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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 stark reality of deep funding cuts and their impact on people in crisis. With 87 million people initially targeted for aid, the number of those in need has only increased, forcing humanitarians to make difficult choices about who to support. The effects of these cuts are felt on the ground, where clinics have closed and distribution sites are fewer and farther between, leaving many without access to basic necessities. The changing nature of warfare, with the increased use of drones, has also expanded the threat to civilians and aid workers, making it even more challenging to deliver aid. As the humanitarian community works to respond to the most urgent cases of distress, the ongoing conflict in countries such as Ukraine, Yemen, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will require sustained attention and support from the international community to mitigate the suffering of those affected.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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