October 9, 2026
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Source: UN NewsPlaces named: Myanmar
Years of conflict, displacement, economic disruption, and climate shocks have caused a widespread collapse of basic services and livelihoods in Myanmar, leaving over 37 million people living in or at risk of multidimensional poverty, according to a report released Thursday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The assessment, titled Layers of Deprivation: Multidimensional Poverty in […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Sudan
Qatar Charity launched a humanitarian bridge from Doha to Sudan on Wednesday, October 7, sending 50 trucks carrying essential medicines and medical supplies to support Sudan's healthcare sector amid the country's ongoing conflict. The initiative is organized in partnership with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and Aspetar orthopaedic and sports […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Ethiopia
A coalition of international and regional civil society organizations has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to urgently convene a special session regarding the human rights impact of renewed armed conflict in Ethiopia. The appeal, detailed in a joint letter to UN member and observer states, follows a major resumption of […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Nepal
Mobile medical teams deployed to northern Nepal's Nuwakot district in September to deliver critical healthcare and psychological support to residents cut off by severe flooding that struck the region on August 26. The flooding severely impacted northern districts, including Nuwakot and Rasuwa, destroying vital roads and bridges. In one affected area, two bridges leading to […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: Oxfam
Oxfam International criticized the outcome of the pre-COP climate summit held in Fiji, stating that the talks were an inadequate lead-up to the upcoming COP31 summit scheduled for next month in Türkiye. The organization raised concerns over the absence of leaders from major polluting nations and the lack of substantial new climate finance commitments. According […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: create.org.au
Ahead of the Victorian State Election scheduled for 28 November 2026, advocacy body CREATE Foundation has released its policy priorities, calling on the next state government to strengthen accountability, housing security, and youth justice safeguards for children and young people in out-of-home care. According to CREATE Foundation, 9,208 children were in out-of-home care in Victoria […]
October 8, 2026
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10 hours ago
Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Gaza
One year after a ceasefire was announced, Palestinians in Gaza continue to face military strikes, severe aid shortages, and mass displacement, according to a report released by the humanitarian organization Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief reported that ongoing Israeli attacks over the past year have killed at least 1,454 Palestinians and injured more than 5,000, representing […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWeb
BERLIN — The International Organization for Migration (IOM), supported by the German Government and research partners, announced on 7 October 2026 the release of FLOW, a new open-access dataset providing annual estimates of international migration movements between all countries worldwide from 1960 onward. Published in Nature Scientific Data, the dataset was launched during a visit […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Australia · Nepal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Melbourne on 8 October 2026 to discuss disaster recovery, bilateral ties, and efforts to locate missing Australian citizens following devastating floods in Nepal. During the meeting, the Australian Government announced an additional $15 million in funding to support Nepal's long-term recovery and […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Kenya
Kenya's Ministry of Health has announced the country's first confirmed case and subsequent death from Ebola in Nairobi, prompting humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to monitor the situation closely alongside health authorities. MSF stated it has been supporting Ebola response preparedness across Kenya since the onset of the regional outbreak in the Democratic Republic […]