Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, South Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
ReliefWeb•UN High Commissioner for Refugees14 Sept
Country: Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration Port Sudán/Ginebra, 14 de septiembre de 2026 – Mientras cientos de miles de personas desplazadas en todo Sudán continúan enfrentando graves carencias de alojamiento y riesgos crecientes derivados de los combates en curso y las intensas lluvias, la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) advierte sobre el inminente fin del suministro de socorro de emergencia a Sudán a través de la Plataforma Humanitaria Común de Suministro de la OIM. "Sencillamente no podemos darle la espalda al pueblo de Sudán cuando más nos necesita, en medio de un conflicto devastador, un mayor desplazamiento y los efectos de las lluvias intensas", declaró Amy Pope, Directora General de la OIM. "Todo el sistema humanitario podría colapsar en cuestión de semanas si no actuamos ahora. Sin nuevos fondos, no podremos llevar ayuda donde más se necesita". La advertencia de la OIM llega en un momento en que las necesidades siguen siendo críticas ante el intensificado desplazamiento en las comunidades afectadas por el conflicto y la crisis en todo Sudán, dejando a familias vulnerables expuestas y al sistema humanitario al borde del colapso. Hasta la fecha, 8,6 millones de personas permanecen desplazadas internas y la Matriz de Seguimiento del Desplazamiento (DTM) de la OIM ha registrado 4,9 millones de retornados. Casi el 70 por ciento de las personas desplazadas internas vive con familias de acogida o en asentamientos informales. La violencia continua, las inundaciones y las lluvias intensas siguen dañando los alojamientos y obligando a las personas a desplazarse. Administrada por la OIM, la Plataforma Humanitaria Común de Suministro ha llegado a 2,84 millones de personas desde julio de 2023. Sin embargo, su cobertura se está reduciendo aun cuando las necesidades se mantienen en niveles históricamente altos: más de 1 millón de personas recibieron asistencia a través de la Plataforma en 2024; esa cifra descendió a 804 000 en 2025 y, en lo que va de 2026, la OIM ha proporcionado alojamiento de emergencia y kits de apoyo de emergencia a 330 000 personas. Sin apoyo inmediato de los donantes, se prevé que las existencias de artículos de socorro básicos para alojamiento, saneamiento y apoyo doméstico de emergencia se agoten a finales de septiembre de 2026. La capacidad de almacenamiento y operativa que mantiene el funcionamiento de la Plataforma solo podrá sostenerse hasta diciembre de 2026. Como sistema logístico compartido para las Naciones Unidas y sus asociados, y uno de los principales facilitadores de la respuesta humanitaria en Sudán, la Plataforma Humanitaria Común de Suministro permite el envío oportuno, coordinado y eficiente de artículos de socorro básicos a las personas que los necesitan. La interrupción de la Plataforma debilitaría significativamente la capacidad de la comunidad humanitaria para entregar y movilizar rápidamente asistencia humanitaria que salva vidas a través de una red de más de 100 asociados registrados. Reconstruir el sistema tras cualquier interrupción sería un proceso complejo, costoso y prolongado que requeriría recursos sustanciales para restablecer las cadenas de suministro, los sistemas operativos y las redes de coordinación con los asociados. La OIM requiere 15 millones de dólares para mantener la Plataforma Humanitaria Común de Suministro en su capacidad mínima de 2026 durante 12 meses, prestando apoyo a 305 000 personas. Con 27 millones de dólares se restablecería la asistencia a niveles similares a los de 2025 y se alcanzaría a 570 000 personas, mientras que 42 millones de dólares permitirían ampliar la respuesta para proporcionar apoyo inmediato que salve vidas a hasta 1 millón de personas. Para las familias desplazadas, un alojamiento inadecuado conlleva riesgos adicionales. La exposición prolongada a las inclemencias del tiempo, las enfermedades y la inseguridad puede aumentar los riesgos de violencia de género, separación familiar y desalojo en sitios hacinados. La continua insuficiencia de fondos también incrementa el riesgo de deterioro de los alojamientos y de desplazamiento secundario relacionado con inundaciones en sitios que ya se encuentran al límite de su capacidad o por encima de ella. Con las existencias de artículos de socorro que se espera se agoten a finales de septiembre y la capacidad operativa en riesgo a partir de entonces, la disponibilidad de financiación determinará ahora si este consolidado mecanismo de suministro de emergencia puede permanecer operativo y preparado para responder al desplazamiento continuo relacionado con el conflicto y a los efectos de la actual temporada de lluvias. Para más información, sírvase ponerse en contacto con el Centro de Medios de la OIM .
ReliefWeb•International Organization for Migration14 Sept
Country: Yemen Source: International Rescue Committee Escalating conflict on Yemen's west coast is driving repeated displacement and disrupting children's education as the new school year begins Families flee multiple times as fighting spreads across the west coast, Taiz and beyond Schools converted into shelters just as the school year begins, suspending children's education indefinitely IRC calls for protection of civilians and sustained funding for the emergency response Aden, Yemen, September 14, 2026 — Over 80,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated between Ansar Allah and the Internationally Recognized Government earlier this month, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said today. The latest wave follows the fall of the strategic port city of Al Mokha, with many families fleeing for the second time in a matter of weeks. Families arriving in host areas report having had no time to grab their belongings, and many left their livestock and livelihoods behind. “Families in Yemen are being forced to run again and again, and their children are paying for it twice. Once with their safety, and again with their education,” said Caroline Sekyewa, IRC's Yemen Country Director. “Families are sheltering wherever they can find space, some with nothing over their heads at all.” The weight of this crisis is falling first on communities that already had few resources and were struggling even before the fighting reached them. Women, children and people with disabilities face heightened risks as displacement disrupts access to the services support and protection they rely on. This is happening at a time when humanitarian organizations are already stretched thin, and funding has not kept pace with growing needs. Schools are being converted into shelters just as the new school year should be starting, leaving children without classrooms at a critical point in their education. Many of these children have already been displaced at least once before, and this new disruption comes with no clear timeline for when they will be able to return to class. IRC is calling on all parties to the conflict to keep civilians safe, protect civilian infrastructure, and ensure that aid workers are able to reach people safely and without delay. Donors must also sustain and urgently increase funding so responders can keep pace with a crisis that continues to deepen. The IRC is expanding its response to the crisis. In Aden, that includes cash assistance for displaced families. Mobile health teams are also being deployed across Aden, Lahj, Al Dhale’e and Abyan to check on people's safety and refer them to further support. IRC continues to deliver health, nutrition and protection services in Abyan, Al Dhale'e, Lahj and Shabwah, working to reach newly displaced families even as ongoing access constraints make it more difficult to meet the full scale of needs.
