humanitarian programming. DTM captures data and reports
. 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
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. 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
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