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Humanitarian concerns as Red Sea conflict escalates 

Posted on 18 January 2024

Since the initiation of the Israel Gaza conflict on October 7, Yemen’s Houthis rebels have been conducting missile attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, targeting those on route to Israel.…
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UN Agencies launch Anticipatory Action Programme in Philippines

Posted on 11 January 2024

Last week, United Nations agencies in the Philippines established an ongoing Anticipatory Action (AA) Programme, aiming to protect at risk communities from typhoons before they hit.
 
More typhoons enter the Philippines’ area of…
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7000 Rohingya homeless following destructive fire in Cox's Bazaar

Posted on 10 January 2024

On January 7, a destructive fire swept though Camp 5 of Cox's Bazaar refugee camp in Bangladesh, flaring up at around 1am and brought under control a few hours later. There…
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Increased Russian strikes in Ukraine over the new year

Posted on 10 January 2024

Over the past couple of weeks, Russia have upscaled their offensive in Ukraine through widespread attacks on populated cities. On December 29, overnight strikes impacted nine out of Kyiv’s 10 districts, with…
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2024 Gaza Update

Posted on 10 January 2024

Three months since the initiation of conflict in the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to spiral. Over 23,000 civilians have now been killed in the conflict, with an estimated 70%…
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Global Refugee Forum a "bright burst of light" for displaced populations

Posted on 21 December 2023

From 13-15 December the Global Refugee Forum took place in Geneva. Themed “Action. Unity. Impact”, it bought together over 4000 people to “support the practical implementation of the objectives set out in…
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Japan funds new disaster preparedness programme for Vanuatu

Posted on 21 December 2023

Japan and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have signed an agreement with Vanuatu to assist the nation with disaster preparedness.

'Strengthening Resilience to Disaster and Displacement Risks' is a US $5.2…
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Intensifying clashes and deteriorating situation in Sudan, dire predictions for 2024

Posted on 21 December 2023

The escalation of violence between the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces in Sudan since April has created “a convergence of a worsening humanitarian calamity and a catastrophic human rights crisis”,…
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New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister visits Fiji on first overseas trip

Posted on 21 December 2023

From 15-16 December, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters visited Suva, Fiji to meet with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna. Discussions centred around economic resilience,…
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Press Release: New Zealand humanitarian organisations unanimously urge political leaders to intensify efforts for peace in Gaza at Christmas time

Posted on 21 December 2023

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As parliament adjourns and New Zealand “shuts down” for the holidays, the New Zealand humanitarian community is issuing an urgent plea to…
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