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reliefweb.intRegional Refugee Response for the Ukraine Situation - 2022-2026: From Emergency Response to SolutionsCountries: Ukraine, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. INTRODUCTION Over four and a half years, governments, refugees, host communities, civil society organizations, national actors, donors, UN agencies and international partners worked together to support one of the largest refugee responses in Europe since the Second World War. This publication reflects on the collective achievements of the regional Refugee Response Plan (RRP) for the Ukraine Situation, highlights lessons learned and remaining challenges, and looks ahead to the next phase of refugee protection, inclusion and solutions, and the evolving coordination arrangements that will support these efforts. This next phase unfolds in a significantly changed operational landscape. National systems are assuming greater responsibility, while the humanitarian footprint has already become more targeted amid global funding constraints, with fewer humanitarian actors engaged and reduced levels of complementary assistance available to refugees. At the same time, needs have not disappeared. Developments inside Ukraine remain uncertain, with intensified hostilities and attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure continuing to drive displacement and underscoring the risk of further escalation and the potential for renewed refugee movements.

Regional Refugee Response for the Ukraine Situation - 2022-2026: From Emergency Response to Solutions #Refugees

reliefweb.intQ3 2026 At A Glance Report - Lebanon Livelihoods SectorCountries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.

Q3 2026 At A Glance Report - Lebanon Livelihoods Sector #Refugees

reliefweb.intInter-Agency Romania Update - August 2026Countries: Romania, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.

Inter-Agency Romania Update - August 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intNepal on the road to success – unlocking USD 30 millions of climate financeCountry: Nepal Source: Government of the United Kingdom Please refer to the attached file. In 2025, Nepal embarked on an ambitious journey: accessing two major international climate funds, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the new Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD).1 With the support of the Resilience, Adaptation and Inclusion in Nepal (RAIN) Technical Assistance and Strategic Learning Unit (TA SLU) 2, a nationally-driven process started to design robust project proposals that increase the resilience of the most vulnerable to climate impacts and inevitable loss and damage. This brief summarises the lessons learned from this capacitybuilding initiative and offers practical recommendations to stakeholders and Technical Assistance (TA) providers interested in unlocking climate finance for Nepal.

Nepal on the road to success – unlocking USD 30 millions of climate finance #Refugees

reliefweb.intEthiopia stakeholders chart path forward for stronger hand hygiene systemsCountry: Ethiopia Source: World Health Organization As the world marks Global Handwashing Day, stakeholders in Ethiopia are renewing efforts to strengthen hand hygiene systems as a cornerstone of public health, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness. Government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and media representatives gathered in Addis Ababa to review findings from Ethiopia's Hand Hygiene for All (HH4A) Enabling Environment Assessment and identify actions to advance hand hygiene systems across community settings. The national stakeholders' workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water and Energy, Ministry of Transport, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, WaterAid, CARE, World Vision, IRC-WASH, iDE, Water For Good, PSI, media organizations, and other partners. The workshop reviewed progress and challenges in creating an enabling environment for sustainable hand hygiene interventions in households, schools, workplaces, public institutions, and communities. Participants examined findings from the HH4A Enabling Environment Assessment, which evaluates governance, financing, human capacity, and monitoring systems that support hand hygiene implementation. Hand hygiene remains one of the most cost-effective public health interventions, helping prevent infectious diseases and strengthen community resilience. Observed annually on 15 October, Global Handwashing Day serves as a reminder that handwashing with soap is a simple yet powerful practice that can save lives, reduce disease transmission, and improve health outcomes. The workshop highlighted the importance of translating global guidance, including the WHO and UNICEF Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings, into practical actions that improve access to handwashing facilities, promote behaviour change, and strengthen national systems. “Hand hygiene is a highly cost-effective way to protect health, and COVID-19 demonstrated that it is a frontline defence in emergency and pandemic response. Yet attention too often fades once the emergency passes. We need sustained political commitment, dedicated financing, and clear accountability to make hand hygiene part of routine planning in every sector.” Waltaji Terfa Kutane, Health and Environment Officer, WHO Ethiopia Through group discussions, participants identified several priority challenges affecting HH4A implementation in Ethiopia. These included inadequate political commitment and prioritization of hand hygiene, weak accountability and leadership ownership, fragmented financing, limited human and institutional capacity, and weak monitoring and information systems. Participants noted that although hand hygiene often receives heightened attention during public health emergencies, sustained investments and routine implementation remain limited. Stakeholders also highlighted the need for stronger multisectoral coordination, improved data systems, dedicated financing mechanisms, clearer accountability arrangements, and setting-specific standards and targets. Poor integration of hand hygiene indicators into monitoring systems, insufficient advocacy, inadequate resource mobilization, and limited technical capacity were identified as key barriers to sustainable progress. To address these challenges, participants recommended a set of priority actions, including high-level advocacy to secure stronger political commitment; integration of hand hygiene into sector plans, budgets, and performance reviews; establishment of clear accountability mechanisms; strengthened domestic resource mobilization; development of dedicated financing and expenditure-tracking systems; enhanced technical and institutional capacity; and improved data collection, analysis, and use for decision-making. The workshop also called for revitalizing existing multisectoral coordination platforms, strengthening collaboration among the health, water, education, and other sectors, and expanding engagement with media and professional associations to sustain awareness and behaviour change efforts. Participants emphasized the importance of developing and disseminating setting-specific standards and targets to ensure consistent implementation across community settings. As a way forward, stakeholders agreed on the need to maintain momentum through continued dialogue, stronger partnerships, and joint resource mobilization efforts. Recommendations from the assessment and workshop discussions will be shared with relevant ministries and decision-makers to support high-level action and implementation of the HH4A roadmap. As Ethiopia commemorates Global Handwashing Day, the workshop underscores the country's commitment to ensuring that hand hygiene remains a national public health priority. Strengthening hand hygiene systems will not only help prevent the spread of infectious diseases but also contribute to healthier communities, improved preparedness for future health emergencies, and progress toward universal access to safe hygiene services for all. Media contacts Alemtsehay Zergaw Gebremichael Communications Officer WHO Ethiopia Email: gebremichaela@who.int

