@UNOCHA

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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Displaced by settler violence, a family of six is starting again in a prefab house provided through humanitarian support . They are among more than 6,500 #WestBank Palestinians displaced by settlers since 2023. Their old home remains inaccessible. 🔊 Hear from them.
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Lisa Doughten@Lisa_Doughten14h
Good to join @UNOCHA donors in Geneva today under @eu_echo chairship. Strong partnerships and shared purpose are essential as we work towards a more agile, impactful OCHA and a faster, fairer and more accountable humanitarian system. #InvestInHumanity
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Tom Fletcher
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El Niño is back, and it is more powerful than ever. We must act urgently to limit the impact. With @WMO, we have set out the potential impact. And called for action.
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In #Yemen, nearly 260,000 people have been displaced by fighting since August, with half seeking refuge in Ta’iz. Humanitarians have reached more than 174,000 people, but families say shelter, food and cash remain their most pressing needs. Read more: bit.ly/4BklrBG
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Tune in today as @UNReliefChief and @WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo call for urgent early action as an unprecedented El Niño threatens fragile communities. 📺 Watch the press briefing live at 1 pm CEST: bit.ly/3VMSoqm
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Renewed fighting in northern #Ethiopia is compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. Here's what's happening, and why scaled-up and sustained humanitarian and recovery support is critical.
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United Nations Geneva
@UNGenevaOct 20
"Food is available but remains inaccessible for millions of Afghans. We cannot keep asking humanitarian aid to compensate indefinitely for the absence of economic opportunity and essential public services." - @UNOCHA on #Afghanistan
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChiefOct 20
Thousands have been forced from their homes in Gros-Morne as violence spreads across Haiti. 
Humanitarians are there but access must remain safe and open. The funding gap is real, and is costing lives.
OCHA Haiti
@OCHAHaitiOct 16
In Haiti, violence in Gros-Morne has forced more than 10,000 people to flee. Assistance is scaling up: 🍲1,500 hot meals distributed 🧼250 hygiene kits distributed 📦More than 2,000 emergency kits being delivered OCHA and its partners remain mobilized alongside communities.
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OCHA Ukraine
@OCHA_UkraineOct 19
Over the weekend, attacks killed and injured scores of civilians in front-line areas and across #Ukraine, damaging homes, schools and a hospital. Alarmingly, energy infrastructure has been hit as colder weather sets in. 🎥Watch more from the attack sites in #Kyiv.
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Families who fled Sudan are trying to rebuild their lives in Chad. With support from the Chad Humanitarian Fund, @UNICEFChad and local partner SAKHAL are helping them find stability and start again.
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In #Haiti, more than 300,000 displaced children risk dropping out of school as insecurity and displacement disrupt their education. With over 1,600 schools closed, funding shortfalls are also jeopardizing efforts to keep children learning safely. Read: bit.ly/3U2q0jt
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChiefOct 19
The assault on humanitarians, risks of AI taking over weapon systems, and why we need an EU budget of pragmatic solidarity. My interview with @euronews 👇
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The rains have arrived in #Somalia. And El Niño could bring severe flooding. In the central Hiraan region, lessons from the devastating 2023 floods are helping communities and humanitarian partners prepare for what could come next. Hear how they're getting ready.
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Returning home should be a step towards stability. For many families in Kunduz, Afghanistan, that is not the case. Winter is coming, and sustained support is critical to help families rebuild their lives.
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Insecurity and violence have forced thousands of families to flee in Niger. People are rebuilding their lives with access to healthcare and clean water, the support they need to move forward with dignity. What humanitarian funding does when it reaches the right people.️⬇️
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChiefOct 16
Mes remerciements à Sa Majesté la Reine Mathilde @MonarchieBe pour ce nouvel échange approfondi sur les défis à venir et pour son immense solidarité avec notre travail.
Belgian Royal Palace
@MonarchieBeOct 16
La Reine reçoit le sous-secrétaire général des Nations Unies chargé des affaires humanitaires et coordinateur des secours d'urgence, @TFletcher, au Palais royal.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChiefOct 16
We shouldn’t need this conference.
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Tom Fletcher
@UNReliefChiefOct 16
Killing humanitarians takes a chain of people. I want them to feel fear, shame, guilt. We demand they are held to account. Here are three ways to do that. My speech in Brussels today on protecting humanitarians.
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You can't end every crisis. But you can end someone's. Displaced by conflict, Nyajang felt alone and uncertain, carrying the responsibility of raising six children by herself. A women's safe space gave her a new start. This is what humanitarian aid can do. One life at a time.
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In #Yemen, access restrictions in Ta’iz are cutting people off from essential supplies and life-saving assistance. More than 13,000 pregnant women cannot access maternal health services, including 1,500 due to give birth in the next two weeks. Read more: bit.ly/4yVSj2f
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