ReliefWeb•International Rescue Committee14 Sept
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Inclusive NGO Network Please refer to the attached Infographic. 3 MONTHS RESPONSE Over three months since the 7.8‑magnitude earthquake that devastated Southern Mindanao and affected more than 1.6 million people, most communities have returned to their homes. However, more than 25,000 people remain displaced across 73 evacuation centres, while 69,800 are temporarily staying with friends or relatives. Significant needs among affected populations persist, and continued support for recovery efforts remains essential. The situation of displaced families has been further aggravated by heavy monsoon rains in June and July, followed by dry conditions since August.
ReliefWeb•Philippine Inclusive NGO Network14 Sept
Country: Somalia Source: Radio Ergo Please refer to the attached file. Brief Analysis This week (3-9 September 2026), a number of callers to Radio Ergo’s independent, nationwide audience feedback platform noted beneficial rainfall, particularly in Jubaland (notably in Kismayo) and Shabelle areas, some in South West, and a few in scattered central areas. However, reports of drought and harsh related impacts on livelihoods dominated the week’s feedback, with most callers on these themes coming from Somaliland, Puntland, central, and southern regions – with some notable pockets in Lower Shabelle and Gedo regions. Some farmers in riverine areas mentioned having good harvests, whilst others close to the Shabelle and Juba rivers expressed high concerns over flooding or potential risks. Conflict in various parts of the country was high on people’s agendas, as were mental health concerns. Livestock callers had questions for veterinary experts about goat and camel diseases. Audiences also showed concerns over environmental issues such as deforestation and the wanton dumping of plastic and other waste affecting people and livestock. The following summarises the calls by theme. Floods – a caller in Kurtunwarey, Lower Shabelle (5 September) said they were concerned about the risk of flooding, as the river had brought in a large volume of water. The strong river waves had swept away a boat, and one cow had drowned [Radio Ergo reporters are investigating this report locally]. He said they were appealing for help. Another caller in Jamame, Lower Juba, said they were among families living near the river and were hearing warnings about possible floods. He wanted to know more about the current situation in terms of river levels and actual threats or risks so they could prepare themselves. Food security – in Hirshabelle, a farmer in Goonyaale, Hiran, said they were getting abundant water from the river and were working on their farms, where their crops were growing well. Another in Omar-Guudle village [Lower Shabelle?] said on 8 September that they were harvesting good produce. A farmer in Jowhar, M. Shabelle, said the river had a lot of water and they were having a good farm harvest. IDPs - a caller in Guriel, Galgadud, said they had been displaced from Adado by drought and needed help. Conflict – a caller in Baidoa said they were concerned about conflict that had caused mass displacement. They were among the families who had moved 30 km from the city and were now short of food and water, and wanted help. A caller in Puntland’s Bari region was concerned about conflicts going on across the country and called for peace. A female caller in Hindere, Galgadud, said they were suffering due to insecurity and the problems Al-Shabaab was causing to civilians. Mental Health – a female caller in in Baidoa called for peace and an end to the conflict there. She also wanted to ask the radio mental health experts about the causes of dizziness and constant headaches. Another caller wanted to know how they could treat a woman who had been chained up for a long time due to a mental illness. A caller in Dollow, Gedo, wanted to know why someone would feel sensitive to light and imagined sounds and felt constant suspicion or doubt. Livestock – callers to the radio vet programmes had complaints about goat and camel diseases and conditions including parasites, mouth diseases, cowpox, skin diseases, and problems caused from ingesting plastic waste. Environment – callers complained about plastic and other waste being dumped without controls causing risks to people and livestock, as well as rampant deforestation for charcoal production with no sanctions from authorities. Rainfall – in Galgadud, three callers said they had rainfall and better conditions for livestock, although one woman in Guriel noted that drought conditions prevailed not far away. Several in Hiran and M. Shabelle said they had rain that was helping ther crops to grow. A farmer in Kurtunwarey, L. Shabelle, said they were doing well with the rainfall, but had no workers to work on the farms. Two in Baidoa noted good rainfall. In Lower Juba, one in Afmadow and many others in Kismayo cited good rainfall, although one woman said strong winds had destroyed shelters. Drought – in the north, several called from Togdher region, especially Burao area, citing harsh drought conditions. One said they hadn’t received the previous Gu seasonal rains, nor had they had much rain this season. He said water was acutely short. A caller in Oodweyne said they faced severe drought after failed rains and that livestock were dying of drought and diseases. Several called from parts of Sanag, including Arale and Garadag, citing extreme drought and asking for help. Callers in Puntland’s Bari region, and in Harardere and Galkayo in Mudug, appealed for aid due to drought conditions. In Galgadud, several in Abudwak said the climate was hot and dry and their livestock were diseased and dying. A caller in Bahdo said the rural areas were experiencing severe drought that had had a devastating impact on livelihoods. He said livestock were weak and people were malnourished. Callers in Guriel and Shiqaley also said livestock were dying and water aid was urgently needed. Several callers in parts of Hiran said the drought was prolonged; a few in Baidoa said similar. A caller in Mandere, Middle Shabelle, said on 3 September that the water levels in the river had risen and then suddenly dropped and they had no water for irrigation. In Lower Shabelle, a caller in Wanlaweyn said they faced severe hardship and needed humanitarian aid. He added that they were short of food and medicines and essential goods and supplies were not reaching the area as they were isolated and cut off from the rest of the region. In Gedo region, among several callers from Dollow, one said the river had receded leading to water shortage and they now depended on hand dug wells for water.
ReliefWeb•Radio Ergo14 Sept
Country: Niger Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file.