Ethiopia stakeholders chart path forward for stronger hand hygiene systems #Refugees

reliefweb.intSouth Sudan conducts a full-scale simulation exercise to test Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) readinessCountry: South Sudan Source: World Health Organization The Ministry of Health of South Sudan, together with the National Public Health Institute (NPHI), and with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), UNICEF, and other partners, conducted a five-day full-scale simulation exercise (SIMEX) from 19 to 24 October in Juba, Yei and Yambio to test the country’s readiness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). South Sudan has not reported any BVD case so far. South Sudan is effectively using this time to build her BVD readiness capabilities. In this preparedness and readiness period, South Sudan has set up surveillance systems that have to date detected 71 alerts, verified 23 credible alerts that met the BVD standard case definition, before testing them negative at the established national public health laboratory. The suspected alerts meeting the BVD case definitions were safely isolated in the designated holding Areas that have been established in the 15 high-risk counties that border DRC and Uganda. The prioritization of counties bordering DRC and Uganda is a strategic choice made by the National preparedness and readiness steering committee to focus the limited assets and resources. This area-based preparedness and readiness capacity building in the 15-priority counties focuses on early detection, timely notification, investigation, isolation, confirmation and containment (including contacts tracing) loop. There is no complacency among the government, health workers or partners. Everyone remains mobilized. The full-scale simulation exercise is part of the country’s efforts to test country’s preparedness capacity to prevent, detect, and manage any suspected cases of Ebola. Its’s objective is to test and validate capabilities for early detection, timely notification and investigation, rapid response, and effective coordination at national, county and community levels, in view of the ongoing BVD outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Kenya. “As of October, South Sudan’s readiness level stands at 72.5 percent with varying levels of readiness in the11 different pillars. The simulation exercise is critical to test if these pillars can coherently work together at the right speed and technical accuracy to effectively contain any potential Ebola virus importation” Said Dr Ader Macar Aciek, Executive Director, National Public Health Institute (NPHI) “During the simulation exercise, the system will be activated including coordination, early detection, infection prevention and control, case management, risk communication and community engagement and safe/dignified burial.” This is the time to test our capabilities for BVD outbreak containment before we are confronted by the virus itself.” The SIMEX involved 10 participating sites (3 in Yambio, 3 in Yei and 4 in Juba), all supported by 9 facilitators, 9 evaluators and 9 observers. The exercise was managed by at least 3 facilitators (one in each of the three preparedness hubs in the country’s adopted hub and spoke readiness and response structure). And all three test locations were coordinated by a command-and-control centre at the national level. In the field, over 100 participants from Ministry of Health, National Public Health Institute, and health implementing partners, facilitated by WHO, UNICEF, Africa CDC, UN/IOM and FHI/360 Strides Project. The exercise was designed to test the detection-to-containment loop in line with IHR/Emergency Committee temporary recommendations. Hypothetical scenarios of multiple suspected cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) were used in the 10 simulation sites of three hubs. “A lot has been done BUT more needs be done to close the remaining gaps. This simulation exercise is critical to evaluate and find the remaining operational capacity gaps in our outbreaks management”, said Dr Moses Ongom, WHO Representative (OIC) for South Sudan. “Several drills and functional exercises have been conducted in high-risk areas leading up to this full-scale simulation.” In this full-scale simulation exercise, we tested ability to recognize suspected Ebola, investigate cases, patient referral, isolate credible cases, including donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE); preparation of chlorine solutions for disinfection; safe collection, packaging and transportation of blood samples (pre-analytic phase); terminal disinfection, vehicle disinfection; and waste management at healthcare centers; safe and dignified burials; data management, analysis and interpretation; reporting; contacts identification, listing/tracing and daily follow up; screening of travelers at a designated points of entry (POE) and testing the linkages and communication with the EVD hotlines responding to the scenario of a potential EVD outbreak in South Sudan. The full scale simulation exercise also tested overall coordination and communication at national and sub-national levels and the linkages between the three levels of government; surveillance, and reporting of public health events; public health emergency operations Centre (PHEOC) activation, case management at designated isolation/treatment units; infection prevention and control practices; disinfection and waste management; risk communications; engagement of communities; finance and administration; operations support and logistics; movement of emergency supplies and equipment, Entry/exit screening of travelers, PHEOC ability to coordinate the multiple entities, collaboration of the various institutions among others. Following the conclusion of the SIMEX, facilitators and participants reviewed and evaluated the performance of all involved actors in order to generate immediate and short term actions to close the identified gaps. The Ministry of Health, the National Public Health Institute, the United Nations and partners have been working collectively on BVD preparedness since the onset of the outbreak in DRC, Uganda, and more recently Kenya and will continue to strengthen measures. ABOUT WHO: The World Health Organization is the specialized agency of the United Nations Its goal is to bring all people to the highest possible level of health. WHO's role is to lead and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. It leads on key health issues and encourages partnerships where joint action is needed. Through offices in more than 150 countries, the World Health Organization supports countries in achieving their health objectives and supports their national health policies and strategies. For more information on WHO and its activities, visit www.who.int . Media contacts Mr Atem John Ajang Communication Officer Mobile: +211 921736375 Email: atema@who.int RUTAREMARA Alice Communications officer Emaill: rutaremaraa@who.int

