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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency urges action as famine is declared in Sudan: The warning signs were there for months. Now we have the tragic confirmation that there is #famine in Sudan’s North Darfur region. Displaced women, children and men are dying of #hunger, malnutrition and disease. This is a clear indication of the fragility of people forced to flee, many of them multiple times over. With appalling #HumanRights atrocities, the forced #displacement of over 10 million people since the start of the war last year, and the lack of the most basic services for a large percentage of the population, the world’s most pressing humanitarian catastrophe is growing and deepening every day, threatening to engulf the whole region. The arrival of millions of #refugees and internally displaced people is stretching host communities to a breaking point. As famine and hunger increase amidst the violence in Sudan, those crossing borders to find safety will arrive in more and more precarious conditions. Urgent action is vital to avert even more death and suffering. This brutal war must end. Humanitarians must have access to deliver lifesaving aid. International donors need to step up their support to address the persistent underfunding of this and other #humanitarian crises. It is crucial to stand in solidarity with individuals and communities in need. The people of #Sudan have suffered enough! USA for UNHCR https://lnkd.in/e5kuTjeW

The situation in Sudan is dire, and the ongoing conflict is forcing countless individuals to flee their homes in search of safety. The UNHCR reports that over 80,000 people have sought refuge in South Sudan in just three weeks. This influx is overwhelming and already strained resources, creating a humanitarian crisis. Many of the refugees are women and children, arriving with critical needs. Escalating violence in Sudan's White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile States is the main driver for this exodus, with refugees arriving at remote and hard-to-reach border crossings. Malnutrition rates at border crossings are exceeding emergency thresholds. There is an acute lack of clean water, sanitation, and healthcare contributing to the risk of deadly diseases like #cholera. Refugees report traumatic experiences, including witnessing mass killings and aerial bombardments. Some have walked for up to two weeks to reach safety, with many dying from exhaustion, hunger, and dehydration. Existing transit centers are overwhelmed, some hosting four times their intended capacity, and local hospitals are unable to keep up with the demand. Aid is woefully underfunded, with only 24% of the necessary funds secured for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan. The UNHCR requires $468 million in 2025 to support refugees and host communities. The situation is also critical in #Libya, where the number of Sudanese refugees has doubled since the beginning of the year, with about 400 people arriving daily. An estimated 210,000 Sudanese refugees are now in Libya. Refugees in Libya face harsh conditions, including high food prices and substandard living conditions. They urgently need blankets, warm clothing, and shelter for the winter. UNHCR is working to provide relief, including medical supplies and critical relief items. The UNHCR requires $22 million by the end of 2025 to support an estimated 449,000 refugees and host communities in Libya. The international community must act decisively to end this conflict. We must prioritize the protection of civilians, ensure safe passage for those fleeing, and increase humanitarian funding to provide the necessary resources. A ceasefire in Sudan is an urgent requirement to prevent further loss of life and displacement. Let’s not turn a blind eye to this suffering. The rights of refugees must be upheld. We need your help to amplify the voices of those affected and to demand an end to the violence. Call to action: ●Repost ●Donate to the UNHCR ●Contact your representatives to demand a ceasefire #StandWithSudan #CeasefireNow #SudanRefugees #HumanitarianCrisis #RefugeeRights #UNHCR #PeaceForSudan #AidForSudan #UrgentAction #GlobalSolidarity #GoodHealthandWellBeing United Nations | International Council on Human Rights, Peace and Politics | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC | International Rescue Committee