ReliefWeb•World Food Programme14 SeptCountry: Sudan Source: International Organization for Migration Port-Soudan/Genève, 14 septembre 2026 – Alors que des centaines de milliers de personnes déplacées à travers le Soudan continuent de faire face à de graves pénuries d'abris et à des risques accrus liés aux combats en cours et aux fortes pluies, l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) avertit de l'imminente interruption de l'approvisionnement en secours d'urgence au Soudan via le Pipeline humanitaire commun de l'OIM. « Nous ne pouvons tout simplement pas tourner le dos au peuple soudanais au moment où il a le plus besoin de nous, en plein conflit armé, face à un déplacement croissant et aux effets des fortes pluies », a déclaré Amy Pope, Directrice générale de l'OIM. « L'ensemble du système humanitaire pourrait s'effondrer d'ici quelques semaines si nous n'agissons pas maintenant. Sans financements supplémentaires, nous ne serons pas en mesure d'acheminer l'aide là où elle est le plus nécessaire. » L'avertissement de l'OIM intervient alors que les besoins demeurent aigus face à un déplacement accru dans les communautés touchées par les conflits et les crises à travers le Soudan, laissant des familles vulnérables exposées et le système humanitaire au bord de l'effondrement. À ce jour, 8,6 millions de personnes demeurent déplacées à l'intérieur de leur propre pays (PDI) et 4,9 millions de personnes retournées ont été recensées par la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (DTM) de l'OIM. Près de 70 pour cent des personnes déplacées à l'intérieur de leur propre pays vivent chez des familles d'accueil ou dans des sites informels. La violence persistante, les inondations et les fortes pluies continuent d'endommager les abris, contraignant les populations à se déplacer. Géré par l'OIM, le Pipeline humanitaire commun a atteint 2,84 millions de personnes depuis juillet 2023. Sa portée se réduit pourtant alors même que les besoins n'ont jamais été aussi élevés : plus d'un million de personnes ont bénéficié d'une assistance via le Pipeline en 2024, un chiffre tombé à 804 000 en 2025, tandis qu'en 2026, l'OIM a jusqu'à présent fourni des abris d'urgence et des kits de secours d'urgence à 330 000 personnes. Sans soutien immédiat des donateurs, les articles de secours essentiels actuels, abris, fournitures d'assainissement et kits ménagers d'urgence, devraient être épuisés d'ici fin septembre 2026. Les capacités d'entreposage et opérationnelles qui maintiennent le Pipeline en fonctionnement ne pourront être assurées que jusqu'en décembre 2026. En tant que système logistique partagé par les Nations Unies et leurs partenaires, et l'un des principaux piliers de la réponse humanitaire au Soudan, le Pipeline commun permet un acheminement rapide, coordonné et efficace des articles de secours essentiels aux personnes dans le besoin. L'interruption du Pipeline affaiblirait considérablement la capacité de la communauté humanitaire à fournir rapidement une assistance vitale et à la mobiliser par le biais d'un réseau de plus de 100 partenaires enregistrés. La reconstruction du système après toute interruption constituerait un processus complexe, coûteux et long, nécessitant des ressources substantielles pour rétablir les chaînes d'approvisionnement, les systèmes opérationnels et les réseaux de coordination entre partenaires. L'OIM a besoin de 15 millions de dollars É.-U. pour maintenir le Pipeline commun à sa capacité minimale de 2026 pendant 12 mois et venir en aide à 305 000 personnes. Une contribution de 27 millions de dollars É.-U. permettrait de rétablir l'assistance à un niveau proche de celui de 2025 et de fournir une assistance à 570 000 personnes, tandis que 42 millions de dollars É.-U. permettraient d'élargir l'intervention afin d'apporter un soutien vital immédiat à jusqu'à un million de personnes. Pour les familles déplacées, l'inadéquation des abris entraîne des risques plus larges. Une exposition prolongée aux intempéries, aux maladies et à l'insécurité peut accroître les risques de violence fondée sur le genre, de séparation familiale et d'expulsion dans des sites surpeuplés. Le sous-financement persistant augmente également le risque d'effondrement des abris et de déplacement secondaire lié aux inondations dans des sites déjà saturés ou au-delà de leurs capacités. Les stocks d'articles de secours essentiels devant s'épuiser d'ici fin septembre et les capacités opérationnelles étant menacées par la suite, les financements détermineront désormais si ce mécanisme d'approvisionnement d'urgence éprouvé demeurera en mesure de répondre aux besoins dans le contexte du déplacement lié au conflit en cours et de la saison des pluies actuelle. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter le Centre des médias de l'OIM .
ReliefWeb•International Organization for Migration14 Sept
Country: Kenya Source: Save the Children Please refer to the attached file. This update highlights Save the Children’s humanitarian response and resilience programming across Kenya in August 2026, covering key interventions in health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, climate resilience and emergency preparedness. It captures key achievements, partnerships, field activities and emerging priorities aimed at protecting children and supporting vulnerable communities affected by crises. El Niño preparedness in Kenya. Kenya continues to strength its El Niño preparedness through a coordinated national approach focused on reducing the impacts of flooding, displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure through development and activation of EL Nino contingency plan. The plan is based on the most likely scenario of a strong El Niño event that could affect up to one million people and displace approximately 500,000 people across Kenya's flood-prone counties. The plan prioritizes preparedness, anticipatory action, and rapid response to mitigate the impacts of flooding, while also capitalizing on opportunities associated with above-normal rainfall. Key priorities include strengthening early warning systems, pre-positioning relief supplies, ensuring continuity of essential services, protecting vulnerable populations, and enhancing coordination between national and county governments, humanitarian partners, and communities. The Climate Outlook for the October–December 2026 Short Rains season issued by the Kenya Meterological Services Authority indicates that above-average rainfall is expected over Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Mandera, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Taita/Taveta, Tana River, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir, and much of West Pokot, Samburu and Marsabit Counties Food Security in Kenya. The food security situation has improved from early 2026, but 2.74 million people in ASAL counties, and 351,000 refugees are still facing acute food insecurity, and require urgent action during July to October 2026, according to the Kenya Long Rains Assessment. The major drivers are crop production deficits, high food prices, livestock stress, conflict and insecurity, flooding, disease outbreaks, and deteriorating nutrition conditions. Nutrition Situation in Kenya. An estimated 883,258 children aged 6 to 59 months suffering from acute malnutrition, of whom 658,955 have Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and 224,264 have Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). In addition, 116,846 pregnant and breastfeeding women require treatment for acute malnutrition, highlighting a critical nutrition crisis affecting both children and mothers and underscoring the need for strengthened prevention, treatment, and nutrition support interventions in affected areas. In the counties of Garissa, Turkana, Mandera and Nairobi data from KHIS suggests that between May and July, malnutrition treatment admissions increased by 39%, from 43,066 in 2025 to 59,819 in 2026. The largest increase was recorded in new SAM admissions, which rose by 77%, from 9,649 to 17,048, while MAM admissions increased by 29%, from 31,750 to 40,852, and stabilizer admissions increased by 15%, from 1,667 to 1,919. The increase was most pronounced in May and June 2026, particularly for SAM and MAM admissions, while admissions across all three categories were lower in July 2026 than in the corresponding month of 2025.