South Sudan conducts a full-scale simulation exercise to test Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) readiness #Refugees

reliefweb.intTwenty contacts of Kenya’s first Ebola case released from quarantineCountry: Kenya Source: World Health Organization Nairobi —Today 20 contacts associated with Kenya’s first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease were released from quarantine and reunited with their families after completing the mandatory 21-day monitoring period. A total of 98 contacts now remain in quarantine. The contacts discharged today remained asymptomatic during quarantine. They underwent standard protocols, including a final health assessment, counselling on post-discharge precautions and follow-up where required before being released. “We ask communities to welcome them home warmly,” said Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health in Kenya. “Having completed 21 days without symptoms, they pose no risk of infection to anyone.” Following confirmation of the first Ebola case on 6 October 2026, the Ministry of Health conducted robust contact tracing of anyone who may have been exposed. By 22 October, all contacts were traced, both in Kenya and internationally, and placed in quarantine. As of 26 October 2026, eight contacts had developed symptoms and were confirmed positive for Ebola through laboratory testing. All eight cases were already in quarantine at the time and were immediately transferred to the country’s Ebola treatment centre in Nairobi. In total, Kenya has reported nine confirmed cases and two deaths. All nine cases are part of one connected group and there is no evidence that the virus has spread to the community. World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support health authorities in Kenya on all aspects of the response, including response coordination, disease surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, case management, infection prevention and control, health screening at points of entry and risk communication and community engagement. “People who complete quarantine have helped protect their families, their communities and the whole country,” said Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, WHO Representative to Kenya. “WHO commends the Ministry of Health, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, national and county health teams for their work in responding quickly to every new case.” While there is no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo virus disease, detecting cases early and providing supportive care improves chances of recovery. WHO advises against travel restrictions and recommends evidence-based public health measures, including entry and exit screening at points of entry, surveillance and contact tracing. Media contacts Genna Print Communication officer WHO Kenya Tel: +254 740 466 426 Email: printg@who.int Saida Swaleh Communications and Media Relations Officer WHO Regional Office for Africa Email: saida.swaleh@who.int

