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World + 9 others
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OCHA
A record 141 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance
New disasters and deteriorating protracted emergencies have pushed humanitarian requirements across 37 countries worldwide in 2017 to US$23.5 billion.
FAO + 2 others
South Sudan food insecurity at the highest level ever experienced
Despite famine having eased, the situation remains dire as the number of people struggling to find enough food each day has grown to 6 million - up from 4.9 million in February.
HRW
People with disabilities in Central African Republic at high risk
New Human Rights Watch research shows that people with disabilities are often unable to flee violence and face unsafe and unhealthy conditions in displacement camps.
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ECHO
EU takes over leadership of 'Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies'
During its one-year leadership, the EU will focus on strengthening awareness and implementation of the Call to Action by the humanitarian community, in particular at field level.
DR Congo + 1 other
© Joseph Mankamba/OCHA-DRC
OHCHR
UN human rights chief calls again for investigation into widespread human rights violations in Kasai region
Ethiopia + 1 other
© UNOCHA Ethiopia/ Tamirat Mengistu
OCHA
Fall armyworm infestation wreaking havoc on belg crops across Ethiopia
World + 6 others
© UNHCR/Patrick Russo
UNHCR