ReliefWeb•Save the Children14 Sept
Country: Djibouti Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator allocated USD 2 million to support anticipatory actions ahead of the expected El Niño drought, enabling UN agencies to deliver coordinated multi-sector assistance to more than 53,000 vulnerable people, including refugees, before conditions deteriorate further. A delegation from U.S. Foreign Assistance visited the Ali Addeh refugee settlements on 16 August to observe WFP’s food and cash assistance activities firsthand, reinforcing donor engagement and confidence in the refugee response. WFP and the Government of Djibouti are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Agreement that formalizes the transfer of the Humanitarian Logistics Base (HLB) to national ownership, marking a key milestone towards greater government leadership and long-term sustainability.
ReliefWeb•World Food Programme14 SeptCountries: Uganda, South Sudan Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Two neighbours will strengthen joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies South Sudan, Juba, 10 September 2026 – With an active Ebola outbreak still raging across the region, Uganda and South Sudan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly detect, prevent and respond to public health emergencies along their shared border. Signed on 7 September and facilitated by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), the agreement gives both countries a shared operational framework against Bundibugyo Virus Disease, viral haemorrhagic fevers, cholera and other cross-border disease threats. The Ministries of Health of the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of South Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border cooperation on preparedness, prevention, surveillance and joint response to public health emergencies on 7 September. Facilitated by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), the agreement provides a framework for protecting communities along the shared border from Bundibugyo Virus Disease, viral haemorrhagic fevers, cholera and other infectious disease threats. Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan Teny, MP, Minister of Health of the Republic of South Sudan, said the agreement would strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries. “I reaffirm South Sudan commitment to seamless information sharing, joint preparedness and a coordinated response to health threats, protecting our communities and securing our shared future,” he said. “This MoU should not be another protocol or MoU that is signed today and sits on a shelf tomorrow. We are deliberately trying to build something different: a model of cooperation that is adaptive, operational and accountable.” Hon. Dr Chris Baryomunsi, MP, Minister of Health of the Republic of Uganda, emphasized the need to translate the agreement into measurable action: The MoU comes at a critical time for regional health security as the ongoing Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak highlights the importance of coordinated action across borders. Although South Sudan has not reported a confirmed case, porous borders, high population mobility and health-system vulnerabilities increase the risk of importation. The country is also managing concurrent outbreaks of mpox, cholera, measles and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus. The MoU establishes practical mechanisms for cross-border surveillance and early warning, laboratory preparedness and sample referral, screening at points of entry, infection prevention and control, case management, vaccination coordination, contact tracing, risk communication and community engagement, as well as the movement of response personnel and supplies. The MoU was signed in the presence of H.E. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chair for the Service Cluster, demonstrating strong political commitment to cross-border health security. The Vice President underscored the importance of a whole-of-government approach, stating: “Health security is national security.” Capacity building will be a key component of implementation, including skills exchange, mentorship and joint simulation exercises to strengthen health workers, response teams and institutions at national and subnational levels. The two countries will also establish mechanisms for timely notification, information sharing and regular cross-border coordination. “South Sudan and Uganda are showing what African health security and sovereignty agenda (AHSS) means in practice: countries coming together to build solutions, learn from one another and act before a health threat becomes a wider crisis,” said Dr Lul Riek, Senior Regional Representative, Africa CDC Eastern Africa RCC, adding the initiative demonstrates African health security and sovereignty in action. The MoU will remain in force for an initial three years, providing a sustained platform for joint preparedness and coordinated response. The initiative reinforces a simple but critical principle: health threats cross borders, so preparedness and response must cross borders too. ### About Africa CDC The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is the public health agency of the African Union. As an autonomous institution, Africa CDC supports AU Member States in strengthening health systems, improving disease surveillance, and enhancing emergency preparedness and response. For more information, visit: http://www.africacdc.org and follow Africa CDC on LinkedIn , X , Facebook , and YouTube . Media enquiries Directorate of Communications and Public Information, Africa CDC | Email: communications@africacdc.org
ReliefWeb•Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention14 SeptCountry: World Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Opening Statement by ICRC Vice President Jürg Lauber at the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 14 September, 2026 Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would first like to thank the Lao People’s Democratic Republic for its leadership in hosting this Third Review Conference. Given the devastating legacy of cluster munitions in Laos, your country brings a powerful voice and strong moral authority to our collective efforts to strengthen the Convention. Cluster munitions are a horrible weapon. They cause grave destruction during war and pose great danger to civilians long after the fighting has ended. Ridding areas of these weapons is painstaking, costly and can take decades. Despite the risks they pose, they continue to be produced, transferred and used by States not party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Their ongoing use continues to lead to new civilian casualties and more areas contaminated. In addition to this, the pace of universalization of the Convention has slowed. In the five years since the last Review Conference, the number of States Parties to the Convention went from 110 to 112, with three joining and one withdrawing. The International Committee of the Red Cross has witnessed the horrific consequences of these weapons firsthand. The bomblets left by cluster munitions can be easily mistaken as a toy, killing and maiming children. They lurk in farmlands, leaving farmers unable to cultivate their land. They prevent communities from returning to their homes and rebuilding their lives. They perpetuate cycles of suffering and displacement. Last year alone, our teams in 28 countries provided physical rehabilitation services to more than 25,000 people suffering often life-long injuries because of explosive remnants of war. Many of those we treat are grappling with debilitating physical injuries that also have psychological and financial impacts. Yesterday, many of us had the opportunity to see what this means here in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Despite the enormous efforts of the national authorities and international partners, the threat posed by these weapons persists and they keep doing damage years after the conflict has ended. Mr President, the challenges are many but there is space for hope. Since the Convention was adopted nearly 20 years ago, significant progress has been made. Large stockpiles of cluster munitions and submunitions have been destroyed, and new national legislation and policies have been adopted by many states parties. Thousands of victims have received assistance and large areas of land have been cleared and returned to productive use. While the pace has slowed, States do continue to join the Convention – as demonstrated most recently by South Sudan, Nigeria and Vanuatu. The number of State representatives and other stakeholders gathered here today signals a strong commitment to implement it. The International Committee of the Red Cross will continue to support States in their efforts to do so. Our weapons contamination specialists provide technical support to States to destroy stockpiles and clear contaminated areas. We work, alongside our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, to help educate communities on the risks and take basic measures to reduce their exposure to harm. Our legal experts support States in drafting and implementing national legislation and in revising military doctrine and standard operating procedures. Similar collaboration and capacity building is happening among many members of the community assembled here today and will bring us closer, step by step, to a world free of cluster munitions. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to encourage States to make respect for international humanitarian law as a whole a political priority. To date, 118 states have joined the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law – an exceptional effort led by states to renew commitment to the rules of war. Many of the states here today, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, have officially joined the Initiative. Consultations with states as part of the Global IHL Initiative have shown broad support for a protective, rather than permissive, interpretation of international humanitarian law. The Convention on Cluster Munitions represents this protective approach, translating the humanitarian purpose of IHL into a clear commitment to prevent the unacceptable suffering caused by these weapons. States must make courageous choices at this Review Conference. First, we must reinforce the stigma against cluster munitions. These weapons must never become normalized. Sustained international effort is essential to ensure that their use remains unacceptable under international norms. Second, we must redouble our efforts towards universal adherence. Every State that joins this Convention strengthens the protection it provides. Every accession brings us closer to the Convention's objective of putting an end to the suffering and casualties caused by cluster munitions. Third, States must continue to invest in its implementation. They must destroy existing stockpiles, clear contaminated areas and take legal and administrative measures to translate the convention into national legislation. This requires sustained political commitment as well as sufficient financial, technical, and human resources, both from the countries directly affected and through international cooperation. Mr. President The suffering caused by cluster munitions must not be allowed to continue for another generation. At this Review Conference, we have the opportunity to revive our support for the Convention and re-commit to the promise that it represents – a world free of cluster munitions. Thank you.
