April 17
Africa: Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles On Internal Displacement
oday marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement - a landmark framework that defines the rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and… Read more »
April 16
South Sudan: OCHA Warns Security Council That Political Crisis Could Trigger 'Humanitarian Nightmare' in South Sudan
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan by Edem Wosornu, Director, Operations and Advocacy for OCHA, on behalf of Tom Fletcher,… Read more »
April 15
South Sudan: United Nations Sounds the Alarm for Civilians in South Sudan
The United Nations is deeply concerned by the rapidly escalating violence in South Sudan and reiterates its urgent call for the protection of the population and immediate,… Read more »
Sudan: Marking Two Years of Sudan War - a Call for Peace, Protection and Humanity
Today marks two years since conflict erupted in Sudan -- a tragedy that continues to unfold before our eyes, leaving a trail of devastation and despair. Read more »
April 14
Sudan: Today's Top News - Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Ukraine, Ecuador
OCHA warns Gaza's humanitarian crisis at worst in 18 months amid record supply blockage Read more »
March 26
Sudan: UN Envoy Condemns Darfur Attack - Calls On Parties To Protect Civilians
I am appalled and deeply saddened by the continued and intensifying attacks on civilians across Sudan. Read more »
March 18
South Sudan: Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Calls for the Protection of the Population and Respect for Humanitarian Efforts Amid Rising Tensions in Upper Nile State
The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, Upper Nile State,… Read more »
March 13
Mozambique: UN Emergency Fund Allocates U.S.$6 Million to Assist People in Mozambique Ahead of Cyclone's Landfall
Three days before Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall in northern Mozambique, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocated US$6 million to help hundreds of… Read more »
March 10
Sudan: Urgent Appeal As Major Donors Reduce Life-Saving Funding Amid Sudan Crisis
Sudden funding cuts by top government donors are a catastrophic blow to humanitarian assistance in Sudan, a country in the grip of one of the deadliest humanitarian crises of our… Read more »
March 06
Africa: UN Releases U.S.$110 Million to Shore Up Life-Saving Assistance in Neglected Humanitarian Crises
With global humanitarian funding being scaled back precipitously, the United Nations today allocated US$110 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to boost… Read more »
March 03
Central Africa: Humanitarian Coordinator Calls for Respect of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law in North and South Kivu Provinces
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expresses his deep concern about the increasing number of incidents of targeted… Read more »
February 27
Sudan: Protect Civilians in Sudan, They Have Suffered Enough in Nearly Two Years of Conflict - Statement By the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami
Since the start of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, civilians have been exposed to unprecedented levels of violence and suffering. Humanity is the first casualty of war, and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Humanitarian Community in the DRC Calls for $2.54 Billion to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 11 Million People Affected By Crises
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the humanitarian community today launched the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) to mobilize $2.54 billion. This… Read more »
February 26
Somalia: Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 4.4 Million People Into Hunger, Federal Government of Somalia and UN Warn
New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices. Read more »
February 19
Sudan: Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan
Remarks at the joint launch of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and Regional Refugee Response Plan Read more »
February 18
Central Africa: The Humanitarian Coordinator Alerts On the Humanitarian Consequences of the Crisis in South Kivu and Calls for an End to the Fighting
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, expresses his deep concern regarding the humanitarian consequences of the continued… Read more »
February 17
Sudan: UN Relief Chief Urges Support for Sudan, Says 'Civilians Paying the Highest Price'
Remarks at the joint launch of the 2025 Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and Regional Refugee Response Plan by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: UN Urges Global Action to Protect and Support Civilians Devastated By Sudan's War
Sudan is among the most devastating crises of our time. The UN and partners urge global action on their US$6 billion appeal to help people in the country and the region Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: UN Emergency Fund Commits U.S.$5 Million to Support Coordinated Anticipatory Action for Floods in Nigeria
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has pre-arranged US$5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support an anticipatory action* initiative for… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Allocates U.S.$5 Million for Anticipatory Action for Floods Preparedness, Early Response in Nigeria
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released US$5 million from the Central Emergency Fund (CERF) for anticipatory action* to floods in Nigeria. Read more »
February 06
Sudan: Protect Civilians Trapped in Crisis in South Kordofan and Blue Nile
South Kordofan and Blue Nile states are on the brink of catastrophe as violence continues to escalate at an alarming rate. Read more »
February 04
Congo-Kinshasa: All Efforts Must Be Mobilized for the Urgent Reopening of Goma Airport
he Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bruno Lemarquis, is calling on all parties to mobilize for the urgent reopening of Goma airport, a crucial access… Read more »
January 30
Congo-Kinshasa: The Extremely Serious Humanitarian Situation in Goma Requires Immediate Attention From the International Community
The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, reiterates his deep concern over the critical situation in Goma. After several days of… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: UN High-Level Mission Visits Bama, Borno State, Ahead of Fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, the SRSG for the UN… Read more »
January 26
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Scale of Suffering in DR Congo Demands Urgent Attention,' UN Deputy Relief Chief Tells Security Council
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and… Read more »
