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1 INTRODUCTION For simplicity, we use ‘extreme event’ throughout the rest of this report as a catch-all to refer to both extreme weather event (e.g. floods or storms) and extreme climate events (e.g...

I. Introduction 1. Le présent rapport est soumis en application du paragraphe 5 de la résolution 2708 (2023) du Conseil de sécurité, dans lequel le Conseil a demandé à être informé des progrès...

I. Introduction 1. Le présent rapport est soumis en application du paragraphe 5 de la résolution 2708 (2023) du Conseil de sécurité, dans lequel le Conseil a demandé à être informé des progrès...

I. Introduction 1. The present report is submitted pursuant to paragraph 5 of Security Council resolution 2708 (2023), in which the Council requested to be informed of progress in implementing the...

Sri Lanka's Economy Stabilized; Continued Reforms Critical to Boost Exports and Attract Investment **COLOMBO, October 10, 2024—**Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilized, with growth expected to reach 4.4...

Key messages Guit County has suffered from large-scale protracted flooding since the extended flooding events of 2021. Flood water eroded traditional livelihoods activities, mainly cultivation and...

Discover how IFRC-DREF is making a difference around the globe through locally led actions. The year 2023 was marked by substantial strategic, operational, and procedural changes, propelling the...

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is excited to announce the launch of its quarterly newsletter. This publication aims to highlight the activities and achievements of our various...

Letter from the Emergency Relief Coordinator We thought 2022 was an unforgiving year for people caught up in crises. 2023 turned out to be even worse. From the Occupied Palestinian Territory to...

The Republic of South Sudan has experienced chronic food insecurity for decades and particularly in the last five years. This chronic food insecurity is a result of a combination of factors,...

I. Introducción 1 . Este informe se presenta en virtud de lo dispuesto en el párrafo 5 de la resolución 2708 (2023) del Consejo de Seguridad, en el que el Consejo solicitó que se le informara de los...

I. Introduction 1 . Le présent rapport est soumis en application du paragraphe 5 de la résolution 2708 (2023) du Conseil de sécurité, dans lequel le Conseil a demandé à être informé des progrès...

I. Introduction 1 . The present report is submitted pursuant to paragraph 5 of Security Council resolution 2708 (2023), in which the Council requested to be informed of progress in implementing the...

In the heart of Sri Lanka, from Homagama belonging to the Colombo District, amidst the trials of an economic crisis, Nandani Weerarathne (52), a resilient mother of two, found herself grappling with...

Overview In 2023, WFP began the implementation of its newly approved Country Strategic Plan (CSP) (2023-2027). The new CSP focuses on meeting food and nutrition needs during and after crises,...

Sri Lanka's Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization, but Poverty to Remain Elevated COLOMBO, April 2, 2024 —Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of...

“With the sum of LKR 75,000 that were given to us, we were able to recover from the financial crisis we have been facing,” Munidasa (78) shares, his voice resonating with relief and gratitude. The...

Strong wind has been affecting south-eastern Brazil, in particular the Paraná State over the past few days, causing some severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage...

REGIONAL SITUATION OVERVIEW By the end of 2022, South Sudanese were the fifth largest population of refugees, people in refugee-like situations, and other people in need of international protection ...

This video shows how a school caterer, struggling to make ends meet, is making the most of World Food Programme support 13 March 2024, Tanya Jansz Watch video Watch Nilani Jayarathne describe her...