ReliefWeb•International Committee of the Red Cross14 SeptCountry: World Source: World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners will raise global awareness during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) of the urgent actions needed to make the world healthier, safer and more resilient. Held under the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all," this year's General Assembly comes at a pivotal moment for global health. Countries continue to navigate the impacts of ongoing health emergencies, economic pressures, climate-related threats and declining development assistance, while seeking new ways to strengthen health systems and protect populations from future risks. WHO will use UNGA81 to promote action across several priority areas, including pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (PPPR), sustainable financing for health and WHO, climate and health, digital innovation and artificial intelligence, global health security, and strengthening resilient health systems grounded in universal health coverage and primary health care. A central focus will be the Second United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response , taking place on 25 September 2026 . The meeting represents a key opportunity for governments and partners to review progress made since the first High-Level Meeting in 2023 and renew political commitment to preventing future pandemics through science, solidarity and international cooperation. Since 2023, significant progress has been achieved, including adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, strengthening of the International Health Regulations, establishment of the Pandemic Fund, creation of the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, the WHO BioHub System, and the Global Health Emergency Corps and expanded support for regional vaccine manufacturing. At the same time, recent Ebola, mpox, cholera and hantavirus outbreaks continue to demonstrate that preparedness remains an urgent global priority. Throughout UNGA81, WHO leaders will engage with heads of state and government, ministers, multilateral organizations, development banks, philanthropies, civil society and scientific partners to advance shared solutions to today's health challenges and strengthen collective action for the future. Key WHO moments during UNGA 81 21 September | PMNCH Annual Accountability Breakfast 2026: from pledges to progress Convened by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), the event will focus on accountability for financing and commitments to improve the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. Register 21 September | Crisis in preparedness: laboratories and frontline readiness in the time of Ebola The event brings together health leaders, funders and technical partners to identify practical solutions for strengthening laboratory systems as a foundation for both routine health services and pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Register 21 September | Strategies for a sustainable NCD and mental health response: 5th Multistakeholder Gathering The event will bring together governments, civil society, philanthropy and global health partners to advance sustainable financing and effective multisectoral action for noncommunicable diseases and mental health. Register 22 September | High-Level Investment Initiative/multilateral development banks event Senior WHO leadership participation focused on investing in health systems, resilience and sustainable development. 22 September | Ending lead poisoning: a global call to action Hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Coefficient Giving and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. The event will bring together governments, philanthropy and technical partners to accelerate action against one of the world's most preventable environmental health threats. 22 September | Launch of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab-Lancet Global Collection on Arts and Health Convened by the Jameel Arts and Health Lab, New York University and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, this event will explore the growing evidence on the role of arts and culture in improving health and well-being. Register 22 September | Two Regions, One Future: financing pandemic prevention, preparedness and response to build global health security Hosted by the Governments of Guyana and Burundi with support from regional and global partners, the event will examine sustainable financing approaches for health security and pandemic preparedness. Register 22 September | Financing for women's, children's and adolescents' health in a time of austerity Leaders and partners will explore innovative approaches to protecting and expanding investments in health during a period of fiscal constraint. Register 23 September | 7th Annual United Nations Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage Ministerial Meeting Ministers and partners will discuss accelerating progress towards universal health coverage and preparations for the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC. 23 September | One SCD: a global partnership to advance equity and transform sickle cell care WHO and partners will highlight opportunities to improve access to prevention, diagnosis and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease. Register 24 September | Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response and human mobility: from global commitments to operational action Hosted by the Government of the Philippines and the International Organization for Migration, with WHO among the co-sponsors. Discussions will explore practical approaches to protecting populations in an increasingly mobile world. Register 25 September | Second United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Under the theme: "Fostering a multilateral and intergenerational approach to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics and public health emergencies, through the principles of equity and solidarity," the meeting will bring together heads of state and government, ministers, international organizations, civil society, academia and the private sector to review progress since the 2023 Political Declaration and agree on actions needed to strengthen global preparedness for future health emergencies. The meeting is expected to reinforce support for: implementation of the strengthened International Health Regulations; progress towards entry into force of the WHO Pandemic Agreement; conclusion of negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) Annex; stronger surveillance and early-warning systems; equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics; sustainable financing for preparedness and response; and greater investment in resilient health systems and One Health approaches. More information: WHO | United Nations 25 September | Presidential dialogue on high-threat pathogens: from cross-border collaboration to AI-assisted preparedness intelligence in Africa Convened by the President of the Central African Republic, WHO Regional Office for Africa and partners, focusing on regional preparedness and emerging technologies for epidemic intelligence. Register 25 September | A healthier, safer world through science and solidarity Five years after COVID-19, the world has stronger tools, institutions and frameworks for preventing, preparing for and responding to health emergencies. Yet significant challenges remain. Global health security depends on sustained political commitment, investment in resilient health systems, trust in science and effective international cooperation. ---------- At UNGA81, WHO will continue to work with Member States and partners to ensure that the lessons of COVID-19 are translated into lasting action, helping create a world that is not only healthier, but also safer, fairer and more resilient for future generations. 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ReliefWeb•World Health Organization14 Sept
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. This monthly protection update for Afghanistan provides a comprehensive overview of UNHCR’s different protection programs, aiming to prevent, mitigate and respond to protection risks faced by vulnerable populations in the context of the current humanitarian crisis and in the absence of durable solutions. The data and insights presented are derived from an extensive protection analysis, collected through a variety of robust tools and systems. The activities include protection monitoring, household assessments, voluntary repatriation, returns monitoring, specialized support for persons with specific needs, community engagement, complaints and feedback systems, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), child protection, women protection, and civil documentation. This update aims to highlight key achievements, ongoing challenges, and the critical needs of the affected communities, ensuring a transparent and effective protection response.
