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Introduction Since its inception, UNICEF’s mandate has involved the rapid response to humanitarian crises. Our continuing presence in more than 150 countries and territories means that we are often on the spot long before, and long after, a crisis or unstable situation occurs. UNICEF’s role in...

Oxfam's humanitarian policy notes set out our learning on a wide range of issues affecting humanitarian action around the world. They are the best place to find short summaries of Oxfam's experience and views on global humanitarian issues. The current titles cover subjects directly affecting...

Last March, the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai claimed more than 1,000 lives and displaced tens of thousands of people in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The situation at the time was catastrophic. With wind speeds of about 200 kilometres per hour, the cyclone hit the poorest the hardest...

With Turkey leaving the border open for 72 hours, many refugee families are making their way cross over into Europe. A large number of Syrian refugees are heading toward Europe through Turkish border towns, following the announcement by Turkish officials that the country can no longer afford to...

This article highlights Mohammed Ghanim, a Yemeni program officer for WFP, who is living and working in Yemen, currently the site of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. He describes the reality of life on the ground, the role of the WFP, and his hopes for the country. In the last few years...

This situation report gives an overview of the recent humanitarian situation in Yemen, highlighting the situation in numbers as well as UNICEF's response and funding. It anlyzes programme responses with regards to the Suspected Cholera Response; Health and Nutrition; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene...

SUMMARY It is critical that all parties involved in COP24 rapidly reduce emissions to meet the 1.5oC target and address underlying vulnerability. Parties must recognise that reducing emissions alone will not be sufficient in reducing climate change impacts. We are calling on governments to take...

Peter Walker, who has over 25 years of experience in international humanitarian relief, is a leader of a group based at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University. In this video, he explains how through research, we can understand the factors that cause, or exacerbate humanitarian...