Since April 2023, over 720,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad, fleeing violence and uncertainty. Despite limited resources, host communities and humanitarian organisations—supported by the EU in Emergencies—are working tirelessly to provide shelter, food, and medical care. 💡 Why should we care? Because behind every statistic lies a human story: a child eager to learn, a mother striving to protect her family, and a community working to overcome adversity. 🤝 What can you do? 👉 Raise awareness by sharing this post. 👉 Support organisations working on the ground. 👉 Advocate for policies that prioritise humanitarian aid and conflict resolution.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 By shyla gheek /GICJ Lebanon faces a dire humanitarian crisis as escalating violence following Israel's October 2024 offensive against Hezbollah devastates the nation. Over 1.3 million people have been displaced due to relentless airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut, compounding the country's economic and political struggles. The UN reports over 3000 deaths, with severe damage to infrastructure and insufficient shelters for the displaced. Already hosting the world’s highest per capita refugee population, Lebanon is grappling with an unprecedented migration crisis. Vulnerable groups—including women, children, and foreign workers—face immense hardships. Overcrowded shelters, resource shortages, and healthcare challenges exacerbate the situation. Migrant workers, marginalised by restrictive policies, face abandonment, while many Syrians, once refugees in Lebanon, are now returning to a war-scarred Syria. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) emphasises the urgent need for global intervention to address this growing humanitarian catastrophe. Lebanon’s plight symbolises the cyclical nature of displacement in the region and the critical need for decisive action to support displaced populations and rebuild communities. #LebanonCrisis #RefugeesWelcome #HumanitarianAid #DisplacementCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HelpLebanon #RefugeeRights #GlobalSolidarity #CrisisRelief #MigrantStories #SaveLebanon #ForcedMigration #HumanRights #LebanonRefugees #UNRelief #StopTheViolence #RebuildLives #HopeForLebanon #ChildrenInCrisis #EndConflict #GICJ #GenevaInternationalCentreForJustice

Supporting war-affected people in Sudan 💚 Via our partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the Ramboll Foundation has decided to fund UNHCR’s crisis response in Sudan with DKK 500,000, with a particular focus on supporting people forced to flee their homes due to the serious and massively overlooked conflict and humanitarian crisis currently taking place in Sudan. The number of internally displaced people in Sudan now exceeds 10.5 million. Concurrently, Sudan hosts almost 900,000 refugees – creating an immense humanitarian disaster. The violence has claimed more than 23,000 lives, destroyed cities, and severely damaged essential infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. Areas such as Khartoum, El Fasher, and Nyala have experienced continuous and intense artillery exchanges, airstrikes and intense fighting, severely impacting civilian populations and disrupting the delivery of humanitarian aid. “By funding UNHCR, we are able to help alleviate the immense human suffering and provide support for those affected by this crisis by giving them much needed protection, shelter, life-saving core relief items, clean water, sanitation and access to critical healthcare,” says Søren Staugaard Nielsen, Managing Director of the Ramboll Foundation. It is estimated that almost 25 million people – or every second person in Sudan – will need humanitarian assistance and protection services this year. Now 18 months into this protracted conflict, the humanitarian needs remain overwhelming, with no signs of the violence coming to an end. "The crisis in Sudan is one of the largest humanitarian emergencies in the world, yet it remains tragically underfunded. Support from generous partners, such as the Ramboll Foundation, is essential to scale up life-saving work and leverage UNHCR's more than 50 years of presence in Sudan to reach vulnerable displaced families in desperate need of protection, shelter, and basic services. Together, we can make a profound difference where it matters most," says Eva Raabyemagle, Head of Private Sector Partnerships in Denmark, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. #partnership #humanitarianaid #Sudan

Today marks one year since the conflict in Sudan began, yet not enough has been done to alleviate the suffering of millions affected. Sudan now faces the world's largest displacement crisis, with over 10.7 million people displaced. Chad, despite its own challenges, has welcomed more than 553,000 fleeing people. As the crisis persists, it's crucial that the international community steps up support. Today's donor conference in Paris, is a pivotal moment to increase flexible funding for emergency response, focusing on food security, infrastructure, education, child protection, and addressing gender-based violence and mental health. Tomorrow might be too late. HIAS and other organizations are on the ground, providing vital assistance despite challenges. But more support is needed to address the escalating humanitarian needs and ensure the safety and dignity of those affected by this crisis. https://lnkd.in/eCihBPYg #chad #sudan #emergencyresponse #emergencyaid #humanitarian #humanitarianaid #conflict #war #protectrefugees #refugees #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #supportrefugees #sudaneserefugees