ReliefWeb•UN High Commissioner for Refugees14 Sept
Country: Afghanistan Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 14/09/2026 Joint EU-FAO News Release Kabul, Afghanistan – The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a €5 million initiative to help Afghan farmers and agribusinesses reach markets, generate more reliable incomes and better withstand climate and economic shocks. The project will support vulnerable households, including returnees, internally displaced people and host communities, in districts affected by food and nutrition insecurity, climate risks and limited economic opportunities, particularly women and youth. The initiative will establish four one-stop service hubs connecting farmers and rural entrepreneurs with agricultural advice, specialized services, agribusinesses and markets. The hubs will promote improved practices and technologies while providing access to FAO’s climate analysis and early-warning information to support farmers make timely production and marketing decisions as conditions change. It will restore 2 000 hectares of degraded forests and rangelands and support 250 women- and community-led nurseries, protecting natural resources while creating new livelihood opportunities. FAO will also award matching grants and provide tailored technical and business advice to established agrifood and environmentally sustainable enterprises with the potential to expand and develop. Participating businesses will contribute their own resources alongside project funding, enabling them to expand processing and other services, source from more local producers and create rural jobs. “The European Union’s contribution to FAO demonstrates our continued commitment to food security and economic empowerment of the Afghan people,” said Nicola Bellomo, the new EU Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan. “Afghanistan’s agricultural potential remains undervalued and constrained by the country’s extreme climate vulnerability. With our partner FAO, we will boost agricultural extension services, enhance growth potential for agribusinesses, foster innovative nature-based solutions, and improve evidence-based knowledge and analysis.” “As we pivot away from largely humanitarian programmes towards more sustainable approaches, Afghanistan’s agrifood businesses have demonstrated real potential to grow, create jobs and connect farmers to markets, even in a highly challenging environment,” said Richard Trenchard, FAO Representative in Afghanistan. “Together with the European Union, we will connect farmers with the knowledge, services and markets they need, while helping agribusinesses invest and expand. When farmers can produce with confidence, businesses can grow and products can reach markets, agriculture becomes a powerful engine for recovery and resilience.” Contact Giulia Ramadan El Sayed Communications Specialist, FAO Representation in Afghanistan giulia.ramadanelsayed@fao.org
ReliefWeb•Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations14 SeptCountry: Lebanon Source: International Committee of the Red Cross avril - septembre 2026 Après des mois de conflit, de nombreuses familles au Liban retrouvent leurs habitations endommagées, la crise ayant par ailleurs perturbé les services tels que la santé et leur ayant fait perdre leurs sources de revenus. Les conditions actuelles empêchent toujours le retour de certaines d’entre elles. Des villes et des villages entiers au Liban ont été largement détruits et demeurent inaccessibles suite aux affrontements intenses et aux destructions massives. En date du 26 août 2026, plus de 334 000 personnes restaient déplacées, l’insécurité, les dégâts causés et l’accès limité aux services essentiels les empêchant de rentrer. Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) intensifie son action et l’adapte à l’évolution de la situation en continuant de répondre aux besoins immédiats de la population touchée, tout en soutenant le rétablissement des services, le relèvement rapide et les moyens de subsistance afin d’aider les communautés à rentrer chez elles et à reprendre le cours de leur vie. Rendre les soins de santé plus accessibles aux communautés L’accès aux soins de santé reste limité, en particulier dans les zones de retour où les services ont été perturbés. Seulement 4% des ménages interrogés par l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé au Sud-Liban et dans la banlieue sud de Beyrouth ont déclaré avoir pleinement accès aux soins de santé suite à la fermeture de dizaines de centres de soins de santé primaires et de plusieurs hôpitaux pendant l’escalade du conflit. Les structures médicales ont également dû faire face à des pénuries de produits de première nécessité et aux dommages causés aux infrastructures par les attaques qui ont touché les personnels et les services de santé. Depuis le 16 avril, le CICR a soutenu plus de 70 structures médicales et services de santé, dont 12 hôpitaux, 21 centres de soins de santé primaires, 4 formations sanitaires mobiles, 23 centres de santé d’urgence, ainsi que des centres de réadaptation physique, en leur fournissant du matériel médical essentiel, des médicaments, des consommables, des équipements et d’autres aides vitales. Sans cette assistance, ces structures n’auraient pu rester opérationnelles et continuer de fournir des services de santé essentiels aux communautés touchées par le conflit. Les activités de renforcement des capacités ont également repris afin d’améliorer la préparation aux situations d’urgence des principales structures médicales. Dans les régions où les communautés n’ont pas directement accès aux structures médicales et où les personnels de santé ne parviennent pas à atteindre les personnes qui ont besoin d’aide, le CICR se tient prêt à mettre en place des unités sanitaires mobiles pour rendre les soins de santé plus accessibles à ceux qui en ont besoin. Parallèlement, le CICR continue de soutenir les formations sanitaires mobiles déployées par la Croix-Rouge libanaise pour desservir la zone de Tebnine, ainsi que le Ministère des Affaires sociales dans la zone de Marjayoun. Ces efforts visent à éviter que la pénurie de services de santé essentiels ne constitue un obstacle supplémentaire pour les familles qui tentent de reconstruire leur vie. Favoriser le rétablissement des moyens de subsistance Les conséquences du conflit sont aussi économiques. Beaucoup de familles ont perdu