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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 2 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
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50.0
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100 = 긍정 우세
최근 7일 기준 5,954건을 분석한 결과, 뉴스 심리지수는 50.0(균형)입니다. 긍정 0건(0.0%)·중립 5,954건(100.0%)·부정 0건(0.0%)이며, 중립 비중이 뚜렷하게 높습니다. 성향 지수는 종합 0.0(중도 균형)입니다.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: UN Women Earthquake survivors in Afghanistan have been forced to flee again due to Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. It was during an air attack in eastern Afghanistan that 30-year-old Najeeba* felt her labour pains begin. Around her, families were already on the move, fleeing renewed hostilities along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. But her baby wasn’t going to wait. Just six months earlier, the ground had shaken beneath her feet when a massive earthquake devastated the region. Now, it was the skies that she feared. “There was no safe place”, she recalled, as the conflict reached the camp where she had been living with other families displaced by the earthquake. “Aircraft were flying overhead, and my children were extremely frightened; whenever they heard the sound, they would cry and scream.” With her husband, she packed up their tent and few remaining belongings. Najeeba gave birth in a Red Crescent clinic, then climbed into a rented mini truck with her newborn daughter, six other children aged two to 11, and her husband, and escaped to a new camp in the Maza Dara Valley, in Nurgal district. What is happening on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and how does the conflict affect displaced women? More than 100,000 people have been displaced by the latest cross-border air strikes, shelling, drone attacks, and ground clashes in eastern Afghanistan, following the escalation of renewed hostilities along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Women and girls – who are already living under increasing restrictions on their freedoms and movement under the Taliban – and those struggling to survive the aftermath of last year’s earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been hit hardest by the increased insecurity. An estimated 50,000 people in the affected areas are at increased risk of gender-based violence. And women have further reduced access to health and essential services. For pregnant women, the risks are even higher, as many face hunger and limited healthcare. Women displaced by border fighting in eastern Afghanistan face growing health risks; pregnant women struggle to access care For Najeeba and her family, the journey was expensive, forcing them to sell already scarce resources – precious blankets, flour, and cooking oil – just to pay for the trip to the new camp in the Maza Dara Valley. About 40 minutes away, along a steep dirt road in the mountains, another new mother reflected on the impact of the ongoing hostilities along the border. Seventeen-year-old Fahima* had given birth to her son just before the latest escalation began in late February. When the fighting started, her three other children, aged five and under, were terrified by the sound of aircraft and missiles. She and her husband – who had also been living in a camp with families displaced by the earthquake – decided to leave, selling flour and borrowing money to pay for transport. Less than a year ago, they were farmers, growing sorghum, wheat, and kidney beans to feed their family or sell for income. Now, forced to move for the second time in six months, they are running out of food. “Our land was destroyed [in the earthquake] and there is no work here”, Fahima said. “We give more food to our children and eat less ourselves.” More than two-thirds of women in ten impacted provinces have lost income, according to the Afghanistan Gender Coordination Group. Three-quarters report finding it harder to find food and more than four-in-ten report greater difficulty accessing healthcare. Women are also more likely to experience psychological distress. What is UN Women doing to support women and girls in eastern Afghanistan? With funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and through a local partner, UN Women has been supporting women-only safe spaces in camps for families displaced by the earthquake. Counsellors provide much-needed mental health support, while the spaces also offer a rare opportunity for women to connect with each other in privacy, despite the crowded camp conditions. Two of the four safe spaces have now been relocated due to the conflict. Each tent is run by a team of two, a manager and a counsellor, who provide support to women during the day, and cook and sleep in the same space at night. Many have toddlers with them, and return home to their older children, one day a week. Supporting Afghan women affected by trauma and displacement “We stay together and eat together – we are like a mother and daughter”, said Zaland,* 25, a counsellor who moved to a new location with her colleague after the hostilities escalated. Inside their newly re-erected safe space, bright balloons hang from the roof and multicoloured cardboard signs carry messages of mental health support along the walls. “Some of the women have suffered a great deal”, added Zaland. “Some have lost family members, some have lost their homes, some have lost livestock, and some have hungry children.” After counselling, she