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IOM Chad: Sudan Crisis Response Situation Update No. 65 | May 2026

Countries: Chad, Sudan . Returnees are Chadian nationals who were living in Sudan and have been displaced back to their home country, where they lack the resources to rebuild their lives. Returnees are living either in displacement sites or within host communities. They are in urgent need of food, w

Mauritius: Mauritania | Drought - Early Action Protocol Summary (MDRMR021), 12 May 2026

. SUMMARY OF THE EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL The IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) has approved a total of CHF 769,566 for the implementation of the Mauritanian Red Crescent Drought EAP. The approved amount consists of an allocation of CHF 135,004 for readiness 46,181 for prepositioning and CHF

Syrian Arab Republic Fire 2025: Final Report (MDRSY015), June 2026

. Description of the EventDate of event 30-06-2025What happened, What happened, where and when? Beginning in early July 2025, a series of wildfires erupted across western Syria, severely affecting the governorates of Lattakia, Tartous, Homs, Hama, and Idleb. The fires spread rapidly and SARC respond

Nigeria | Acute malnutrition - 12 Months Operation update (MDRNG042)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Since April 2025, when the Nigerian government declared a national emergency on food security, signaling alarm over the country's rapidly deteriorating nutrition, the situation has not experienced remarkable progress compared to recent nutrition tren

UNHCR Somalia: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

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UNHCR South Africa MCO: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

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Afghanistan: UNHCR South-West Asia: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .

Bangladesh: UNHCR South East Asia: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 may 2026)

Countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand .

UNHCR Sudan Situation: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

Countries: Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda .

UNHCR Sudan: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

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UNHCR South Sudan: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

Countries: South Sudan, Sudan .

India: UNHCR South Asia: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 May 2026)

Countries: India, Nepal .

Environmental entry points for peacemaking in Yemen

. As environmental pressures intensify across many conflict-affected regions, they are increasingly shaping both the drivers of conflict and opportunities for peace. Drawing on lessons from Yemen, this policy brief examines how environmental challenges can serve as entry points for dialogue and coop

UNFPA and the Ministry of Health Launch a National Family Planning Awareness Campaign in Iraq [EN/AR/KU]

. Baghdad, 8 June 2026 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Health and with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has launched a national Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) campaign on family planning. Th

UNICEF Burundi Humanitarian Situation Report No. 20, 31 May 2026

Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania . Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs In May 2026, Burundi continued to face a complex humanitarian situation characterized by significant population movements and regional health risks. Since 23 April, five or

Central African Republic: IPC Acute Food Insecurity Snapshot | April - August 2026

. Overview Between April and August 2026, approximately 2 million people—nearly one in three people—in the Central African Republic are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) and require urgent action. This includes around 262,000 people in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) a

UNFPA Bangladesh Situation Report | Protracted Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh, 1 January - 31 March 2026

Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . As of 31 March 2026, Bangladesh hosted nearly 1.19 million registered Rohingya refugees, with women and girls comprising 51 per cent of the population. While maternal mortality declined by 20 per cent in 2025, preventable maternal deaths persist, and services face mo

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #2 on the Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 09 June 2026, 6AM

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UNFPA Syria Flash Update: Euphrates Floods in Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor (25 May - 6 June 2026)

. Severe flooding in the Euphrates River basin, driven by heavy rainfall and upstream releases from the Tabqa Dam, has submerged parts of the Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor governorates of Syria since late May 2026. The rising water levels have affected over 27,000 individuals, forcing thousands into displac

Lebanon Emergency Response: UNFPA Lebanon Flash Appeal (March - August 2026)

. Lebanon is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Since 2 March 2026, escalating military airstrikes and ground incursions have claimed more than 3,400 lives. Attacks and displacement orders have forced over 1 million people to flee their homes, many for the third or fourth time. Despite the d

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Food Security Under Pressure: How the Middle East crisis is impacting Sri Lanka (June 2026)

. Key Messages The share of households unable to meet essential food needs has increased from 14 percent (2024) to 20 percent (2026), and if current price trends continue for three months, an additional 1.3 million people are at risk of being unable to afford their essential food needs, including ne

Syrian Arab Republic: Refugee Protection Factsheet (January - March 2026)

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan, Sudan, Yemen . Overview By the end of March 2026, Syria hosted a total of 14,101 refugees and asylum-seekers, comprising 9,904 refugees and 4,197 asylum-seekers. Iraqis constitute the largest population group, representing 77% of the total population. Ot

Syrian Arab Republic: Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Factsheet, January - March 2026

. 44,210 Persons included in Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) activities 50% Female 18% Male 32% Children 339 PSEA sessions Introduction Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by aid workers is a violation of core humanitarian principles and is strictly prohibited. SEA not only infl

Syrian Arab Republic: Legal Aid Factsheet (January - March 2026)

. 55,533 returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host community members benefited from legal aid 41,622 (75%) individuals reached through civil documentation and services 13,911 (25%) individuals reached through housing, land and property (HLP) Documentation and services 34,156 (62%) indi

Syrian Arab Republic: Child Protection, Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response, and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Factsheet (January- March 2026)

. 13,779 individuals reached in 2026 by Child Protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response, and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) 168 older persons and persons with disabilities reached 73% Female 27% Male 58% Children Case management UNHCR’s integrated case managem

GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of Peru 08-June-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Plantings of 2026 main paddy crop estimated to be slightly above average Paddy and maize outputs officially estimated at above‑average levels in 2025 Cereal import requirements forecast above average in 2026 Prices of yellow maize, rice and wheat flour below year‑earlier lev

Pakistan: Flood Support Plan 2025 - Response Summary (As of 8 June 2026)

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WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 22; Date: 5th June 2026

. Introduction During this reporting period, South Sudan continued to face sustained public health emergency pressures driven by multiple disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks, displacement, and access constraints, which continued to strain response operations and health system capacity. Despite

World: UNFPA Annual Report 2025

. A YEAR IN REVIEW 2025 was fraught with challenges: deepening geopolitical divides, escalating humanitarian crises, and widening inequalities that severely strained the multilateral system. For its part, UNFPA faced shifting global priorities, reduced funding, and increasing backlash against women’

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Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, Acting ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, 8 June 2026

. [AS DELIVERED] New York, 8 June 2026 Mr. President, Building on the political and security developments outlined by my colleague from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs [Under Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo], allow me to highlight the humanitarian realities we are seeing acr

Hundreds Freed from Boko Haram Captivity After Months in Mountain Hideout

Hundreds of Nigerians abducted by Boko Haram militants during a devastating March attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria have been freed after months in captivity, marking one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years. According to Nigerian authorities, the Nigerian army

World: Global Humanitarian Policy Forum 2026 Attendees' Briefing Packet - Navigating Global Risks: Priorities for the Future of Humanitarian Action

. 15 June 2026, 10:00 – 13:00 EDT Online and at the United Nations Secretariat Building, New York (registration) This session has been co-organized by OCHA and Nuffield College, University of Oxford As OCHA is embarking on a new Strategic Plan (2027-2030), we are hosting this hybrid event as part of

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Cuba: Monthly Monitoring - United Nations Plan of Action (October 2025 - April 2026)

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