Today: ➖ #Philippines: UN expedites support ahead of Tropical Cyclone Fung-Wong ➖ #Gaza: Needs remain immense despite humanitarian scale-up ➖ #WestBank: Increasing settler attacks imperil Palestinians ➖ #HurricaneMelissa: Millions in Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica affected by hurricane ➡️ bit.ly/47tjPsy

#COP30 matters for humanitarians – because every fraction of a degree means more floods, droughts and displacement. For millions already on the front lines of the climate crisis, this isn’t about the future – it’s about survival today. Climate action is humanitarian action. 🌍

As hunger and funding shortfalls grow – from #Sudan to #DRC – humanitarians keep showing up. Vaccinating children in #Gaza. Rebuilding after #HurricaneMelissa. Standing by those who need us most. Compassion is still stronger than crisis. Show yours 👇 crisisrelief.un.org/en/your-dona...

“They ask us not to forget them. We cannot let them down.” In Tigray, Ethiopia, our Deputy Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Kyoko Ono, met displaced families and survivors of violence. Funding cuts are leaving many without the help they need. You can help: https://bit.ly/3JCb7PG

We’re transforming how we deliver lifesaving aid — empowering local leaders and communities, improving efficiency and innovation, and defending our values, including the neutrality of our aid. Some reflections post-IASC Principals’ meeting 👉 bit.ly/47WztN9

People across #Jamaica are reeling from the devastation left by #HurricaneMelissa. Over 1.5 million people have been affected, losing homes, power, water and livelihoods. Humanitarians are scaling up to reach the hardest-hit communities. You can help: https://bit.ly/439czQ3

Ongoing attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their property across the West Bank continue. Impunity cannot prevail. Latest update: bit.ly/3JIro5u

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Sudan: Families displaced from El Fasher face dire conditions ➖ #Gaza: Humanitarians provide vital aid as part of 60-day scale-up ➖ #Qatar: UN Deputy Relief Chief meets senior officials and humanitarian partners

"A grown man... skin on bone... like a skeleton." Even before the Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, #Sudan, was attacked, doctors faced horrific cases – people surviving on a cup of animal feed. Medical supplies blocked. Hospitals bombed. His testimony: https://bit.ly/4hJ1f39

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: UN agencies launch catch-up immunization campaign for children amid humanitarian scale-up ➖ #Sudan: Violence threatens civilians fleeing El Fasher ➖ #Chad: UN steps up support for new arrivals from Darfur

Every delay in climate action is costing millions of lives. As world leaders make their way to #COP30, the science couldn’t be clearer: act now or face an unliveable future. More from the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: https://bit.ly/4oETU7z

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the most devastating disasters in living memory. Our first responders were on the ground within hours to deliver emergency relief. The work of UN’s emergency team #UNDAC remains as life-saving today as ever. #TsunamiDay

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: UN and partners expand humanitarian response ➖ #WestBank: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social calls for protection and accountability as attacks on Palestinians continue ➖ #Sudan: Ongoing attacks deepen humanitarian crisis in North Darfur

#HurricaneMelissa is one of the strongest storms to hit the Atlantic, leaving widespread destruction in its path. The UN and partners are working with national authorities to deliver emergency relief to the hardest-hit communities. You can help relief efforts: https://bit.ly/439czQ3

Meet Mohamed. After a stray bullet left him unable to speak and paralyzed, Mohamed's family took a dangerous journey to find medical help. With the life-saving help of the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund, he was able to get back to living again.💙 His story: https://bit.ly/48WM2ZT

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Sudan: Ongoing violence imperils civilians in El Fasher ➖ #Gaza: UN and partners continue to deliver vital aid as part of 60-day humanitarian scale-up ➖ #HurricaneMelissa: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social fast-tracks funds for hurricane response in #Jamaica

After the ceasefire, UN and partners are scaling up aid across #Gaza. The positive impact is already felt in all areas. But to leave no one behind, the ceasefire needs to last and restrictions have to to be lifted. Here's the latest on the response: https://bit.ly/48ZspR5

Following the 6.3 magnitude #earthquake in northern #Afghanistan, humanitarian partners are on the ground assessing damage and urgent needs. At least 20 people have been killed, 945 injured, and more than 90 homes destroyed. Learn more: t.co/rRQHkGIvxz

Unimaginable horrors in El Fasher, #Sudan. Just before Saudi Hospital was attacked – reportedly killing over 460 civilians – a doctor shared what he was witnessing on the ground. He managed to escape, but we haven’t heard from him since. His harrowing testimony: https://bit.ly/4hJ1f39

I’ve allocated $4 million from UNCERF to get urgent aid to people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. This will allow UN agencies and partners to scale up life-saving aid.

Food, education, protection. That’s what displaced families in #Somalia say they need most. Severe funding cuts have forced aid agencies to halt life-saving assistance. Our Deputy Director for Crisis Response, Kyoko Ono, visited #Baidoa and shared her insights. 👇

In Tawila, we spoke to people displaced from El Fasher. Conditions are dire: 🔴safe water is limited 🔴markets have collapsed 🔴food, fuel and medical supplies are nearly depleted You can help the people of #Sudan: http://bit.ly/3VKeYwB

Today's update: ➖ #Gaza: Health system continues to face significant challenges amid immense needs ➖ #Sudan: Situation catastrophic and humanitarian access to El Fasher still cut off ➖ #HurricaneMelissa: UN and Governments race to save lives ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nATWeZ

Across the Caribbean, families are reeling from #HurricaneMelissa – one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic. UN and local partners are racing to deliver food, water, and shelter. Here’s how aid is reaching those in need: https://bit.ly/4qthTaS

The war in #Ukraine continues to claim lives and devastate communities. Hospitals, kindergartens and energy facilities are under attack – nowhere is safe. “Don’t forget Ukraine,” urges Humanitarian Coordinator, Matthias Schmale, as millions face another harsh winter.