Twenty contacts of Kenya’s first Ebola case released from quarantine #Refugees

reliefweb.intDR Congo: Ebola response: Disinformation kills, care saves livesCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: World Health Organization Bunia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo— “They said that at the hospital, they would give my child bad injections and he would die,” says Jeanne*, her voice trembling. These words deeply marked this mother whose six year old child showed suspected symptoms of Ebola. Out of fear of treatment centres, she first sought solutions elsewhere. When her child was finally taken to a health facility, his condition was already critical. Forty eight hours later, he died. Today, Jeanne shares her testimony to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. It all began with a fever and vomiting. Thinking it was malaria, she opted for self medication. But her child’s condition did not improve. Around her, disinformation portrayed Ebola as a commercial scheme and claimed that patients received lethal injections in treatment centres. These falsehoods fueled her mistrust. She then consulted a traditional healer her family had relied on before. “I took my son to our healer. I had hope because he had treated our family for a long time,” Jeanne explains. The child gradually weakened. As his condition worsened, the healer recommended transfer to a health facility. “It was truly painful to lose my child. I deeply regret not going quickly to the health centre,” says the grieving mother. Her testimony reveals how disinformation can influence decisions about seeking appropriate care. For Salif Diarra, social listening analyst at the World Health Organization (WHO), this story should not be seen as an individual fault. “This mother wanted to protect her child. But rumours fueled fear that influenced her decision. When a family sees the treatment centre as a threat, they may hesitate to seek help, even as their loved one’s condition deteriorates,” he says. Such accounts are not isolated. Social listening teams regularly identify claims about supposed lethal injections and rumours that undermine trust in public health interventions. To address this, WHO supports health authorities in analysing community concerns through media, social networks and the toll free number 151. Between May and September 2026, more than 34 650 items of online content were analysed, including rumours and concerns. Three times a week, Ministry of Health and WHO teams review information gathered from communities to identify mis- and disinformation that could delay care seeking. According to Diarra, these exchanges help adapt messages and interventions to community concerns, strengthening trust in the Ebola response. In Rwampara health zone, demystification sessions were organized to address fears about treatment centres. WHO, with partner support, also helped train 100 traditional healers, 20 social media influencers and 150 hotline operators to improve access to reliable information. In Ituri, these efforts include community dialogues and public forums. Frédérick Mungobijira, head of infodemic management in Ituri, recalls a situation in Katogu health area where rumours had sparked strong resistance to response teams. “We organized community dialogues with local leaders to explain the disease and fight misinformation. After these exchanges, response teams were able to access communities that had previously been hostile.” Since the start of the outbreak, more than 1000 rumours have been addressed in Ituri. These interventions help reduce resistance and encourage early care seeking. For Jeanne, healing also requires psychological support. After her child’s death, she attends sessions with a WHO psychologist who helps her express her grief and gradually regain emotional balance. “The psychologist helps me a lot. He listens, advises and supports me. Today, I feel better,” she says. Jeanne’s sister denounces the influence of rumours, disinformation and misinformation. “Some people said it was dangerous to take a sick person to the hospital, that they might never return alive. Today, we stay close to our sister, listen to her and encourage her to overcome this ordeal. We are all deeply affected. The little one was full of life,” she says. For Diarra, restoring trust requires listening to communities and responding concretely to their concerns. “Reliable information must be accessible, understandable and delivered by people communities trust. We must listen to families’ fears and respond with respect,” he says. Despite her grief, Jeanne has chosen to testify to encourage other parents to seek care quickly. “I ask all parents not to believe mis- and disinformation. As soon as a child is sick, you must go quickly to a health centre to receive appropriate care. I would not want another mother to live what I have lived,” she says. Media contacts René Koundou IFONO Chargé de communication OMS - République Centrafricaine Email : ifonor@who.int Kayi Lawson Communications Officer Regional Office for Africa Email: lawsonagbluluf@who.int Eugene Kabambi Communications Officer WHO DRC Tel : +243 81 715 1697 Office : +47 241 39 027 Email: kabambie@who.int

DR Congo: Ebola response: Disinformation kills, care saves lives #Refugees

reliefweb.intWFP Guatemala Country Brief, October 2026Country: Guatemala Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file.