Millions of Yemenis continue to bear the brunt of the conflict and experience dire living conditions, as they find it increasingly challenging to feed their families, visit a doctor and send their children to school. The country’s economy continues to decline, as climate shocks drive displacement and disrupt livelihoods. Food insecurity remains alarmingly high, and millions face severe protection risks. This reality is particularly acute for Yemen’s most vulnerable and marginalized groups, including women and girls, persons with disabilities, the Muhamasheen, refugees, migrants and internally displaced people (IDPs). In 2025, an estimated 19.5 million people across Yemen need humanitarian assistance and protection services – 1.3 million people more than last year. The 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) lays out a response that is locally-driven and grounded in the voices of affected communities. It is adapted to evolving needs and risks, and takes into account the dynamic operating environment and existing capacities. The plan is highly prioritized and the result of a rigorous boundary-setting exercise to include only life-saving and life-sustaining activities. It also puts forward concrete ways to ensure quality and cost-effective programming, improve targeting and minimize risk of diversion. To fulfill the plan and provide humanitarian assistance and protection services to the most vulnerable population, totaling 10.5 million people, the humanitarian community is seeking US$2.47 billion. https://lnkd.in/dNcRuQEE.

Millions of Yemenis continue to bear the brunt of the conflict and experience dire living conditions, as they find it increasingly challenging to feed their families, visit a doctor and send their children to school. The country’s economy continues to decline, as climate shocks drive displacement and disrupt livelihoods. Food insecurity remains alarmingly high, and millions face severe protection risks. This reality is particularly acute for Yemen’s most vulnerable and marginalized groups, including women and girls, persons with disabilities, the Muhamasheen, refugees, migrants and internally displaced people (IDPs). In 2025, an estimated 19.5 million people across Yemen need humanitarian assistance and protection services – 1.3 million people more than last year. The 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) lays out a response that is locally-driven and grounded in the voices of affected communities. It is adapted to evolving needs and risks, and takes into account the dynamic operating environment and existing capacities. The plan is highly prioritized and the result of a rigorous boundary-setting exercise to include only life-saving and life-sustaining activities. It also puts forward concrete ways to ensure quality and cost-effective programming, improve targeting and minimize risk of diversion. To fulfill the plan and provide humanitarian assistance and protection services to the most vulnerable population, totaling 10.5 million people, the humanitarian community is seeking US$2.47 billion. https://lnkd.in/dNcRuQEE.

1.1 million refugees in Ethiopia are facing a 40% reduction in food aid due to global funding shortages. The World Food Program (WFP) reports that refugees are receiving only 60% of the necessary rations, leading many to resort to coping strategies like begging and selling assets. A donation of 1,630 tons of wheat from Russia is helping, especially in the Gambella region. However, reduced international support and increasing refugee numbers are causing malnutrition and tensions between refugees and host communities, with budget cuts worsening the crisis. https://lnkd.in/efirvpFp

A new year has begun, but for Afghan refugees, the humanitarian crisis persists. With Pakistan forcefully expelling 𝟖𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐟𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 and Iran planning to deport up to 𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, millions are returning to an Afghanistan grappling with inadequate social services, economic collapse, and severe climate shocks. Many face unemployment, hunger, and systemic human rights violations, the same challenges that drove them outside Afghanistan. Women and girls bear the harshest burdens. Repressive restrictions on movement, education, and work prevail, while bans on secondary education and healthcare training for women directly threaten their health and livelihoods. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞? Organizations like Aman Lara have been stepping forward since 2021 to ensure Afghan refugees have a voice and a chance at a better future. Through our initiatives, we remain committed to creating pathways to safety while building bridges to opportunity. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭. Now more than ever, the international community must come together while continuing to prioritize sustainable solutions,  principled humanitarian support, and increased aid to alleviate the immense suffering. Together, let’s advocate for the rights and dignity of those caught in this escalating emergency. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ePvd93Xa