Humanitarian News

Gaza Faces Looming Humanitarian Catastrophe as Winter Approaches, Threatening Hundreds of Thousands of Displaced People ————————————————- The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is expected to deteriorate further with the approaching winter season, as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians…

UN: 33.7 Million People in Sudan Need Humanitarian Assistance as Crisis Deepens ————————————– The United Nations has warned that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with approximately 33.7 million people in need of urgent assistance. The UN Office for the…

Islamic Relief UK Launches Charity Week to Provide Support for Vulnerable Children ————————————— The student-led initiative has developed into a global movement, promoting humanitarian action, community solidarity and Islamic values through fundraising activities, sponsored events, creative challenges and community gatherings.…

Global Multidimensional Poverty Rises to 1.2 Billion for First Time Since 2010 ———————————— The number of people living in acute multidimensional poverty worldwide has risen to 1.2 billion, marking the first increase since the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was…

ICRC President Warns of Humanitarian Consequences of Escalating Middle East Conflict —————————————— Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has reportedly warned that further military escalation in the Middle East could have devastating consequences for…

UN: Over 12 Million Girls Marry Before 18 Each Year ——————————- More than 12 million girls worldwide marry before the age of 18 every year, putting their education, health, safety and future choices at risk, the United Nations has warned…

UN Women: 11.7 Million More Women and Girls Could Face Food Insecurity ————————————- UN Women has warned that an additional 11.7 million women and girls across 28 countries could face food insecurity by the end of 2026, amid escalating conflict…

Pope Expresses Concern Over Suffering and Exploitation of Refugee Children, Calls for Global Responsibility ————————— Pope has expressed deep concern over the suffering and exploitation faced by migrant and refugee children around the world, calling for greater international responsibility to…

UNESCO Warns of 33% Increase in Attacks on Schools During 2025 ———————————————— The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned of a sharp rise in attacks targeting educational institutions worldwide, reporting a 33 percent increase during 2025…

UN Report: Gaza is the Most Dangerous Location for Humanitarian Workers Globally A new report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that the Gaza Strip was the deadliest location for humanitarian workers last…