WFP Guatemala Country Brief, October 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intEbola survivor clinics strengthen the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: World Health Organization Bunia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo— Leaving an Ebola treatment centre (ETC) does not mark the end of a patient’s care journey. In Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province, the survivor clinic takes over from treatment centres to support survivors through to the completion of their physical and psychological recovery. Beyond medical care, these clinics provide spaces for listening, support and assistance with social reintegration. “We cannot have a successful response without a survivor clinic,” says Dr Huguette Mbuyi Musadi, a member of the Ministry of Health’s survivor identification and follow-up pillar. For her, medical recovery alone is not enough. Since the beginning of the outbreak, more than 2700 people have been declared cured and require post-recovery medical follow-up. “When a survivor comes to the clinic, we examine them from head to toe to check whether they have any disorders or associated conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. Above all, however, we must manage the aftereffects linked to Ebola,” she says. The effects of Ebola can take different forms, including joint pain, chronic fatigue, neurological disorders, particularly memory difficulties, as well as psychological manifestations such as stress and irritability. “As a survivor, I can say that forgetfulness is common. You may forget something today and only remember it two days later. Then there is irritability and a great deal of stress,” says Ganisikalé, an Ebola survivor. To manage Ebola-related conditions even after recovery, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and with support from UN’s Central Emergency Fund and the UK government, established its first survivor clinic in Bunia, the epicentre of the outbreak. Operational since 19 September 2026, the clinic had provided care to more than 400 Ebola survivors. A second survivor clinic was established in Beni, North Kivu Province and has been receiving survivors since 17 October 2026. Beyond health services, the clinics provide an environment where survivors can speak openly about their challenges and receive support to overcome stigma within their communities. These medical facilities are a natural continuation of the care provided by ETCs. “Once patients leave the ETC, they may experience physical as well as psychological complications and we are here to provide comprehensive care,” says Dr Roland Kasamaga, Coordinator of the Bunia Survivor Clinic. “Without these clinics, the consequences could be severe. The aftereffects can impact a person throughout their life. It is important for survivors to continue receiving care so that their health and well-being can be restored comprehensively and over the long term.” Another crucial role of the clinics is biological surveillance. The Ebola virus can persist in certain bodily fluids, particularly semen, for months after recovery. If survivors are not monitored, there could be a resurgence of the disease or a relapse. A survivor’s care at the clinic includes consultations in general medicine, psychology and nutrition, as well as laboratory tests. The process takes an average of two hours. At the pharmacy, the final stage of the care process, nurse Elisée Mbusi emphasizes the importance of taking medication correctly and adopting preventive measures. “We provide condoms to men because studies have shown that the virus can remain in semen for a long time. If a survivor continues to engage in unprotected sexual activity, they expose their partner to risk,” she says. For WHO, survivor clinics serve two key objectives. “First, they help prevent the resurgence of the disease within the community from people who have already recovered. Second, they address the physical, psychological and nutritional conditions experienced by survivors and provide holistic support that meets their needs,” explains Dr Brys Busanga, WHO focal person for survivor follow-up. “Without survivor follow-up, the response is incomplete. That is why WHO integrates this component into the response, so that the package of interventions is complete.” Beyond healthcare, survivor clinics also play a community mobilization role. Aimée, a survivor who has become a community mobilizer, explains how she encourages survivors to attend the clinic. “We have a list of survivors and we call them to inform them about the clinic and invite them to come for follow-up consultations. We also tell them that transport costs will be reimbursed,” she explains. The strategy is proving successful. More than 90% of the survivors who are contacted attend their follow-up appointments. Christian Buna, an Ebola survivor, was contacted by Aimée and visited the clinic two days later. “I was declared cured several months ago. I came for a follow-up check-up. I was told that everything is fine, but that I should continue with follow-up care,” he says. “I was listened to and reassured. I am truly satisfied with the work of the health workers. This clinic is extremely important.” Christian has committed himself to mobilizing other survivors to attend regular follow-up consultations. “I will encourage others to come for their check-ups because it is important to understand and monitor your physical and mental condition after such an ordeal,” he says. The Ebola response does not end at the doors of ETCs. Survivor follow-up clinics extend these efforts by ensuring biological surveillance, managing long-term health effects, combating stigma and strengthening community mobilization. They serve as a reminder that recovery is not only a medical victory, but also a process of human and social reconstruction. In these spaces, survivors become active participants in the response, bearers of hope and living proof that resilience is possible in the face of Ebola. The clinics embody a new dimension of the response. “When you go to another hospital, you feel ashamed to say that you are an Ebola survivor. Here, we are free to talk about anything and everything,” says Ganisikalé. “In our clinic, I feel comfortable. It really helps us.” Media contacts Kayi Lawson Communications Officer Regional Office for Africa Email: lawsonagbluluf@who.int Eugene Kabambi Communications Officer WHO DRC Tel : +243 81 715 1697 Office : +47 241 39 027 Email: kabambie@who.int