says, some women leave to collect wild plants to eat. Her colleague, Mastoora,* 36, explains the impact of their work. “The happiness I feel comes from knowing that, even if I cannot do much for a woman, I can at least say something that helps her”, she said. “When I go home, I explain [to my daughters] that I am working for women – they are happy when they see their mother going somewhere to serve other women.” For 17-year-old Fahima, the service helps her cope better, despite the daily struggle she faces to feed her four children. “When we come [for counselling], we feel relieved and our mood improves”, she says. “We would not come if they were male counsellors; the female counsellors are like our sisters, and we can speak openly with them.” Sustained humanitarian support is critical for women and girls in Afghanistan As families continue to endure double displacement following the 2025 earthquake, and now the on-going hostilities, women and girls are affected distinctly and immensely. Sustained support is essential to ensure that women’s civil society organizations can maintain vital women-only safe spaces and other community-based services, providing protection, mental health support, and dignity for those most at risk. * Names have been changed to protect identities.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Philippines Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis In late 2025, the Philippines faced a series of overlapping disasters that significantly escalated the humanitarian needs on the ground. A powerful earthquake in Cebu province marked the onset of the humanitarian crisis, followed by Typhoons Tino (Kalmaegi) and Uwan (Fung-wong) in quick succession. The compounding nature of these disasters left a trail of massive destruction across various regions displacing thousands of families, severely disrupting livelihoods, and access to essential services. As a result, the cumulative impacts of these disasters further intensified the vulnerabilities of affected communities, indicating that recovery will be a prolonged process. On 30 September 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City in northern Cebu. The shallow depth of the quake resulted in intense ground shaking, leading to the collapse of homes, damage to roads and bridges, and widespread power outages. Several municipalities in the Cebu province, including Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, Borbon, and parts of Cebu City, were among the hardest hit. Based on Situational report no. 30 issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)2, more than 217,910 families were affected in Cebu Province alone houses either destroyed or partially damaged. Critical infrastructure such as schools, government buildings, health facilities, and transport networks also sustained significant damage, disrupting access to basic services. Many families were forced to seek temporary shelter in evacuation centres, while others remain in unsafe living conditions due to limited housing options. As communities were just beginning to mobilise relief following the aftermath of the earthquake, Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on 02 November 2025. The storm rapidly intensified and made multiple landfalls across Visayas region and Palawan, brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. Multiple areas in Central Cebu, Mimaropa, the Negros Islands Region, and parts of Caraga experienced severe flooding, further damaging homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure. A total of 1,526,203 families were affected - 263,712 people were displaced, and agricultural lands were inundated, affecting food security and income sources for many households3. Shortly after, Super Typhoon Uwan swept through Luzon and nearby coastal provinces, unleashing destructive winds, torrential rains, and causing storm surges. This resulted in additional destruction in some of the repeatedly affected areas. The typhoon led to widespread flooding in low-lying and coastal areas, damaged hundreds of thousands of houses, and disrupted power, water, transport, and communication services. Pre-emptive evacuations helped reduce casualties, but prolonged displacement and slow restoration of essential services continued to place pressure on affected communities. According to the NDRRMC Sitrep no. 24, STY Uwan affected approximately 2,242,319 families across various regions, while 355,992 individuals remained displaced4. As a result of these compounded disasters, an estimated 13 million people were left in need of humanitarian assistance. The scale of the needs on the grounds remains immense, as affected communities continue to face urgent needs in shelter, water and sanitation, health care, food security, and livelihood recovery. The complexity of this humanitarian crisis underscores the importance of sustained and coordinated assistance to enable families recover safely, rebuild disrupted livelihoods, and strengthen community resilience. For a current overview or 6th month update of the current humanitarian situation, please refer to the needs analysis section. This section highlights the status of affected and displaced populations affected by typhoon and earthquake, alongside evolving needs identified through the PRC’s recent multi-sectoral assessments. These findings ensure that our shelter, livelihood, WASH and other recovery interventions remain targeted and relevant to the priority provinces under this appeal.
