The year was marked by 137 natural disasters in the region, compared with 93 separate events in 2012. The number of people killed by disasters was almost six times higher.
Philippines + 14 more
Philippines + 14 more
The year was marked by 137 natural disasters in the region, compared with 93 separate events in 2012. The number of people killed by disasters was almost six times higher.
Syria + 5 more
This report presents the results achieved in 2013 with humanitarian funds directed to the organizations and actions in the Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan and the Regional Response Plan.
Iraq + 1 more
Domiz camp in Iraq's Kurdistan region currently houses around 45,000 Syrian refugees. There are few mechanisms to address barriers faced by people to access services and there is minimal active inclusion.
A learning review analyses the Communication with Communities Working Group, which OCHA established for the first time as part of the Bopha emergency response.
The toolkit provides an overview of the Gender-Age Marker and its application, as well as guidance on how to integrate gender and age concerns in humanitarian action.
Zimbabwe + 5 more
Funding shortages continue to impede humanitarian partners from delivering complete food baskets, with half rations being distributed in most districts. No new funding has been received since November.
A new report highlights the fact that refugees and internally displaced persons are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the total number of people affected by conflict today.
The survey sought to identify cooking fuel needs, the problems and risks related to firewood collection, and necessary actions to protect IDP girls and women from risks.
World + 18 more
The publication gathers a variety of cases studies, such as Typhoon Bopha, planned development-induced migration from hydroelectric dams in China and the Lower Mekong Delta and slow-onset droughts displacing pastoralists in Kenya.
South Sudan Crisis Response Plan for January to March 2014 requires US$209 million for immediate needs. Of this, $43 million has been secured, leaving a shortfall of $166 million.
Although adult prevalence of HIV has dropped sharply, more effective prevention and treatment programmes remain hindered by social stigma and underfunding.
Top priorities include camp management, food and livelihoods, health, shelter, protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, and the ongoing response to refugees already living in South Sudan.
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos stressed that insecurity continues to have a major impact on efforts to reach people with life-saving assistance.
Humanitarian situation has further deteriorated in the past two weeks, there is a looming risk of disease outbreaks in UN camps, especially for water borne diseases, warns WHO.
The UN food agency urgently needs support from donors for its work through August 2014, to assist both of displaced people and others whose food security is disrupted by violence.
St. Vincent & Grenadines + 3 more
Re-establishing health services and emergency medical care in affected areas is a priority now. Access to potable water is also a major concern.
The latest OCHA situation report stresses the importance of balancing the needs of IDPs and school children as typhoon-affected people continue to shelter in schools.
The insecurity has contributed to poor 2013/14 harvests. If the humanitarian assistance is disrupted between now and the start of the next harvest, food security is likely to reach crisis levels.
About 370,000 people are now seeking shelter in 55 IDP sites in Bangui. The continuing violence hampers the assessment of humanitarian needs outside of Bangui.
The move represents a significant change in the country’s funding priorities to include proactive disaster risk management as well as a focus on response and rehabilitation.