leur commerce, du matériel agricole, du bétail ou d’autres sources de revenus, ce qui les rend dépendantes de l’assistance même une fois de retour chez elles. Les communautés agricoles ont été particulièrement touchées, le ministère de l’Agriculture estimant que 72% des agriculteurs ont subi des pertes de revenus et une baisse substantielle de la production agricole. Le CICR a commencé à évaluer les moyens de subsistance des communautés touchées par le conflit afin de mieux comprendre leurs besoins et de rechercher les possibilités d’aider les familles à rétablir leurs sources de revenus et à recouvrer une plus grande autonomie. Le soutien à des moyens d’existence durables est une étape importante pour passer des secours immédiats au relèvement à long terme. Renforcer l’accès à l’eau potable Pour les familles qui sont de retour, des réseaux de distribution d’eau, des structures médicales et d’autres services essentiels qui fonctionnent sont indispensables pour une réinstallation durable. Le CICR a renforcé l’accès aux services essentiels d’approvisionnement en eau et de santé dans toutes les zones touchées en réparant et en remettant en état les stations de pompage, les forages et les réseaux d’eau ; en faisant don et en installant des pompes, des générateurs, des systèmes solaires et d’autres équipements essentiels ; et en livrant plus de 135 000 litres de carburant à 70 stations hydrauliques dans le sud. Le CICR a également soutenu les offices des eaux en entretenant 41 véhicules, en fournissant du matériel et des outils essentiels et en facilitant l’accès des équipes techniques chargées d’effectuer des réparations urgentes. Dans le secteur de la santé, le CICR a contribué à assurer la continuité des services hospitaliers en livrant près de 240 000 litres de carburant, ainsi que de l’oxygène, du GPL et de l’eau ; en fournissant des générateurs, du matériel d’entretien et d’autres biens essentiels ; en effectuant des travaux urgents de maintenance et de remise en état, notamment suite aux dommages causés par le conflit ; et en améliorant les infrastructures hospitalières en les équipant d’installations d’entreposage, de chambres froides et d’installations solaires. Le CICR a en outre aidé les municipalités et la Croix-Rouge libanaise en fournissant des équipements pour la recherche et les secours, du carburant et des lampes solaires, et en améliorant les systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau et d’assainissement dans six abris collectifs. En collaboration avec l’Office des eaux du Sud-Liban, le CICR a construit un centre de gestion et de contrôle à distance pour les stations de pompage desservant le sud du pays. Ce système permet aux ingénieurs de contrôler et de gérer à distance les stations d’eau connectées, de recevoir des alertes en temps réel et de réagir plus rapidement en cas de défaillance des équipements, de fuites et de coupures de courant. En améliorant la manière dont le réseau est géré, le système accroît la fiabilité des services de distribution d’eau aux communautés dans tout le Sud-Liban. Faciliter le retour et le relèvement Aujourd’hui, le travail du CICR au Liban consiste à continuer de fournir assistance et protection pour rétablir les services essentiels dans le domaine de la santé et de l’eau et soutenir les moyens de subsistance des communautés touchées par le conflit. Pour les familles de retour chez elles, il s’agit de retrouver leur communauté, d’avoir accès aux services de base, d’être à même de générer un revenu et de commencer à reconstruire leur vie dans la dignité. En parallèle, le CICR poursuit son dialogue bilatéral confidentiel avec les parties au conflit sur la protection des civils, des services de santé et des infrastructures critiques essentielles à la fourniture des services de base. Le CICR continue également de soutenir les familles qui sont à la recherche de proches disparus. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes au Liban ne font que commencer à se relever. Pour beaucoup d’autres, le chemin reste semé d’embûches, la situation actuelle entravant leur retour et leur capacité à reconstruire leur vie. « Je voudrais pouvoir marcher de nouveau sur la plage de Tyr et me sentir en sécurité, comme avant, sans craindre qu’un missile nous prenne pour cible à tout moment, ou de sortir et de rentrer pour découvrir que nos proches ou les membres de notre famille ne sont plus là » – Rita, originaire de Tyr dans le Sud-Liban.
ReliefWeb•International Committee of the Red Cross14 Sept
Country: Myanmar Source: Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief Institute Please refer to the attached file. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Key Headlines for the period of 01-31 July 2026 ASEAN Special Envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro conducted the first in-person meeting with a State Administration Council (SAC) representative since 2021 in Bangkok, while holding separate engagements with Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) and the National Unity Government (NUG). Min Aung Hlaing confirmed the continuation of mandatory conscription under the 2010 People’s Military Service Law, activated in 2024, and reiterated rejection of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus, while the Ministry of Home Affairs addressed public concerns regarding the forced arrest and surveillance of service evaders. SpaceX enforced widespread geofencing restrictions across unauthorised jurisdictions in Myanmar, deactivating Starlink terminals and severing critical lifelines for humanitarian responders and medical facilities in active conflict zones. The Tatmadaw and Russian armed forces executed their inaugural joint ground exercise, Exercise Tiger 2026, in Naypyidaw, covering FPV drone operations, urban combat, counter-UAS measures, and tactical medicine. Import restrictions on raw animal feed, vaccines, and breeding hens caused high poultry mortality and an 80% decline in egg laying, driving egg prices up sevenfold to 700 kyat per unit in Chin, Sagaing, and Yangon. Former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative while detained in Naypyidaw on 3 August 2026 (post-period), providing the first direct confirmation of her condition since April 2026. Monsoonal floodwaters affected over 98,200 individuals in Rakhine State, 20,300 in Laymyethna Township, Ayeyarwady Region, and at least 500 people in Kachin State.