Country: Philippines Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 30-09-2025 What happened, where and when? On the 30 of September 2025, at precisely 9:59 PM, a strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City, marking it as the strongest recorded earthquake in Cebu province to date. The epicentre was located near Bogo City in northern Cebu, with an estimated shallow depth of about five kilometres, where intense ground shaking led to the collapse of buildings, destruction of roads, and power outages. Neighbouring municipalities, including Daanbantayan, Medellin, San Remigio, and even parts of Cebu City also felt the severe impact of the earthquake. The event’s aftermath affected two regions, Central Visayas (Region VII) and Eastern Visayas (Region VIII), with Northern Cebu in Region VII bearing the brunt of the impact and damages. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the quake was tectonic and was caused by an offshore fault that had remained dormant for over 400 years, which has now been identified as the Bogo Bay Fault. PHIVOLCS issued a tsunami advisory for coastal communities exposed to the risks of abnormal sea level disturbances following the main shock, but this was later lifted after monitoring confirmed that no significant tsunami threat remained. Within the first 48 hours of the event, PHIVOLCS recorded over 7,000 aftershocks, and at the time of reporting, aftershocks continue to be recorded, with the strongest recent aftershock measuring 5.1-magnitude on 06 April 2026.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Nigeria, Somalia Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Obstetric fistula is a devastating yet preventable condition that continues to affect women with limited access to pre- and postnatal care. When Aisha* arrived at Jahun General Hospital in Jigawa state in northern Nigeria she was in deep physical and emotional pain: She had not only lost her child during delivery, but had sustained an injury while giving birth. On the other side of the African continent, Hodan* walked into Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, southwestern Somalia, after suffering for eight years from urinary incontinence caused by a difficult delivery. She had been married as a teenager in a village on the rural outskirts of Bur Hakaba. Her first delivery was prolonged and complicated; the baby was delivered with forceps but did not survive. Soon after, Hodan lost control of her bladder, and she was too ashamed to talk about her condition for years. These two women, thousands of miles apart, suffer from the same condition: obstetric fistula. This condition develops when the soft tissue between the birth canal and bladder or rectum is damaged through prolonged, obstructed labor without timely access to emergency obstetric care, creating a permanent opening through which urine or stool leaks continuously. Many of the women who reach us have lived with this condition for years before they even knew what it was. Fistula care is not only about surgery. It is about listening, counseling, and helping women rebuild their confidence. At Jahun General Hospital and at Bay Regional Hospital, teams from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the respective state ministries of health provide reconstructive surgery, psychological support, and rehabilitation to women living with obstetric fistula. Risk factors for obstetric fistula The risk for fistula is highest where women marry and give birth young; where childhood malnutrition is widespread; where female genital mutilation is common; and where health systems cannot guarantee an emergency cesarean section in time. In Nigeria and Somalia, these factors overlap. So do insecurity, displacement, and long distances that many women must travel to reach a functioning health facility. Beyond physical injury — which can cause chronic pain, recurring infections, and an increased risk of kidney damage — women living with fistula often face stigma, exclusion from work and community life, and even, in many cases, divorce. How MSF cares for patients with obstetric fistula The 55-bed fistula ward at the Jahun General Hospital is, by design, more than a surgical facility. Care is free. Women stay between two and three months. Each patient may need one or more reconstructive surgeries, supported by physiotherapy, mental health care, and nutrition. “Most of the women who reach us have already given birth somewhere else or tried to — often at home, and often after several days of labor,” says Dr. Raphael Kananga, MSF medical coordinator in Nigeria. “By the time they arrive at our hospital, they have already sustained an injury, often with additional infections and complications. Surgical repair is possible, but this should have been prevented from happening in the first place.” Since the project opened in 2008, the teams have performed more than 6,000 fistula surgeries in Jahun. In 2025, 295 women were admitted and 224 had reconstructive surgery. From January to March 2026, 64 more women had already been admitted to the facility, with 48 already receiving surgical care. Most of the women who reach us have already given birth somewhere else or tried to — often at home, and often after several days of labor. By the time they arrive at our hospital, they have already sustained an injury, often with additional infections and complications. Aisha has already had two surgeries and is preparing for a third. “At first, I thought I would never be cured,” she says. “Then I came here and saw other women with the same condition. I realized I was not alone.” In southwestern Somalia, the fistula unit at Bay Regional Hospital offers free surgical repair, pre- and post-operative care, counseling, and nutrition support. Since opening in 2025, 38 women have been treated. Across the country, several thousand more women are estimated to need this care but are unable to access it. Dr. Idris Suleiman Abubakar, fistula surgeon at Jahun General Hospital Courage to come forward The most terrible thing about obstetric fistula is that women suffer it when they bring another life into this