Ebola survivor clinics strengthen the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #Refugees

reliefweb.intWFP Egypt Country Brief, October 2026Country: Egypt Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. IN NUMBERS 195,000 people assisted in September (60% female) USD 2.4M cash transferred in September USD 11.7M required in the next six months (October 2026 –March 2027) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP’s September Food Security Outcome Monitoring highlighted the important role of sustained WFP cash assistance in supporting the food security of refugee and crisis-affected families in Egypt. Following the re-establishment of WFP’s monthly cash transfer value, the proportion of WFP-assisted households achieving acceptable food consumption increased, and beneficiaries reported greater access to a wider range of nutritious foods. However, households of refugees recently excluded from assistance due to funding shortfalls experienced a rapid deterioration in food security, with many struggling to meet their basic food needs and adopting consumption-based coping strategies.

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WFP Egypt Country Brief, October 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intUNHCR Rwanda - Burundian Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 30 September 2026Countries: Rwanda, Burundi Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.

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UNHCR Rwanda - Burundian Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 30 September 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intEscalation on Yemen’s West Coast: Patterns of harm, IHL concerns and recommendations (01 August – 22 September 2026)Country: Yemen Source: Insecurity Insight Please refer to the attached file. SUMMARY The escalation of hostilities along Yemen’s west coast is putting civilian services and humanitarian operations under increasing pressure. Attacks and disruption affecting healthcare, education, food and water systems are occurring alongside growing displacement, damaged transport routes and reduced humanitarian access. These impacts are interconnected: damage to civilian infrastructure increases humanitarian needs at the same time as insecurity, looting and restrictions make it harder for humanitarian organisations to respond. This report summarises the patterns of harm along Yemen’s West Coast and underlines the need for stronger protection of civilian services and humanitarian operations to ensure improved access to essential goods and assistance for the civilian population. It also underlines the need for better monitoring of the cumulative effects of hostilities on civilian populations and essential systems. The report covers how vital civilian services have been affected by the hostilities: • Health: At least 11 incidents affecting hospitals, clinics and medical staff were recorded, including repeated strikes on the same medical complex and the obstruction of ambulances, straining emergency and referral care. • Food security: At least 24 incidents damaged farms, fishing communities, livestock and food supply routes in August alone, undermining local food production and distribution. • Water: At least six incidents damaged water infrastructure, including the destruction of a drinking water project by a ballistic missile, driving protection and public health risks including a rising risk of disease linked to displacement. • Humanitarian access: Obstruction of aid delivery, the looting of at least eight UN vehicles, and the seizure of a UN humanitarian complex contributed to a shrinking operating space for aid organisations. • Education: At least 10 schools were struck or damaged, including five schools in Lahj city shelled on a single day, disrupting children’s access to learning.

Escalation on Yemen’s West Coast: Patterns of harm, IHL concerns and recommendations (01 August – 22 September 2026) #Refugees

reliefweb.intUNHCR Rwanda - Total Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 August 2026Countries: Rwanda, Afghanistan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.

UNHCR Rwanda - Total Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 August 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intUNHCR Rwanda - Population Dashboard - Overview of Refugees and Asylum-seekers - 31 August 2026Countries: Rwanda, Afghanistan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.

UNHCR Rwanda - Population Dashboard - Overview of Refugees and Asylum-seekers - 31 August 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intMap of New Displacement due to Escalation in the West Coast - Yemen Situation 25 Oct 2026Countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Somalia Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.

Map of New Displacement due to Escalation in the West Coast - Yemen Situation 25 Oct 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intSomalia: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis – July to September 2026Country: Somalia Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. In Quarter 3 2026, 2 Site Management Partners worked together with more than 80 Site Management staff receiving & managing community feedback. Each Site Management partner covers a different number of sites and therefore, manages varying amounts of community feedback: IOM recorded 7,628 tickets, and NoFYL recorded 461 tickets. What feedback was received? This quarter, 8,089 feedback entries were received, representing a 42% decrease from the baseline. The majority (90%) were requests for assistance, services, or repairs, while the remaining 10% were general questions about assistance. This quarter, we saw more consistent types of feedback, with 99% relating to SNFI, FSL, and WASH providers. Similar to last quarter, the three districts receiving the most feedback were Baidoa, Banadir, and Xudur, which have catchment areas. Who provided the feedback and how ? Most feedback this quarter came through Mobile Outreach (59%), the Information Desk (24%), and the Hotline (16%), with Hotline use increasing by 3 percentage points (pp) from the baseline. People with disabilities (PWD) and vulnerable households relied more heavily on Mobile Outreach than other groups, with 78% and 67% of feedback from each group submitted through this channel, respectively. Women and girls and vulnerable HHs accounted for a high share of feedback, with women-headed households among the most common vulnerability classifications. Feedback topics were broadly consistent across demographic groups. However, beyond the three main sectors, women, girls, and vulnerable households reported a wider range of issues, including more requests for health and protection support. What Referrals were Resolved? Of the 5,574 completed referrals, 63% were successfully resolved, as reported by service providers, representing a 45pp increase from the baseline. Requests for Plastic Sheets and Shelter Support had the highest resolution rates at 97% (of 2,704 referrals) and 81% (of 263 referrals), respectively. The remaining 37% of referrals were unresolved, 27pp below the baseline. Sites in Baardheere recorded the highest unresolved rate at 100%, 44pp above its baseline. The main reasons were 'Lack of funding' and 'No Agency or Service' available, primarily for requests for Food Rations and Plastic Sheets.

