The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) helps humanitarian organizations save the lives of people caught in crises.

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#Afghanistan has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, while too many women and girls continue to face barriers to healthcare. Frontline health workers are supporting mothers and newborns, but they need more support, and these services must be expanded.
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Grateful to G7 leaders for backing our mission to reach 87 million people with lifesaving aid this year. Approaching the halfway point the challenges are immense. But the humanitarian community will meet the moment.
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Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo ebola outrbreak: elysee.fr/en/G7evian/2026/06…
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In eastern #DRC, escalating violence is taking a heavy toll on civilians, forcing families to flee and disrupting essential services. The insecurity is also constraining aid operations and complicating efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak. Read more: bit.ly/4oubR9k
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Maryam arrived in Rashad town, South Kordofan, seven months pregnant. She had lost everything. Cash assistance from the Sudan Humanitarian Fund helped her buy food, clothes & mattresses for her family. But Maryam and many other displaced people in Sudan need much more support.
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I welcome this strong support from G7 leaders for the Humanitarian Reset and our plan to reach 87 million people with lifesaving aid in 2026. For more on our call to action, my OpEd this morning in @lemondefr: lemonde.fr/idees/article/202…
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To the Security Council on Yemen – free our detained colleagues; fund the response; back a political solution.
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International aid costs far less than most people think. Across the @G7, perceptions don't match reality. And yet, that investment helps save lives, reduce suffering and support communities in crisis. Read more: bit.ly/4vDuZEe #87MillionLives
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Needs up, funding down. But our Humanitarian Coordinators keep taking on the odds as they seek to reach 87m people with lifesaving aid. Hear more from them about their mission, and the challenges they face.
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Large-scale overnight attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv in #Ukraine killed and injured civilians, damaged homes, infrastructure and cultural landmarks. Humanitarians deployed teams to affected areas, providing emergency repairs and psychological support. Read: bit.ly/4orRWYC
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Following the overnight attacks on #Kyiv and #Kharkiv that killed civilians and damaged homes and cultural heritage sites, @UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, @matzschmale, visited the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra together with @UNESCO_kyiv More in his video📹
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You can’t end every crisis. But you can end someone’s. In the #Philippines, expectant mothers like Jamaica can access care and essential supplies again after being cut off by Typhoon Tino. This is what humanitarian aid can do. One life at a time. bit.ly/42Xoi3O
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The latest attacks caused multiple civilian casualties and damaged homes and cultural sites in #Kharkiv and #Kyiv. Civilians and civilian infrastructure are protected by IHL. More from Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, @matzschmale: bit.ly/4vTcoEs
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Shelter, Nutrition, Cash Across Eastern and Southern Africa, @OCHAFunds are mobilizing life-saving assistance where it’s needed most. See how our partners are making a difference, one life at a time ⬇️ @NRC_EAY @UNICEFUganda @WorldVisionKE
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Solidarity is not a fringe idea. Across the @G7, 74% say countries have a duty to show solidarity with the most vulnerable, while 86% support upholding international law. Read more: bit.ly/4vDuZEe #87MillionLives
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I'm releasing $10M from UN's Emergency Fund CERF for Somalia – the window to prevent famine is short.

6M people face severe hunger. 

This funding will reach 640k people with lifesaving food, nutrition, health and water.
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🚨 In 2025, the @UN documented over 37,000 civilian deaths across 20 armed conflicts. Actual numbers are likely much higher. People were displaced, traumatized, left hungry and denied aid. Wars have rules. Civilians must be protected. #NotATarget
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In remote communities across #Afghanistan, people need more than an end to the conflict, they need a future worth coming back to. Humanitarian organizations are working to help some of the most underserved communities, but sufficient funding remains critical.
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In eastern #DRC, escalating violence is undermining efforts to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, raising the risk of further spread. Renewed clashes in Masisi territory have displaced more people and restricted humanitarian movements. Read: bit.ly/4v7dGeP
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Are you watching sports this week? Here's some humanitarian news you should watch too. ⬇️ Learn more: bit.ly/4kbQLdV
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