world. Here you have a woman trying to bring another life, and at the end, she suffers, she often loses the child, and she is left with this condition. We have seen women in our practice [struggle with their mental health] because of this condition. It is something even the woman herself is ashamed of. So it takes courage, and a great deal of self-confidence, for her to come forward at all. Imagine a woman who has lost all hope of ever living a normal life again, and through the work you do, she is returned to what she thought she would never reach again. That is when you see real happiness in another person. And that gives me joy. That is what keeps taking me back. ... From there, I understood why I am drawn back to fistula work. If we really want to tackle obstetric fistula, every pregnant woman must deliver in a properly equipped facility, with personnel trained in midwifery. Without that, even women who reach a health facility will continue to develop fistulas — because the skilled care needed to prevent them is not actually there. Barriers to accessing fistula care "Many of the women who reach us have lived with this condition for years before they even knew what it was, or that anything could be done about it,” says Frida Athanassiadis, MSF medical coordinator in Somalia. “Fistula care is not only about surgery. It is about listening, counseling, and helping women rebuild their confidence.” Hodan lived with the condition for eight years before a relative told her about the new service in Baidoa. “For a long time, I did not know there was a name for what was wrong with me. I did not know there was treatment,” she says. At first, I thought I would never be cured. Then I came here and saw other women with the same condition. I realized I was not alone. Jahun is the only facility with the capacity to provide vesicovaginal fistula reconstructive surgical services in Jigawa state. In Somalia, the fistula unit at Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa is the only facility in Southwest state and one of the few facilities in the country able to offer specialized repair. The limited number of services, combined with insecurity, displacement, poverty, and long travel distances, means this care remains beyond reach for most women who need it. How to prevent obstetric fistula Fistula is completely preventable. What stops fistula from occurring in the first place is clear: prenatal care that identifies risks early, trained midwives within reach of the women they serve, a functional referral pathway, and access to emergency cesarean section before prolonged labor causes tissue damage. There is an urgent need for sustained investment in maternal and newborn care in both Somalia and Nigeria. Prenatal services, skilled birth attendants, timely emergency obstetric care, and specialized repair must be available for women who need it. * Names changed for privacy
Country: Sudan Source: Life for Relief and Development By Tasneem El-Raidi This year’s Eid al-Adha comes as Sudan continues to endure one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The ongoing war, now lasting for more than two years, has displaced millions of families and left vast numbers of people without sources of income. Millions are facing tragic conditions inside displacement camps and conflict zones amid rapidly rising hunger rates and unprecedented food prices. According to reports from the World Food Programme, nearly 19.5 million people are suffering from acute hunger and food insecurity, including 135,000 people living under catastrophic famine conditions. Around 34 million Sudanese urgently require humanitarian assistance, while more than 4.2 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition, making Sudan currently one of the gravest hunger and humanitarian disaster zones in the world. 510,000 Poor Families Benefited from Qurbani Meat in 2025 Life for Relief and Development continues its intensive preparations to launch its Eid al-Adha projects through field teams operating across Sudan and many countries around the world. We spoke with Vicky Roob, National and International Programs Director at the organization, who explained that the Qurbani project is one of the deepest humanitarian initiatives the organization has carried out for more than 33 years. It is not only because it provides food, but because it also brings dignity and joy to families who wait for Eid al-Adha year after year, hoping they might be able to eat meat, even if only for a few days. She added that the successive humanitarian crises — including famine in Sudan and other Arab countries, global inflation, and the sharp rise in food and meat prices across most African countries — have left millions of families unable to secure even their most basic nutritional needs. “Today, we are no longer speaking only about poverty,” she said. “We are speaking about entire families that can no longer provide food, and children who experience Eid while waiting for a meal they may receive only once a year. Some know the smell of grilled meat more than they know its taste, living in hope that their share of the Qurbani meat will reach them during Eid.” Omar El-Raidi, Director of the Projects Department, added: “The Qurbani project carries a unique humanitarian dimension unlike other relief programs because it does not only address direct needs, but also touches the psychological and social wellbeing of struggling families. In other relief programs, we provide what is necessary for families to survive and remain resilient. But Qurbani offers something different — it gives families a sense of participation, joy, and dignity, fulfilling a simple wish that may seem ordinary to some, but means a great deal to millions of people in need.” He explained that “Life” is implementing the Qurbani project this year in 39 countries and regions worldwide, including areas suffering from conflict, humanitarian disasters, and severe poverty, such as Gaza, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Côte d’Ivoire, Jordan, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Somaliland, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, the