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Somalia: Community Feedback & Referral Analysis – July to September 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intCambodia: KHM: Flood - 10-2026 - Heavy rainfall caused flooding (2026-10-26)Country: Cambodia Sources: Cambodian Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Sources for data marked as Other 1. CRC's facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/crcnhq/?locale=th_TH 2.CamboJA News : https://cambojanews.com/el-nino-puts-cambodias-food-security-to-test-need-for-better-water-resource-management/ 3. AKP Phnom Penh : https://www.vps.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/384211 ? 4.ASEAN Disaster Information network: https://adinet.ahacentre.org/report/cambodia-flooding-in-kandal-20261023 : Description Flooding continued to affect communities across Cambodia in October following heavy rainfall in September and early October. According to figures reported by the Asian Disaster Reduction Center, citing a DCA/WFP update, as of 5 October, flooding had affected 109,985 families across 10 provinces. A total of 9,027 families had been evacuated, 88,811 houses and 313 schools had been affected, and more than 209,867 hectares of agricultural land had been impacted. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as of 16 October, flooding had affected 240,583 hectares of agricultural crops across 14 provinces, of which 107,353 hectares were damaged, including 98,662 hectares of rice crops. Although floodwaters had receded in some areas, affected households continued to face agricultural losses, food insecurity and reduced livelihood opportunities. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by Federation Summary IFRC CCD Bangkok and the Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) continue to monitor the evolving situation and remained ready to support CRC, as required, in responding to the needs of flood-affected communities. Actions taken by National Society Summary According to information shared by CRC, the organisation distributed flood relief assistance to 4,231 families across 12 provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Kratie, Pailin, Pursat, Preah Sihanouk, Siem Reap, Stung Treng and Takeo. On 23 October, the Kandal Provincial Red Cross Branch provided humanitarian assistance to a further 182 flood-affected families in Chrey Las commune, Ponhea Leu district, in coordination with provincial authorities. Actions taken by others The Government continued to coordinate flood response activities, monitor impacts and provide emergency assistance through provincial authorities and the Cambodia Food Reserve System. On 15 October, relief assistance was distributed to 1,324 flood-affected families in Battambang city and three districts. On 19 October, a further 150 vulnerable families received assistance in Samlot district, Battambang province. In Kandal province, local authorities and relevant agencies continued to assess flood impacts and monitor the situation. The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) maintained monitoring and readiness for further emergency interventions. Authorities also assessed agricultural losses to inform recovery measures, including support for rice replanting where feasible. Contacts Originator Rommanee Klaeotanong, Senior Officer Disaster Preparedness and Response, rommanee.klaeotanong@ifrc.org, +66870093553 NationalSociety Dr. Uy Sam Onn, Director of Disaster Management Department, uysamonn@redcross.org.kh, +85512916949 Federation Pascal BOURCHER, Programme Coordinator, pascal.bourcher@ifrc.org, +66613879480 Media Kwanta Norkum, Communication and Reporting Officer, kwanta.norkum@ifrc.org, +66926362365

Cambodia: KHM: Flood - 10-2026 - Heavy rainfall caused flooding (2026-10-26) #Refugees

reliefweb.intIndonesian Humanitarian Coordination Platform: Update on the Situation of Forest and Land Fires #1 (21 October 2026)Country: Indonesia Source: Indonesia Humanitarian Coordination Platform Please refer to the attached file. Urgent Needs • The meeting of IHCP members and the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Working Group (Pokja RCCE) on October 16, 2026, identified the urgent need for emergency response as follows: ▪ Health and Protection: Smoke-free healthy homes, mobile oxygen, oxygen cans, nebulizers, medicines, health checks and mobile health services, supplements for affected communities and volunteers, animal rescue (food, equipment, care). ▪ Equipment and Safety: Volunteer/staff PPE, masks (including N95 and full-face respirators). ▪ Basic Assistance: clean water, basic necessities. ▪ Extinguishing Operations: alcon, hoses and nozzles, mobile water tanks, health services for the fire team, volunteer operational support (consumption, fuel, oxygen hoses).

