Publisher

UNFPA Yemen

Publication date

Aug 2020

Resources

UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #08 – August 2020

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains the worst in the world; driven by five years of conflict and political instability. Humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate, including internal displacement, famine, outbreaks of cholera and COVID-19. An estimated 24.1 million people – over 80 per cent of the population – are in need of some form of assistance, including 14.4 million who are in acute need.

Publisher

UNFPA Yemen

Publication date

17 September 2020

Resources

Escalation and Response in Marib Governorate in Yemen Flash Update #05

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News

Demand for Afghanistan’s midwives unflagging during COVID-19 pandemic

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Sajia Mansoory attends to a newborn at the Malalai National Maternity Hospital.. © UNFPA Afghanistan/Zaeem Abdul Rahman
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News

Dual calamity as floods hit India’s Bihar state amid pandemic

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Flooding has disrupted access to essential services and items, with women and children affected most severely. © UNFPA and Plan International India
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News

Prioritizing women’s and girls’ needs in wake of Beirut explosion

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UNFPA partners distribute dignity kits to blast-affected women and girls. The disaster comes atop the global pandemic and an economic crisis. © UNFPA Lebanon
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News

The Rohingya influx, three years on

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Midwife Rotna speaks with Minara about her newborn baby. Maternal health services are continuing despite the pandemic. © UNFPA
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News

Mobile medical units deployed as Beirut health system copes after explosion

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Beirut residents receive support from a mobile medical unit run by Amel Association, with support from UNFPA. © UNFPA Lebanon
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Publication date

Jul 2020

Author

UNFPA Yemen

Resources

UNFPA Response in Yemen Monthly Situation Report #07 – July 2020

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Publication date

Jun 2020

Author

UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #94 June 2020

Within the Syria crisis region, which spans the whole of Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, there have been a total of 252,204 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 30, 2020. The highest number of confirmed cases came from Türkiye (199,906), followed by Egypt (68,311), Iraq (49,109), and Jordan (1,132). Only 279 cases were reported in Syria. By June, UNFPA country offices throughout the region had already readjusted their programmes and work plans, putting short and long-term measures in place to ensure continuity of operations despite expected challenges.

Publication date

May 2020

Author

UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #93 May 2020

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