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The American experiment is an extraordinary collaborative project. No one group can credibly claim responsibility for our nation’s accomplishments. And while not all the contributions were voluntary, rightfully attributed, or justly compensated, so much of what America has produced—airplanes, jazz,
. Data from Insecurity Insight shows that since fighting started between the SAF and RSF in April 2023 and 09 June 2026 at least 761 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care took place across Sudan: Over two-thirds of these 761 attacks were attributed to the RSF 211 heal
. Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Statement on the attack on a John Dau Foundation humanitarian convoy in Duk County, Jonglei State Juba, 30 June 2026 – I express my shock and strongly condemn the deliberate and brutal attack on a clearly marked humanitarian co
Countries: Somalia, Mali, Mauritania, World . At a time when the impacts of conflict, forced displacement and humanitarian needs are increasingly global, foreign aid to fragile and conflict-affected contexts is declining. The current shift towards narrower national security priorities and sudden aid
. Situation Report No. 6Earthquakes in Venezuela29 June 2026Time: 6:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report 609 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira continues to record the highest level of imp
Countries: World, Democratic Republic of the Congo . No licensed vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain, and without immediate financing the response is at risk of collapse. ADDIS ABABA, 30 June 2026 – Africa CDC commends the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, clinica
. This brings the total to 132 programme managers from 32 AU Member States, trained across five cohorts under an initiative funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and led by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The initiative focuses on strengthen
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Japan . In addition, a JICA survey team has been dispatched to the site since June 26 to assess local medical, recovery, and reconstruction needs. The Government of Japan will continue to stand by the people of Venezuela and stands ready to study furthe
. On 08 June 2026, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Southern Mindanao, with the epicenter located 32 kilometers off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani. The earthquake brought widespread shaking across Mindanao that caused infrastructure damage including collapsed buildings and houses, roads, bridge
Countries: Ecuador, World . Los cambios en el contexto regional han influenciado las conductas migratorias de la población ecuatoriana y de los extranjeros que residen en el Ecuador. Con el fin de revelar dichas conductas y cambios, en esta oportunidad se ha utilizado la Encuesta de Intenciones y Di
Countries: Poland, Ukraine . IOM Poland collected data on the profile of refugees from Ukraine living in collective accommodation facilities. The study sought to provide a thorough overview of residents’ demographic characteristics, identify their most pressing needs—including health care, psycholog
. Between 25 October 2025 and 23 June 2026, an estimated 219,319 IDPs displaced from the Kordofan region were recorded across 1,012 locations in 89 localities and 14 states in Sudan. DTM field teams reported 109 incidents triggering displacement across the Kordofan region between 25 October 2025 and
. This report delivers the multi-sectoral summative endline evaluation of the emergency response mobilized following the catastrophic September 2024 Alau Dam failure in Borno State. To mount an immediate, localized response to the crisis, Plan International, acting as the international lead partner,
. Description of the crisis Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 28 November 2025, triggering what has since been described as the most extensive flooding and landslide damage the country has experienced in the past two decades. The cyclone brought exceptionally heavy ra
. The scale of the destruction that, we've been witnessing going from Rafah, which doesn’t exist anymore to further north, where you do not see a single building that has not been affected by the fighting over the past two and a half years, and it is still going on. The second thing that you see is
. The "Q1 2026 At A Glance Report - Lebanon Social Stability Sector" offers a brief overview of the main developments and challenges impacting social stability in Lebanon during the first quarter of 2026. The report summarizes key trends in community relations, conflict sensitivity, and social cohes
. Thousands of people have been displaced after two powerful earthquakes struck on 24 June, destroying homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods across at least seven states. Many families are now sheltering in crowded evacuation centers with needs growing for food, clean water, shelter and basic servi
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Uganda .
. The partnership will equip UNDP Country Offices with the tools and training needed to navigate systemic risks. UNDP operates in 170 countries and territories around the world – 60 of them classified as fragile by the OECD. As part of the initiative, ASRA will work directly with UNDP at HQ and coun
. Combining technical support, catalytic financing, and country-led action, the collaboration marks a significant step towards supporting integrated, sustainable approaches to disease elimination in one of the world’s most complex public health landscapes, while contributing to broader global effort
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . Ebola Outbreak Could Push Nearly One Million More People into Poverty and Cost Africa Billions, warns UN Development Programme New UNDP analysis shows Ebola extends beyond a health emergency. It is also a development and econ
. Funding Needed FOR THE 1st MONTH OF EMERGENCY: USD 50 Million are required. FOR REGULAR PROGRAMMES, INCLUDING SCHOOL MEALS: USD 20 Million are required. Resources and stock from regular programmes are being redirected to the emergency, making donor support critical on both fronts.
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. In mid-December, severe and prolonged flooding affected large parts of southern and central Mozambique. Rivers burst their banks, displacing communities and damaging or destroying homes, health facilities, water systems and other critical infrastructure. The National Institute for Disaster Managem
. Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows that between 07 October 2023 and 09 June 2026, at least 3,327 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care took place across the occupied Palestinian territory. 95% of all incidents were attributed to Israeli forces. Gaza: 2,328 a
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. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) requires US$348 million to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs across conflict-affected districts in three northern provinces, covering 17 districts in Cabo Delgado, 2 districts in Nampula, and 1 district in Niassa province. The plan targets
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. Sharp rise in civilian deaths recorded in UNMISS report underscores urgent need for accountability in South Sudan JUBA - Despite a modest decline in the number of documented incidents, civilian casualties remained high in the first quarter of 2026, with killings and sexual violence rising signific
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria .
. The Concern Worldwide Accountability to Affected Populations project, supported by WFP, aims at creating a bottom-up feedback and communication mechanism between responders and people we serve, that is community-based, easily accessible, and built on mutual understanding and genuine information-sh
. INTRODUCTION In response to the Ministry of Interior's (MoI) decision of 26 September 2023 to enact an “Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan”, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and IOM, the UN Migration Agency, have collated their data on the arrest, detention, and deportation of Proof of Registration
. The Concern Worldwide Accountability to Affected Populations project, supported by WFP, aims at creating a bottom-up feedback and communication mechanism between responders and people we serve, that is community-based, easily accessible, and built on mutual understanding and genuine information-sh
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