The world’s most vulnerable are paying the price for shrinking humanitarian budgets. But, there’s also a glimmer of hope: private donors are stepping up to keep life-saving projects running. Here’s how aid cuts are impacting people on the ground this week. 👇

UN Charter pledged us to save generations from scourge of war, defend human rights and justice. Amid horror of El Fasher we must return to those words as rebuke for international failure, and challenge that world can do better. My remarks: bit.ly/47n75Ck

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Sudan: @tomfletcherun.bsky.social speaks out against ‘crisis of apathy’ ➖ #Gaza: humanitarian scale-up continues, despite restrictions ➖ #HurricaneMelissa: Response underway as Melissa leaves trail of devastation across Caribbean ➡️ bit.ly/47xBaiC

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: Ceasefire must hold for humanitarians to fully deliver on 60-day plan ➖ #Sudan: UN allocates $20 million to support emergency response as people continue to flee El Fasher violence

⚠️ As Hurricane #Melissa impacts #Haiti, heavy rains and fierce winds threaten communities already on the brink. Humanitarians are mobilizing with authorities to support early evacuations, deliver emergency supplies and protect the most vulnerable. Donate to help: https://bit.ly/49bDi2n

🚨Humanitarian response update: UN teams and partners are delivering aid and restoring essential services in #Gaza. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4qQIFKL

🔴 Summary executions 🔴 Attacks on civilians 🔴 House-to-house raids 🔴 Civilians prevented from reaching safety #Sudan's El Fasher is on the brink. The disastrous humanitarian situation requires urgent international action. Statement: https://bit.ly/4hv8VWw

Thousands of people have fled El Fasher, #Sudan, seeking safety from relentless attacks. Many arrived in Tawila, dehydrated, injured and traumatized. The UN and aid organizations are providing life-saving support. But the violence must stop❗ 🚨 We need a ceasefire now.

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: Humanitarian scale-up continues ➖ #Sudan: UN, partners sound alarm on uptick of attacks on civilians El Fasher ➖ Hurricane Melissa: UN, partners step up preparations as hurricane approaches Caribbean Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wp8d3x

Long awaited aid is now entering #Gaza every day. Follow our daily situation reports outlining UN and partners’ efforts and progress in scaling up the humanitarian response across the Gaza Strip under the ceasefire agreement. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ogF6vA

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, briefs the press on the intensified fighting over the past 24 hours in El Fasher, #Sudan, and calls on all parties to allow safe passages for civilians.

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: Water, food and essential services still desperately needed as families move north ➖ #Sudan: El Fasher – 26,000 people flee in 2 days as situation deteriorates

📢 It's time for everyone to step up. Funding for humanitarian work has been decimated. 10 months into the year, we're only 23% funded. Millions are no longer able to reach food, clean water, health care and protection. The stakes couldn't be higher. You can help: https://bit.ly/46zJ3VL

Thank you President Higgins for your deep wisdom, powerful advice and rock solid humanitarianism. I feel revitalized by this time together.

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #OPT: Humanitarian community in Gaza expands response under 60-day plan ➖ #Sudan: Clashes and drone attacks spread beyond Darfur region ➖ #Niger: Over half a million people affected by deadly floods Read more➡️ bit.ly/47l1Kvh

Families fleeing fierce fighting in Darfur and Kordofan are finding new hope. 💙 With support from #Sudan Humanitarian Fund, aid workers can move fast, within just 48 hours, to deliver life-saving food, shelter and medicine. 👇 Watch the impact on the ground. You can help: https://bit.ly/3VKeYwB

Thank you Minister Neale Richmond for your leadership and partnership in humanitarian action. Great discussion of reform and renewal, including with Irish NGOs. Ireland has been staunch supporter of lifesaving work in #Gaza. @irishmissionun.bsky.social

The #Gaza ceasefire enables us to finally provide more food, water and shelter for desperate Palestinian families. Dutch advanced funding for @unocha.org, UNCERF and CBPFs helps us rapidly scale up our operations. #OCHAthanks the Netherlands for this deeply valued support.

Exit video from two heavy days in Gaza - massive task ahead but we won’t be overwhelmed.

Thank you Minderoo Foundation and Dr. Andrew Forrest for your AU$10M backing of our 60-day scale-up plan for #Gaza. Your support will focus on psychosocial and mental health needs - particularly for children.

Visit to UNICEF nutrition centre in Gaza City. Thank you to everyone working to get hunger levels down as part of the surge of lifesaving aid we’re now getting in. So much more to do, but this is a start.

🚨 Displacement in #Haiti has reached a record high. 1.4 million people have been forced from their homes this year due to violence and instability, according to IOM. That's a 36% increase since the end of 2024. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oucCho

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #OPT: UN and partners continue to scale up aid in Gaza ➖ #Sudan: In Tawila, OCHA meets families displaced from besieged El Fasher ➖ #Ukraine: Attacks cause civilian casualties, disrupt power and water to hundreds of thousands Read more➡️ bit.ly/4ow9ZMf

Today's humanitarian update: ➖ #Gaza: @UNReliefChief witnesses aid scale-up. ➖ #Sudan: Civilians flee escalating violence in Darfur and Kordofan. ➖ #DRC: Hostilities devastate health system in the east. ➖ #Haiti: UN and partners step up support amid cholera resurgence. ➡️ https://bit.ly/42N8pNI

🚨 Only $9.57 billion of the global humanitarian appeal has been funded so far this year – just 21% of what's needed. That’s a 41% drop from what was received at the same time last year. The gap is growing when needs are greatest. Learn more: bit.ly/479ZA1K #InvestInHumanity