West Bank, and Yemen. “Our Qurbani Meat Is Delivered to Needy Families with the Same Quality We Serve Our Own Children” From Sudan, we also spoke with Ms. Rima Bakir, Life’s Project Coordinator in Sudan, who explained that last year the organization provided Qurbani meat to 15,120 displaced people in the Yifi and Dashrifi village clusters in Kassala State. Regarding the preparation and distribution process, she said: “The Qurbani project carries a special humanitarian dimension that goes beyond traditional aid because it gives vulnerable families a rare opportunity to obtain food they may not be able to afford throughout the entire year. There are families living under extremely harsh conditions, such as widows in displacement camps or families who have completely lost their sources of income. When these families receive even a small amount of money, they are forced to spend it on the most urgent necessities such as flour, medicine, and essential living supplies, while meat remains completely beyond their purchasing power. But when Qurbani meat reaches them directly, it becomes a real family meal around which everyone gathers, allowing children to experience the joy of Eid — something many have been deprived of for years.” She emphasized that “Life” pays close attention to the quality of the sacrificial animals and the distribution process out of respect for the dignity of beneficiaries and their right to receive safe and nutritious food. “We are committed to all Islamic and health standards during the implementation of the project. We ensure that the sacrificial animals meet religious requirements, and we carefully supervise every stage of slaughtering, preparation, and distribution. We also ensure that the meat reaching needy families is fresh and of high quality. We do not treat the Qurbani project merely as aid distribution, but as a humanitarian message. Therefore, we believe that what reaches the tables of struggling families should be of the same quality we would accept for our own families and children.” Between the Donor and the Needy… A Network of Trust Despite the unprecedented humanitarian and security complications witnessed in Sudan, “Life” has continued implementing the Qurbani project in an effort to reach displaced and affected families living under devastating conditions caused by war and repeated displacement. Working inside Sudan during wartime has not been an easy task, but Life’s teams have made exceptional efforts to ensure that Qurbani meat reaches displaced families enduring extremely difficult humanitarian conditions. The organization confirmed that priority in distribution is given to the most vulnerable groups, including displaced and refugee families, victims of wars and natural disasters, as well as orphans, widows, elderly people, and families suffering from extreme poverty. Life’s teams have continued carrying out Qurbani distributions in Sudan for the third consecutive year despite escalating conflict and the increasing difficulty of humanitarian access to many affected regions. The organization’s efforts during Eid al-Adha are not limited to distributing meat. They also include humanitarian and recreational programs targeting children and affected families. “Life” organizes family Eid celebrations and special events for orphans that include entertainment activities and psychological support programs aimed at bringing some joy to children living amid war, displacement, and disasters. These activities seek to ease the psychological burdens suffered by children and their families throughout the year, especially inside displacement shelters, by creating celebratory environments that provide them with a temporary sense of safety and happiness. The organization currently sponsors more than 13,100 orphans around the world through its continuous humanitarian care and sponsorship programs. For more information: Life for Relief and Development – Udhiyah Campaign LIFE USA Arabic Platforms
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Viet Nam Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance Please refer to the attached Infographic. REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the twenty-first week of 2026, a total of 50 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including floods, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. In Indonesia, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) reported disaster events across Aceh, Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, North Maluku, and Central Sulawesi. In Malaysia, Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) reported flooding in Sabah. In the Philippines, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported flooding, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Davao, North Cotabato, and Zamboanga City. Meanwhile, in Thailand, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported flooding, storms, and wind-related disasters in Nan, Lampang, and Nakhon Ratchasima. Lastly, in Viet Nam, Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) reported storms, winds, flooding, and landslides in An Giang, Lam Dong, Ca Mau, Tuyen Quang, Son La, Phu Tho, Lang Son, Dien Bien, Tthai Nguyen, and Quang Ninh. HIGHLIGHT: In Indonesia, flooding affected both Pasuruan Regency and Pasuruan City in East Java Province following heavy rainfall on 19 May. In Pasuruan Regency, intense rainfall in the upstream areas of Pandaan, Purwodadi, and Purwosari increased water discharge in the Kedunglarangan and Welang river basins, resulting in flooding across Purwosari, Bangil, Pandaan, Pohjentrek, and Kraton. Meanwhile, in Pasuruan City, heavy rainfall between 1930H and 2130H UTC+7 overwhelmed drainage systems, causing water overflow and inundation in Gadingrejo, Purworejo, and Panggungrejo. According to BNPB, as of 22 May, these flooding situations affected approximately 3.3K households and impacted around 3.3K houses across both Pasuruan Regency and Pasuruan City. In addition, 13 road access points were disrupted. Relevant authorities are undertaking the necessary response measures to address the situation.
