The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

Fragile states are risky environments. Many states fail in their responsibilities to their citizens but those states which are fragile, failed or weak are particularly liable to render their citizens vulnerable. Failures of authority or legitimacy can lead to the emergence of significant organised violence; the impact of this can then be compounded by the failure of the state to protect its citizens, especially minorities.

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

1. DPR Korea - Crisis Watch classifies the situation in DPR Korea as "deteriorating" in response to recent decisions by the authorities there to cut off communications with the Rep. of Korea; an order to ensure its rockets are combat-ready and targeting US bases in the region, and its declaration that it was in a "state of war" with the Rep. of Korea. Source: ICG

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

March 2013 Trends

Deteriorated Situations

Central African Republic (p.2) North Korea (p.5) Egypt (p.11) Syria (p.10) Iraq (p.11) Lebanon (p.10) Myanmar (p.7)

Improved Situations

Nepal (p.6) Turkey (p.9)

Unchanged Situations

The Global Overview is a weekly update that collates humanitarian information from a wide range of sources. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.