ReliefWeb•Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief Institute14 Sept
Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Save the Children All 1.5 million school-aged children in the occupied Palestinian territory are being denied their right to a safe and quality education for a fourth consecutive academic year, said Save the Children on International Day to Protect Education from Attack [1]. Nearly three years since war started in Gaza, almost all school buildings (97.5%) are damaged while 86% of 649 kindergartens assessed have either been destroyed, sustained damage, or are located in inaccessible areas [2], according to new Save the Children data. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, more than 834,000 school-aged children do not have access to safe and quality education, according to the Education Cluste r, of which Save the Children is a member. Since the start of the school year on Sunday 8 September, Israeli forces have killed at least two school-aged children in Gaza and raided schools in the West Bank, according to news reports. Saadi Ghaliya, 7, was killed when Israeli forces attacked Sukaina School east of Deir al-Balah, and Wafaa Akila, 8, was killed alongside her father in western Gaza when an Israeli strike hit their car as the returned home from school. Israeli forces raided two schools in Nablus this week and forced school administrations to remove Palestinian flags. Save the Children said Israeli military attacks on schools, students and teachers, restrictions on movements, and state-backed settler violence against students and teachers are grave violations of the fundamental right to education under international law. The demolition, confiscation, and closure of schools and education infrastructure are also violations of this right. Despite all the challenges, Palestinian children said they are determined to continue their education. “We are all in agreement to continue in our right to education and we have very big hopes to continue and achieve our ambitions,” said Lama, a 13-year-old student in the West Bank. "For me, school is not just maths and Arabic. School is life”, said Amjad, a 13-year-old student from Gaza. Ahmad Alhendawi, Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, said: “As children around the world return to school, reconnect with their classmates, and settle into new routines, Palestinian children continue to face barriers that deny them safe and consistent access to education. “The impact extends far beyond missed school days. For Palestinian children, schools are places of learning, protection, psychosocial support, and social development. Their loss has profound consequences for children's wellbeing, cognitive development, and future life chances. Young children are missing critical developmental milestones; older students face interrupted examinations, delayed graduation, and shrinking opportunities to pursue further education. “This systematic dismantling of Palestinian education is denying an entire generation of its right to learn and the opportunities, dignity, and future that education makes possible." Save the Children has worked in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1953, with a permanent presence since 1973. We work with partners to help provide quality education, protection for children, early childhood development support, and employment opportunities for young people. Four Palestinian children have reportedly been killed and several injured by Israeli forces over the past six days, including a 10 year old in a tent in Gaza today, said Save the Children. The child rights organisation called once again for urgent international intervention. Homes, schools, health facilities and infrastructure have been completely destroyed in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. The war on Gaza since the 7 October attacks on Israel by Palestinian armed groups has resulted in horrendous consequences for children. More than 13,800 children in Gaza have been killed, as well as 106 children in the West Bank and 33 children in Israel. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. Homes, hospitals and schools have been destroyed. More than 1.7 million people have been displaced. Now, more than one million children face the imminent threat of famine. Amidst extremely challenging conditions, Save the Children staff and partners have been working around the clock to support the most vulnerable children and families. Sacha Myers / Save the Children At least 19 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territory so far in July, with four children reportedly killed in Gaza this morning, with attacks near-daily despite a ceasefire. Kareem* is a 16-year-old boy living in a rural village in the West Bank. On his way to school, he is often harassed and sometimes attacked by settlers, who have torn his schoolbooks and stolen his bag. What was once an easy walk to class has become “the path of fear,” forcing him to take long and difficult routes over mountains. Despite living in such a hostile environment, Kareem* finds joy in playing football with his friends and remains determined to stay on his land. Students supported by Save the Children have been blocked from entering their school by an illegal barbed-wire fence, erected by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
ReliefWeb•Save the Children14 Sept
Country: Sudan Sources: CCCM Cluster, Shelter Cluster Please refer to the attached file. The Shelter/ NFI Cluster Prioritization Tool ranks localities from 1 (least priority) to 5 (highest priority) using current displacement, returns, and response data, updated as new data comes in. Use it to direct response where needs are greatest and to inform donor advocacy on funding gaps.
ReliefWeb•Shelter Cluster14 Sept
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Summary Points LTC Telecoms continued to enable the Ebola response across Bunia, Mongbwalu and Kisangani through inter-agency coordination, connectivity planning, security communications, power solutions and information management, while preparing for the scale-up of services in priority response locations. LTC Telecoms finalized a 12-month budget covering equipment and response-centre requirements for a ten-hub operation. Confirmation of the eight outstanding hub locations remains critical to validate site-specific requirements. To boost response technical support an IT Specialist is preparing to deploy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as surge capacity, reinforcing specialist ICT coverage, workload management and continuity of operational support to the emergency.
ReliefWeb•World Food Programme14 Sept
Country: Sudan Sources: Gender Based Violence Area of Responsibility, Protection Cluster, United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Safety Audit for Tawila locality , North Darfur , was conducted in June 2026 under the technical guidance of UNFPA and in collaboration with GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR) partners. The assessment aimed to identify GBV and protection risks affecting displaced populations, particularly women, adolescent girls, female-headed households, children and persons with disabilities, and to inform safer and more gender-responsive humanitarian programming. The audit identified significant protection concerns, including inadequate night lighting, overcrowded and unsafe shelters, risks during humanitarian distributions, insufficient and unsafe WASH facilities, limited access to health services, lack of safe spaces, and gaps in confidential GBV and PSEA reporting mechanisms. These challenges continue to affect the safety, dignity and access to essential services of women and girls in Tawila. The report calls for coordinated, gender-responsive and multi-sectoral action across GBV, Protection, WASH, Health, Shelter/NFI and other relevant sectors. Key recommendations include strengthening confidential reporting and referral mechanisms, expanding women- and child-friendly spaces, improving lighting and shelter conditions, ensuring safer and gender-sensitive distributions, improving access to health and WASH services, and strengthening the meaningful participation of women and girls in humanitarian planning and decision-making. The Safety Audit provides an evidence base to support coordinated follow-up, protection mainstreaming and implementation of GBV risk-mitigation measures across the humanitarian response in Tawila, North Darfur.
ReliefWeb•United Nations Population Fund14 Sept