Country: World Sources: Government of Algeria, Government of Andorra, Government of Australia, Government of Austria, Government of Belgium, Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Government of Botswana, Government of Brazil, Government of Bulgaria, Government of Cabo Verde, Government of Cambodia, Government of Canada, Government of Chile, Government of Colombia, Government of Costa Rica, Government of Croatia, Government of Cyprus, Government of Denmark, Government of El Salvador, Government of Estonia, Government of Finland, Government of France, Government of Gabon, Government of Georgia, Government of Germany, Government of Greece, Government of Guatemala, Government of Guyana, Government of Hungary, Government of Iceland, Government of Indonesia, Government of Ireland, Government of Italy, Government of Japan, Government of Jordan, Government of Kenya, Government of Kyrgyzstan, Government of Latvia, Government of Lebanon, Government of Liberia, Government of Montenegro, Government of Mozambique, Government of Myanmar, Government of New Zealand, Government of Norway, Government of Panama, Government of Peru, Government of Poland, Government of Portugal, Government of Romania, Government of San Marino, Government of Senegal, Government of Sierra Leone, Government of Singapore, Government of South Africa, Government of Spain, Government of Sudan, Government of Sweden, Government of Switzerland, Government of the Bahamas, Government of the Central African Republic, Government of the Czech Republic, Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Government of the Dominican Republic, Government of the Netherlands, Government of the Philippines, Government of the Republic of Armenia, Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Government of the Republic of Korea, Government of the Republic of Moldova, Government of the Republic of Slovenia, Government of the Slovak Republic, Government of the State of Palestine, Government of the United Kingdom, Government of Timor-Leste, Government of Türkiye, Government of Ukraine, Government of Uruguay, Government of Viet Nam, League of Arab States Please refer to the attached file. We, 88 delegations, stand together to reaffirm that the protection of civilians must remain at the center of the United Nations’ peace and security, humanitarian, and human rights efforts. At a time of growing needs, shrinking resources, and institutional reform, we commit to translate political will into concrete action to make civilian protection a reality on the ground. Accordingly: 1) We commit to place the Protection of Civilians agenda as a core political priority across the United Nations system, including the Security Council, General Assembly, and other relevant fora throughout the cycle of conflict. To this end, through our multilateral engagement, we will advance dialogue, diplomacy, mediation, and the peaceful settlement of disputes as the most effective means of protecting civilians. We will strive to prevent conflict escalation and address drivers of violence before they result in civilian harm. We will respect international humanitarian law, as well as international human rights law and refugee law, and we will use our diplomatic influence to promote its respect, recognizing that respecting international law is an essential prerequisite for the protection of civilians. We will ensure timely, consistent, and decisive political action wherever civilians are at risk or suffering serious harms during armed conflict, advocate for safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to all civilians in need and seek accountability for attacks on humanitarian personnel. We will also engage to ensure accountability for all violations, including by advocating for systematic investigations and prosecution of suspects, acknowledgement of harm caused, and meaningful amends to affected civilians 2) We commit to support ongoing reform processes, including institutional restructuring and system-wide efficiency measures, with a view to strengthen rather than weaken protection outcomes for civilians. To this end, in the framework of UN80 and other reforms, we will advocate for reforms that sustain field-level protection capacities and preserve information gathering to allow for evidence-based reporting and decision-making. We will leverage ongoing discussions to strengthen protection mechanisms and further deepen synergies across the Peace and Security, Development, and Human Rights pillars of the United Nations. We will support a humanitarian reset that enables principled humanitarian action with protection at its core. We will work to ensure that any changes in humanitarian financing, coordination, and operational models do not increase risks to local actors or leave vulnerable populations behind. 