In Israel, where 1,400 people have been killed so far, and in Gaza, where more than 9,000 have been killed according to Hamas-run authorities, 70 per cent of the victims are women and children.
We restate High Commissioner Türk’s calls on officials of Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces - as well as armed groups affiliated with them - to unequivocally condemn these vile acts.
UNFPA estimates over 3,000 pregnant women need lifesaving health services. UNFPA is dispatching emergency supplies to assist families, including medicines and reproductive health kits.
Afghanistan + 1 more
Many children and families are returning with nothing and have nothing waiting for them. Last week, 57% more people crossed into Afghanistan compared with the previous week, says Save the Children.
In 15 herding communities across the West Bank, at least 98 households (828 people), including 313 children, have been displaced amid settler violence or movement restrictions since 7 October.
Since the resumption of clashes between SAF and RSF in Nyala (South Darfur), Zalingei (Central Darfur), El Fasher (North Darfur), and El Geneina (West Darfur), civilians have been heavily impacted.
Burkina Faso + 23 more
The 18 hotspots comprise 22 countries and territories that will see worsening food insecurity between November and April. Burkina Faso, Mali, South Sudan, Sudan and Palestine are of highest concern.
Uganda + 2 more
By the end of September, 74,618 new arrivals were received and a total of 225,000 arrivals have been recorded since 2022. UNHCR warns that $112.4 million is needed until the end of the year.
In July this year, ReliefWeb achieved a remarkable milestone – the one-millionth humanitarian update was posted on the site. As such it adds yet another string to our bow – in 2022, we attracted a notable 20 million users.
The past few years have been significant - going to 24/7 updating of humanitarian information in 2015, launching the responsive site in 2020 to make it easier to access the site...
