Through these interventions, Oxfam has positioned itself as a key actor addressing SRHR priorities in the country, and has forged critical partnerships with service-providers, academic institutions, national and sub-national institutions, local civil society actors, informal grassroots groups and young activists, and feminist, queer 4 and women’s rights organisations working on the same issues.
Insecurity Insight identified 2895 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care in the occupied Palestinian territory between 07 October 2023 and 28 August 2025.
Mental Health Matters – Awareness Program by Medrar Foundation and LAU Civic Engagement Students
In partnership with the Lebanese American University (LAU) Civic Engagement Students, Medrar Foundation launched a community initiative titled “Mental Health Matters.” The program aimed to break the stigma surrounding mental health in Lebanon and to equip individuals—especially youth and parents—with practical coping tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional distress during economic and social hardships.
A total of 164,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in countries neighboring South Sudan, including an estimated 33,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 35,000 in Ethiopia, 70,000 in Sudan, and 26,000 in Uganda. In addition, over 131,000 Sudanese refugees have returned from South Sudan in recent months.
NICEF calls for all parties to fully uphold their obligations under international law and the ceasefire agreement. Civilians, especially children, must be protected at all times. Displaced people must be allowed to move freely and voluntarily return to their homes safely, as soon as conditions allow.
South Sudan continues to experience severe and widespread flooding, with conditions worsening across multiple states. As of 23 October, an estimated 960,600 people have been affected in 26 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity accounting for more than 92 per cent of the total caseload.
The Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) 2025 is a nationwide assessment designed to provide credible, multi-sectoral data on the needs of displaced, non-displaced and returnee populations across Sudan.
UNHCR continues to provide protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, IDPs, returnees, stateless people, and host communities based on identified needs, vulnerabilities and available resources.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the continued diplomatic efforts to protect the fragile ceasefire in Gaza which has brought the prospect of much needed safety to millions of civilians who have endured more than two years of devastation. The IRC urges all parties to ensure that this progress marks the beginning of a lasting peace and a sustained scale-up of humanitarian assistance.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was forced to leave Gaza City on 24 September 2025 amid the intensified Israeli offensive. With the start of the ceasefire on October 10, huge numbers of displaced people returned north to Gaza City.
The earthquakes affected most parts of Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and the Caraga Region, displacing thousands of families and damaging critical infrastructure, including homes, schools, hospitals, and government facilities.
As of 16 October, and since 8 December 2024, a total of 1,099,768 Syrian individuals have returned to Syria from other countries, while 1,880,432 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to areas of origin or selected locations in the country.
This report captures the current situation and Islamic Relief’s role within it. Drawing on internal field insights, humanitarian data, and strategic reflections, it lays out a clear call — as the crisis becomes protracted, the response must evolve.
As of 03 October 2025, Mobility Tracking data indicates that 986,192 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to their communities, indicating a less than one per cent increase from 981,490 reported since 31 May 2025. The total number of IDPs recorded stands at 64,417, reflecting a 22 per cent decrease compared to the previous round.
Shelter Repairs in Areas of Origin: Numerous houses in rural As-Sweida and Dar’a have been looted, vandalized, or burned, requiring minor to moderate repairs to facilitate safe, voluntary, and dignified returns.
4,823 Sudanese refugee students in Chad sat the Sudanese Baccalaureate examinations, restoring their pathway to certification and future opportunities. Since January, nearly 1.4 million children have benefited from UNICEF-supported education progremmes.
Sudan is facing a worsening cholera outbreak as conflict, displacement, and heavy rains create conditions for the rapid spread of waterborne diseases. The situation is growing increasingly dire as the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “concerning case fatality rate” of 2.8%, nearly three times the emergency threshold, signaling that the cholera outbreak is spiraling beyond control and demanding an immediate scale-up of response efforts.
In September, communities across South Sudan continued to face severe humanitarian challenges, including flooding, food insecurity, violence, displacement, and disease outbreaks. As of 30 September, over 639,000* people were affected by flooding in 26 counties across six states, with Jonglei and Unity worst hit.
Since 8 December 2024, a total of 1,099,768 individuals have returned to Syria from other countries while 1,880,432 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to areas of origin or selected locations.
This guidance document aims to provide a clear and practical overview of the minimum technical standards for shelters to be applied in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
