Heartbroken by the relentless spread of gang violence targeting civilians in
#Haiti
.
This week, thousands have been forced to flee Port-au-Prince. Again.
Haitians deserve peace and have the right to a brighter future.
Floods driven by
#ElNi
ño have ravaged Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and other parts of East Africa, causing significant loss of life and disruption.
We're working with partners and local authorities to intensify relief efforts and remain steadfast to support those most vulnerable.
#Gaza
:
❗️A 3rd water line resumes operations after complete shutdown since October - could serve ±300K people in Gaza City.
❗️Continued constraints on entry of medical supplies/equipment.
❗️Joint
@UNESCWA
-
@UNDP
assessment points to +20-year setback in human development. More 👇
"The people of
#Sudan
have run out of time", warns
@EdemWosornu
.
"The world cannot watch as the people of Sudan go through utter devastation."
Every day conflict continues, humanitarian needs rise.
Full statement 📹⤵️
Escalating conflict in
#Sudan
's El Fasher endangers over 800K people, with alarming reports of restricted movement and attacks on fleeing civilians.
The fighting must stop.
All parties must protect civilians and ensure safe passage to secure areas.
#DRCongo
stands on the brink of catastrophe.
⚠️ 7.2M people are displaced.
⚠️ Gender-based violence is rampant.
⚠️ More than 25M people face emergency levels of hunger.
"The international community must mobilize additional resources."
Read the
@iascch
statement. 👇
Another dark day for the humanitarian community in
#Sudan
.
The killing of aid workers is unconscionable. Those who risk everything to help others must be protected.
Humanitarian workers are
#NotATarget
.
We’re excited to join forces with
@qatarairways
. Our
@Ahmed_Marii
and CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer shook on it today.
With such massive humanitarian needs around the world, partnerships are key.
Only by working together can we make a real difference and save more lives.
#ElNi
ño is intensifying weather extremes, affecting 30M people in Southern Africa with the harshest mid-season drought in over a century.
I’ve allocated $13.5M from
@UNCERF
to bolster early action & response and enhance community resilience against the climate crisis.
Since 7 October, in the
#WestBank
:
🔺 At least 800 Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians recorded, resulting in casualties or property damage.
🔺 Movement drastically restricted, hindering aid efforts and Palestinians' access to basic services, workplaces, and markets. 👇
Impact of
#ElNi
ño-driven rainfall deficits and above-average temperatures in
#Mozambique
:
🌱 Agriculture and rural livelihoods disrupted, resulting in poor harvests and limited sources of income.
🌱 1.25M people risk falling into severe, emergency food insecurity.
Learn more 🔽
The Kharkiv Region has been hit by strikes every single day, killing and injuring civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure in violation of
#International
humanitarian law.
Humanitarian Coordinator, Denise Brown, visited the site of a recent Russian attack. Watch more🎥:
My work teaches me daily about the power of humility & deep listening ⭐
Women-led organizations, with their deep community ties, are 🗝️ to effective responses.
Supporting these leaders means giving them trust and space, not just funds.
Learn why from
@UNOCHA
Gender Unit Chief
📍Asia and the Pacific:
#Philippines
: Extreme heat due to El Niño.
#Myanmar
: Civilians flee conflict in the southeast.
#Indonesia
: 6.2 magnitude earthquake causes injuries and damage.
#Pakistan
: Flood relief efforts are ongoing.
More ➡️
♦️Many displaced have returned but large number remain in relocation areas & need assistance
♦️Inter-agency mission witnessed ongoing humanitarian response & identified significant gaps across sectors
♦️Some 149 schools closed due to the clashes
More in Flash Update ⤵️
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled unimaginable suffering and misery, and sought refuge in
#Gaza
's southernmost area.
"A ground operation in Rafah will be nothing short of a tragedy beyond words," warned
@UNReliefChief
.
His statement:
#Gaza
:
⚠️ Streets and public spaces are littered with explosive remnants of war, posing health and safety issues.
⚠️ The risk of exposure to unexploded ordnance is at its “most dangerous stage,” warns
@UNMAS
.
⚠️ Over 10K people are estimated to be missing under rubble.
More ⬇️
It is now the second time Kenya is affected by floods in less than a year.
We need emergency assistance like the one provided by
@KenyaRedCross
in support of Government efforts.
But we also need longer term solutions to the climate crisis.
In
#Somalia
, humanitarian needs are expected to increase due to heavy seasonal rains.
Partners have pre-positioned supplies to meet the needs of 770,000 people who may be affected.
Displaced people are particularly vulnerable.
@EOgoso
shares the latest from Baidoa. ⤵️📹