3) We commit to prioritize the protection of civilians in times of financial constraints and limited resources. To this end, we will strive so that budget reductions and financial austerity do not undermine protection functions and enable the adequate implementation of protection mandates. We will guide resource allocation decision with a view to protect civilians. We will strive to provide sustained, flexible, and direct funding to local and national protection actors, recognizing that they are the first to respond and last to leave. We will promote the strategic use of limited resources to strengthen protection outcomes and pursue predictable and sustainable financing for activities that reduce harm to civilians and uphold their rights. We will repeat it as long as it is needed: civilians must be protected. It is not only an obligation under international law, but also a moral duty. I thank you. 1. Switzerland 2. Algeria 3. Andorra 4. Armenia 5. Australia 6. Austria 7. Bahamas 8. Belgium 9. Bosnia and Herzegovina 10. Botswana 11. Brazil 12. Bulgaria 13. Cabo Verde 14. Cambodia 15. Canada 16. Central African Republic 17. Chile 18. Colombia 19. Costa Rica 20. Croatia 21. Cyprus 22. Czech Republic 23. Democratic Republic of the Congo 24. Denmark 25. Dominican Republic 26. El Salvador 27. Estonia 28. Finland 29. France 30. Gabon 31. Georgia 32. Germany 33. Greece 34. Guatemala 35. Guyana 36. Hungary 37. Iceland 38. Indonesia 39. Ireland 40. Italy 41. Japan 42. Jordan 43. Kazakhstan 44. Kenya 45. Kyrgyzstan 46. Latvia 47. League of Arab States 48. Lebanon 49. Liberia 50. Liechtenstein 51. Lithuania 52. Luxembourg 53. Malta 54. Mexico 55. Monaco 56. Mongolia 57. Montenegro 58. Morocco 59. Mozambique 60. Myanmar 61. Netherlands 62. New Zealand 63. Norway 64. State of Palestine 65. Panama 66. Peru 67. Philippines 68. Poland 69. Portugal 70. Republic of Korea 71. Republic of Moldova 72. Republic of Türkiye 73. Romania 74. San Marino 75. Senegal 76. Sierra Leone 77. Singapore 78. Slovakia 79. Slovenia 80. South Africa 81. Spain 82. Sudan 83. Sweden 84. Timor-Leste 85. Ukraine 86. United Kingdom 87. Uruguay 88. Viet Nam Signatories as of 22 May 2026
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Haiti, Lebanon, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine Source: International Organization for Migration Genève, 22 mai 2026 – Alors que les envois de fonds de la diaspora dépassent désormais l’aide publique au développement et les investissements directs étrangers réunis, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) a publié aujourd’hui une nouvelle étude montrant comment un engagement renforcé avec les communautés de la diaspora peut améliorer la réponse humanitaire et soutenir les efforts de relèvement dans le monde entier. Le document met en lumière la manière dont les communautés de la diaspora mobilisent rapidement des ressources, atteignent les populations touchées par l’intermédiaire de réseaux de confiance et fournissent des solutions localement adaptées et culturellement pertinentes, tout en demeurant encore partiellement intégrées aux systèmes humanitaires formels. Les communautés de la diaspora comptent parmi les partenaires les plus agiles et les plus dignes de confiance dans la réponse aux crises, a déclaré Ugochi Daniels, Directrice générale adjointe de l’OIM chargée des opérations. Ce rapport montre comment dépasser la solidarité spontanée pour établir de véritables partenariats structurés qui renforcent les réponses locales avant, pendant et après les crises. En reliant les communautés de la diaspora aux efforts humanitaires, l’OIM contribue à garantir que l’aide parvienne rapidement, efficacement et dans un climat de confiance aux personnes qui en ont besoin. S’appuyant sur des études de cas menées en Haïti, au Liban, aux Philippines, en Somalie et en Ukraine, le rapport présente des résultats concrets. La diaspora ukrainienne a levé 283 millions de dollars des États-Unis au cours de la première année du conflit, tandis que plus de 100 organisations de la diaspora se sont mobilisées en quelques jours après le séisme de 2021 en Haïti. Ces exemples reflètent une tendance plus large. En 2024, les envois de fonds de la diaspora vers les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire ont atteint un montant estimé à 700 milliards de dollars des États-Unis, dépassant l’aide publique au développement et les investissements directs étrangers réunis. Le rapport montre comment un engagement structuré de la diaspora a renforcé la préparation, permis des interventions vitales et accéléré le relèvement grâce à des systèmes d’alerte précoce, des solutions de logement plus sûres, des services de santé, des mécanismes de financement innovants et des initiatives de relèvement menées par les communautés. Le document présente également des priorités pratiques à l’intention des donateurs et des partenaires, notamment des mécanismes de financement flexibles, des outils numériques de coordination, le renforcement des partenariats en matière de données et un appui ciblé au développement des capacités. Il s’inscrit dans le cadre des efforts plus larges de l’OIM et alimente l’élaboration prochaine d’une Stratégie de l’OIM sur la diaspora, qui positionne l’engagement de la diaspora comme un pilier central de l’action de l’Organisation. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le Centre des médias de l’OIM.