Indonesian Humanitarian Coordination Platform: Update on the Situation of Forest and Land Fires #1 (21 October 2026) #Refugees

reliefweb.intPanama: UNICEF Panamá Reporte de Situación Terremoto No. 5, 17 al 23 Octubre 2026Country: Panama Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Hallazgos • Dos semanas después del terremoto del 9 de octubre, las necesidades humanitarias continúan siendo significativas en las provincias de Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé y Herrera. Aunque las acciones de respuesta han permitido cubrir las necesidades más inmediatas de las poblaciones afectadas, miles de personas continúan enfrentando desafíos relacionados con desplazamiento temporal, pérdida o deterioro de viviendas, interrupción de servicios básicos y afectaciones a la infraestructura educativa. • De acuerdo con las evaluaciones oficiales más recientes, se han evaluado 12, 365 viviendas y registrado 40, 880 personas mediante las Evaluaciones de Daños y Análisis de Necesidades (EDAN). Las afectaciones a vivienda continúan siendo uno de los principales impactos del sismo, con 2.896 familias afectadas, de las cuales 908 reportan pérdida total de sus viviendas. Asimismo, 160 albergues continúan brindando alojamiento temporal a 5.779 personas desplazadas. Las provincias de Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé y Herrera concentran la mayor parte de las afectaciones registradas. • Durante el período de reporte, UNICEF mantuvo su apoyo a la respuesta liderada por el Gobierno mediante acciones de coordinación, monitoreo y asistencia en agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH), educación y protección de la niñez. Las misiones de monitoreo realizadas en la península de Azuero evidenciaron que, si bien la emergencia ha evolucionado hacia una fase de recuperación temprana, persisten importantes brechas humanitarias, especialmente para familias desplazadas, niñas, niños y personas con discapacidad. • UNICEF amplió su respuesta mediante la distribución de 133 mosquiteros financiados por DG ECHO, el apoyo a intervenciones de agua y saneamiento lideradas junto a su socio implementador en el sitio temporal de La Pericada, y la coordinación de acciones orientadas a la recuperación educativa y al apoyo psicosocial de niñas, niños y adolescentes afectados por el terremoto.

Panama: UNICEF Panamá Reporte de Situación Terremoto No. 5, 17 al 23 Octubre 2026 #Refugees

reliefweb.intUNICEF Panama Humanitarian Situation Report No. 5 (Earthquake), 16-23 October 2026Country: Panama Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Two weeks after the 9 October earthquake, humanitarian needs remain significant in the provinces of Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé and Herrera. Although response actions have addressed the most immediate needs of affected populations, thousands of people continue to face challenges related to temporary displacement, loss or damage of housing, disruptions to basic services, and impacts on educational infrastructure. According to the latest official assessments, 12.365 homes were assessed and 40.880 people registered through the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAN). Damage to housing remains one of the main impacts of the earthquake, affecting 2,896 families, of whom 908 have reported the total loss of their homes. In addition, 160 shelters continue to provide temporary accommodation to 5.779 displaced people. The provinces of Los Santos, Veraguas, Coclé and Herrera account for the majority of reported impacts. During the reporting period, UNICEF maintained its support to the Government-led response through coordination, monitoring and assistance actions in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, and child protection. Monitoring missions conducted in the Azuero Peninsula showed that, although the emergency has evolved into an early recovery phase, significant humanitarian gaps persist, particularly for displaced families, children and persons with disabilities. UNICEF expanded its response through the distribution of 133 mosquito nets funded by DG ECHO, support to water and sanitation interventions implemented together with its implementing partner at the temporary site of La Pericada, and the coordination of actions aimed at educational recovery and psychosocial support for children and adolescents affected by the earthquake. Despite progress in the emergency response, significant humanitarian needs remain among displaced families, children and adolescents affected by educational disruption, and communities with limited access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. Likewise, psychosocial support and protection needs remain for the most vulnerable populations affected by the emergency.

UNICEF Panama Humanitarian Situation Report No. 5 (Earthquake), 16-23 October 2026 #Refugees