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World: Mid-Year Review of the Global Humanitarian Overview: Delivering for People in Crisis against the Odds
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, Ukraine, Yemen . Foreword by the ERC When I launched the 2026 Global Humanitaria
Key takeaway Foreword by the ERC When I launched the 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview last December, we set out a rigorous, evidence-based plan to reach 87 million people in crisis who were most at risk of death.
Why this matters
The mid-year review of the Global Humanitarian Overview highlights the dire consequences of deep funding cuts on humanitarian efforts, with millions of people left without access to basic necessities like food and healthcare. The situation is further exacerbated by the increasing frequency and changing nature of warfare, which has led to a rise in attacks on hospitals and humanitarian workers. The use of drones, in particular, has extended the reach of armed actors and increased the danger faced by civilians and aid workers, even in areas previously considered safe. As humanitarian organizations focus on delivering aid to the most urgent cases of distress, the lack of resources forces them to make difficult choices, leaving many without hope of receiving help. The ERC's emphasis on impartiality and responding to need alone is crucial in this context, but the growing drumbeat of war and the evolving nature of conflict threaten to undermine even the most well-intentioned humanitarian efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, Ukraine, Yemen . Foreword by the ERC When I launched the 2026 Global Humanitaria
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