Countries: Haiti, Lebanon, Philippines, Somalia, Ukraine Source: International Organization for Migration Las remesas de la diáspora ponen de manifiesto un potencial sin explotar en la respuesta a las crisis: nuevo informe de la OIM Miembros de la comunidad somalí en el Reino Unido participan en un taller de alfabetización financiera digital de la OIM, impartido junto con Women’s Inclusive Team, RISE Projects y Dahabshiil, para promover remesas más seguras y asequibles. Foto: OIM 2024/Joe Newman. Ginebra, 22 de mayo de 2026 – En un contexto en el que las remesas de la diáspora superan ya, en conjunto, la ayuda oficial al desarrollo y la inversión extranjera directa, la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) ha publicado hoy un nuevo informe que muestra cómo un mayor compromiso con las comunidades de la diáspora puede mejorar la respuesta humanitaria y apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación en todo el mundo. El informe destaca que las comunidades de la diáspora movilizan recursos con rapidez, llegan a las poblaciones afectadas a través de redes de confianza y ofrecen soluciones adaptadas al contexto local y cultural, aunque siguen estando solo parcialmente integradas en los sistemas humanitarios formales. "Las comunidades de la diáspora se encuentran entre los socios más ágiles y fiables en la respuesta a las crisis", afirmó Ugochi Daniels, Directora General Adjunta de la OIM para Operaciones. "Este informe muestra cómo podemos pasar de la solidaridad espontánea a alianzas reales y estructuradas que refuercen las respuestas locales antes, durante y después de las crisis. Al conectar a las comunidades de la diáspora con los esfuerzos humanitarios, la OIM contribuye a garantizar que el apoyo llegue a las personas de manera rápida, eficaz y basada en la confianza". Basándose en estudios de caso de Haití, el Líbano, Filipinas, Somalia y Ucrania, el informe documenta resultados concretos: la diáspora ucraniana recaudó 283 millones de dólares estadounidenses durante el primer año del conflicto, mientras que más de 100 organizaciones de la diáspora se movilizaron en cuestión de días tras el terremoto de Haití en 2021. Estos ejemplos reflejan una tendencia más amplia: en 2024, las remesas de la diáspora hacia los países de ingreso bajo y mediano alcanzaron una cifra estimada de 700.000 millones de dólares estadounidenses, superando en conjunto la ayuda oficial al desarrollo y la inversión extranjera directa. El informe muestra cómo un compromiso estructurado con la diáspora ha reforzado la preparación ante crisis, posibilitado respuestas que salvan vidas y acelerado la recuperación mediante sistemas de alerta temprana, soluciones de alojamiento más seguras, servicios de salud, mecanismos de financiación innovadores y esfuerzos de recuperación liderados por las comunidades. El documento también define prioridades prácticas para donantes y socios, como mecanismos de financiación flexibles, herramientas digitales de coordinación, el fortalecimiento de las alianzas en materia de datos y un apoyo específico al desarrollo de capacidades. Contribuye a los esfuerzos más amplios de la OIM y sirve de base para una próxima Estrategia de la OIM sobre la diáspora, que sitúa la participación de la diáspora como un pilar central del trabajo de la Organización. Para más información, visite el Centro de Medios de la OIM.