The 2017 annual report UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) describes record humanitarian needs due to protracted complex crises, the escalation of conflict in several countries, climate change-induced vulnerability and a series of natural disasters. The report takes … Continue reading →
Report published by OCHAopt February 2018 Key Facts Israel exercises direct control over the 20% of Hebron City, known as H2, which is home to approximately 40,000 Palestinians and a few hundred Israeli settlers living in five settlement compounds.[1] At … Continue reading →
The OCHA Occupied Palestinian Territory (OCHA oPt) office was established in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West Bank and Gaza caused by military incursions and closures – mobility restrictions imposed on the Palestinian civilians, local and international … Continue reading →
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Jamie McGoldrick, today called for urgent support to meet the humanitarian needs of victims of violence in Gaza. “The situation in Gaza is devastating and the crisis is far from over,” said Mr. McGoldrick. “For … Continue reading →
The Global Humanitarian Overview produced by UNOCHA is the most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based assessment of world humanitarian needs. The GHO is based on detailed analysis of comprehensive data from a wide range of sources, and face-to-face interviews with hundreds … Continue reading →
Every year, the global community commemorates World Humanitarian Day on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. 19 August was … Continue reading →
ReliefWeb is the leading humanitarian information source on global crises and disasters. It is a specialized digital service of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). We provide reliable and timely information, enabling humanitarian workers to make informed decisions … Continue reading →
Remarks by Ursula Mueller Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Delivered at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Washington DC 26 June 2017 It is an honour and a pleasure … Continue reading →
People People in Need 141.1 million Receiving aid 101.2 million Countries affected 37 Money Required $23.5 billion Funded $6.2 billion Covered 26% Countries Interactive Map Donate Relief specialists consider financial contributions to reputable aid agencies as the most valuable and … Continue reading →
New numbers reveal that a staggering 141 million people across 37 countries need humanitarian assistance and a total of $23.5 billion is required to reach over a 100 million most vulnerable people. So far the global appeal is only funded … Continue reading →