Humanitarian News

UN Warns of “Dire” Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfall ————————— According to a UN spokesperson, a significant global humanitarian funding shortfall has been reported for 2025, Xinhua reported. As of August 7, less than 17% of the required $46 billion has…

International Community Urged to Restore Rohingya Humanitarian Aid and Support Rights ——————————————– A new study from the University of Exeter highlights the urgent need for the international community to reverse recent cuts to humanitarian aid for the Rohingya refugees and…

UNICEF: 600,000 Syrian Children Face Severe Malnutrition —————- UNICEF has released a report highlighting a grave humanitarian crisis in Syria, announcing that 600,000 Syrian children are currently suffering from malnutrition, with 177,000 of them experiencing severe wasting, Shia Waves Persian…

UN Raises Alarm on Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan ———————————— The humanitarian situation in Sudan is rapidly deteriorating, marked by severe hunger, widespread disease, and extreme weather conditions, Anadolu Agency reported citing the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…

Afghan Red Crescent Details Extensive Humanitarian Aid Efforts ——————————– The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has provided an annual briefing in Kabul, outlining its comprehensive humanitarian efforts across the country, Khaama Press reported. The organization reported that more than 30,000…

US to Destroy 500 Tons of Food Aid Amid Global Hunger Crisis ————————- The United States is set to burn nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid, including high-energy fortified wheat biscuits intended for malnourished children in Pakistan and…

UNAids Chief Warns HIV Infections and Deaths Could Soar After US Aid Cuts …………………. HIV infections and Aids-related deaths could surge dramatically over the next four years due to severe cuts in US aid funding, the head of UNAids has…

World Bank Warns of Surging Poverty in Conflict Zones ………………… Conflicts and related deaths have more than tripled since the early 2000s, pushing millions deeper into poverty, the World Bank warned in a new report released Friday. The report highlights…

UN-WFP Warns of Rising Hunger in 13 Global Hotspots, with 5 Facing Imminent Famine —————————— The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning about escalating hunger in 13 critical hotspots worldwide, with five nations at immediate…

The report outlines targeted attacks by extremist groups and state-sponsored repression, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention to these human rights violations. In Pakistan, significant incidents included a prolonged siege in Parachinar, leading to severe shortages of essentials, and…