. Much has been written about the initiative, and the UN publishes regular updates on its website. Of UN80’s three workstreams—efficiencies in the UN Secretariat, the mandate implementation review, and structural changes and programmatic realignment—Workstream 3 is the least settled. If UN80 is to d
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. GENÈVE – Le HCR, l’Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés, met en garde contre une grave crise humanitaire qui se profile dans l’État de Jonglei, à l’est du Soudan du Sud, où des mois de combats et d’insécurité ont contraint des centaines de milliers de personnes à fuir leurs foyers, provoquan
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. Much has been written about the initiative, and the UN publishes regular updates on its website. Of UN80’s three workstreams—efficiencies in the UN Secretariat, the mandate implementation review, and structural changes and programmatic realignment—Workstream 3 is the least settled. If UN80 is to d
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Near‑average cereal harvest forecast in 2026 supported by favourable weather conditions Total cereal production estimated below average in 2025 Cereal imports estimated above average in 2025/26 marketing year Wheat import requirements forecast below average in 2026/27 market
. Forecast Highlight: • Somalia has entered the Hagaa dry inter-season with the country likely to remain dry during the week from 9 to 15 June except for light rainfall forecast along the southern coastal margin (Lower Juba, Middle Juba, Lower Shabelle, Banadir); and Togdheer and Sanaag highland are
. Highlights In March and April 2026, UNICEF provided lifesaving treatment to nearly 104,115 children under five suffering from acute malnutrition across the country. During the same period, over 618,424 women and children accessed primary healthcare services; more than 66,460 people gained access t
. Key figures As of 7 June 2026 17,000 people directly affected by the floods. 700 families displaced, representing around 2,000 children. Thousands of children exposed to heightened risks. 49 water treatment plants out of service in Deir-ez-Zor and Raqqa Governorates. Situation Update While the wat
. The number of children killed over the last three years was also higher. An analysis of United Nations data found that 1,036 Palestinians - including 225 children - had been killed by Israeli forces or settlers between 2006 and the end of 2022. However, in the last three years, from 2023 to the en
. Global Overview: ENSO-neutral is present. Tropical Storm Cristina threatens parts of Central America; dryness persists over areas of Eastern Africa, Hispaniola, Central Asia, and Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Abnormally dry conditions are persisting in the interior of East Africa;
. For young children, recovery involves more than treating physical illness — emotional well-being, healthy development, and supportive relationships are also essential to a child's health. In Kule refugee camp, Ethiopia, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) integrates play therapy
. “Yet again, children have had their lives cut short. In one of the areas hit in Gaza, a group of children playing a game of football were injured by a nearby strike. “In the West Bank, an infant boy, who hadn’t yet had the chance to take his first steps, was shot while sitting on his mother’s lap
. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Despite recent rainfall, the drought and food‑security crisis in Kenya remains severe and life‑threatening. Over three million people are still facing Crisis or Emergency levels of hunger, malnutrition rates remain critically high among children and pregnant and lactating wom
. The fighting has also put increased pressure on livelihoods and access to essential services. In response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping to meet the urgent needs of those affected while maintaining essential services and strengthening community resilience. The orga
. The Decree No. 18 “Code on Judicial Separation of Spouses”, published by the Taliban in an official gazette on 14 May 2026, codifies the circumstances under which women and girls may seek separation from marriages. It includes provisions that uphold marriages arranged during childhood and restrict
Following the publication of photos from the 2026 Tabaski celebrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Islamic State’s Central Africa Province (ISCAP), which includes the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), released numerous images, including children. The images have triggered concer
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda . The activation targets DRC. IASC Principals endorsed that the Scale-Up activation focuses on the following four strategic priorities: Strengthened and coordinated political engagement (with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) to sec
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Overview This Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) aims to assess the risk of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, considering the public health impact, the risk of geographical spread and the risk o
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Overview This Rapid Risk Assessment (RRA) aims to assess the risk of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, considering the public health impact, the risk of geographical spread and the risk o
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised alarm over credible reports of grave human rights violations affecting women and girls in Nigeria, including killings, abductions, sexual violence, forced conversion, forced marriage, and enforced disappearance — particul
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. Emotional wellbeing, healthy development and supportive relationships are also essential to a child's health. In Kule refugee camp, play-based psychosocial support is helping children under five build confidence and express emotions while aiding their recovery. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Wit
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. This report presents findings from data collected between December 2025 and March 2026 across ten Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in CRR-S, CRR-N, NBR, and LRR. Data collection was conducted through direct observation and interviews by DTM enumerators, with financial support from the United Nations
. The team conducts surveys on individuals in transit at strategic points within South Sudan and along its borders. The FMR provides valuable insights into mobility patterns, migration drivers, and demographics of people on the move. This information is used by humanitarian organizations, developmen
. This latest round of Emergency Trends Tracking was initiated in February 2025 to monitor displacement movements during the Jilaal dry season. Since February 2025, DTM teams collected data in 25 districts: Afgooye, Afmadow, Baardheere, Baidoa, Balcad, Belet Weyne, Belet Xaawo, Bu’Aale, Bulo Burto,
. IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households (HHs) forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of habitual residence or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements2 in terms of estimated numbers, causes of di
. “In the current context, many students have faced years of disruption, with hundreds of thousands unable to complete their exams due to conflict. For these learners, sitting for a common national examination is a long-awaited opportunity to move forward on equal footing with their peers. “It is es
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