My kids weren’t like me, but they do belong to me. When my wife and I adopted our children, they didn’t speak our language, know our rhythms, or do a good job imitating our way of life. But they were ours. We joyfully gave them our name. I became their father. They were then relationally and legally
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. In May, WFP reached 178,345 people through the provision of 311 MT of food and USD 507,207 cash-based transfers (CBT). WFP requires a total of USD 13.1 million to sustain its operations for the next six months (June-November 2026), representing 53 percent of the total funding requirements for plan
Middle East (MNN) — Tensions are rising across the Middle East as a shaky ceasefire holds between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, yet Israeli strikes continue in Syria. Samuel of Redemptive Stories says the regional situation is complicated, yet connected. “It's pretty much everyone against Israel,
Bangladesh (MNN) — A growing sense of fear is taking hold among Christians in Bangladesh. Believers are concerned about increasing persecution at home and rising tensions linked to neighboring India. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs USA says persecution remains a reality for many Christians, e
Mexico (MNN) — For the team at Radio Encuentro Internacional, prayer and gospel broadcasting are how they engage with deep societal and cultural challenges in Mexico. A report from CSW in May 2026 presents a sobering picture of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Mexico. A combination of pressur
My kids weren’t like me, but they do belong to me. When my wife and I adopted our children, they didn’t speak our language, know our rhythms, or do a good job imitating our way of life. But they were ours. We joyfully gave them our name. I became their father. They were then relationally and legally
. Violence persisted across Lebanon in spite of a ceasefire extension, further worsening an already critical humanitarian situation. Women and girls continue to face heightened protection risks, disrupted health services, and reduced access to safe and dignified support. On 31 May, airstrikes severe
Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan . The security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) deteriorated significantly in May 2026 due to an intersection of cross-border epidemiological threats, recurring insecurity, and severe weather events. An outbreak of Ebola in t
. Five months since Cyclone Ditwah’s landfall in Sri Lanka, the humanitarian situation has shifted markedly. Of the 2.2 million people initially affected, most have returned to normal life, although many continue to recover from significant losses and disrupted livelihoods. Temporary safety centre p
. Introduction The Big Catch-Up (BCU) initiative was implemented by the Ministry of Health of South Sudan, with support from WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and immunization partners, to identify and vaccinate children who missed routine immunization services and restore population immunity following disruptions
. Introduction This report is one in a series of country-level deep dives assessing how the Middle East conflict — and in particular the disruption to global oil markets and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz — affects food security in countries where WFP operates. Somalia is particularly
. As delivered Madam President, Building on the briefing from my colleague [Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) Mohamed Khaled Khiari from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs], let me turn to the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Since we last briefed this Council two weeks ago, civ
Countries: World, Bangladesh, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Colombia, Cuba, Djibouti, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mars
. This report presents results from the alert tool for the month of May 2026. A network of key informants selected from members of the Community Peace Committees (CPCs) and local government area-based team leads was engaged for data collection. In May 2026, the TTT early warning tool captured 27 ale
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. Hoy en día, el hambre no se debe a la falta de alimentos. El mundo sigue produciendo más que suficiente para alimentar a todos los niños, mujeres y hombres. Sin embargo, millones de personas se están viendo empujadas a una situación de hambre y malnutrición aún más grave debido a los conflictos, l
Every day, Mumangi Muthiani goes out into his village in Kenya to look for day labor jobs so he can provide for his family. Recently, he nearly lost his life doing so. “That day,” Muthiani recalled, “we were walking back after the fencing job was postponed when men suddenly came out of the bushes an
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . Secretary-General, We are writing regarding your forthcoming annual report on children and armed conflict (CAAC). As you finalize your decisions regarding the annexes listing perpetrators of grave violations against children, we urge you to ensure
. Decades of progress have delivered what once seemed impossible: millions of lives saved, new HIV infections reduced, and treatment expanded around the world. However, as global leaders gather in New York to adopt a new UN Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS, the last Declaration before the goal of e
Armed Muslim Tribesmen killed at least 31 people in two separate assaults on rural Christian communities in Plateau and Kaduna states within one week, according to various sources. The deadliest attack occurred late on June 21 in Kawel community, Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Pla
. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine were hit with dozens of missiles, and hundreds of drones. In Kyiv, five people were reportedly killed, and 30 others, including children, injured. Sites with immeasurable historic and cultural value for Ukr
Myanmar’s military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, returned from a high-profile visit to China last week after a tour designed to bolster his legitimacy on the international stage. The visit marked a significant diplomatic victory for the military leader, who has spent years as an international pariah follo
A recent government order to recite Hindu chants and prayers in public schools in Chhattisgarh, India, has caused an uproar over the violation of fundamental principles of secularism and disregard for indigenous tribal cultures and customs. The Chhattisgarh School Education Department issued a direc
When María Margarita Giraldo heard right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella was poised to win Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, she felt relieved. To Giraldo, a 76-year-old actress from Bogotá, Colombia, who gave her life to Jesus 35 years ago, De la Espriella’s victory represen
. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based response strategies. T
. The 3W currently reflects partner presence across 18 states, with the highest concentration of partners in North Darfur (19 partners), North Kordofan (8), White Nile (6), and Central Darfur (7). We will be sharing this product monthly to support coordination, inform resource mobilization, and main
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .95 million children and adolescents aged 18 and under – representing 54 per cent of the population in 31 affected health zones – are at risk from Ebola itself and the breakdown of essential services in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC
. Water systems collapsed. Clinics shut their doors. More than 3.5 million people fled the capital alone. Now, as families return, they face a terrifying question: Can they come home — and will anything be there when they do? Amel, a mother of four, still remembers the moment she turned on the tap —
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .
. New York, 22 June 2026 As delivered Madam President, A better future for Syria remains within reach. After more than a decade of crisis, there is now a genuine opportunity to help Syrians move from survival towards recovery. There are clear signs of progress towards recovery, reconstruction and de
. Reaching approximately 70,000 children, while strengthening linkages between schools, smallholder farmers, and government systems. Following this success, the partnership has been expanded for the next one year (2026-2027) with a budget of USD 500k jointly invested by LCIF and WFP USA. WFP aims to
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