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OCHA Flash Update #2

Sunday, 21 February 2016, 3:26 pm | OCHA

This is the second OCHA Flash Update on Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston Cat 5 which is currently impacting on Fiji. More >>

CERF Approves Grant For the Marshall Islands

Thursday, 20 June 2013, 1:59 pm | OCHA

In response to the drought disaster in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, approved a rapid response grant of US$1 million yesterday. This grant, implemented by the International Organization ... More >>

Pacific’s Biggest Humanitarian Response Forum Begins

Friday, 26 October 2012, 4:10 pm | OCHA

Pacific’s Biggest Humanitarian Response Forum Begins (Nadi, Fiji, 22 October 2012): Over 100 humanitarian actors from the Pacific Island region have gathered for the 5th Annual Pacific Humanitarian Team Regional Workshop in Nadi, Fiji. The Workshop, ... More >>

OCHA: Protection of Civilians Weekly Report 25 – 31 July

Monday, 6 August 2012, 12:22 pm | OCHA

OCHA: Protection of Civilians Weekly Report 25 – 31 July 2012 August 4, 2012 0 comments More >>

OCHA: The Monthly Humanitarian Monitor – June 2012

Monday, 30 July 2012, 12:08 pm | OCHA

Monthly Report United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) 27/07/2012 More >>

OCHA: Protection of Civilians Weekly Report 18–24 July 2012

Monday, 30 July 2012, 12:05 pm | OCHA

Weekly Report United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) 27/07/2012 More >>

Five Years of Blockade: The Humanitarian Situation

Saturday, 16 June 2012, 7:55 pm | OCHA

The intensified blockade on the Gaza Strip imposed on June 2007 is beginning its sixth year. More >>

Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 6 - 12 June

Saturday, 16 June 2012, 12:27 pm | OCHA

Israeli forces injure 23 Palestinians throughout the oPt. In the West Bank, settlers damage over 200 trees, primarily olive trees. More >>

OCHA - Statement on Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory

Friday, 15 June 2012, 10:52 am | OCHA

Statement on Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territory: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos Report More >>

Protection of Civilians Weekly Report: 30 May - 5 June

Saturday, 9 June 2012, 3:14 pm | OCHA

Israeli forces kill three armed Palestinians and injure eight civilians in the Gaza Strip. In addition, 48 Palestinians were injured in the West Bank. Settler violence continues. Communities in the Jordan Valley continue to be affected by demolitions ... More >>

Protection of Civilians Weekly Report 23 - 29 May

Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 11:02 am | OCHA

01/06/2012 Israeli forces injure over 50 Palestinians in the West Bank and another one near the fence in Gaza. Settlers injure seven Palestinians and damage at least 150 olive trees. Also in the West Bank, Israeli authorities demolish 17 Palestinian-owned ... More >>

Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator

Monday, 23 April 2012, 10:07 am | OCHA

Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Maxwell Gaylard, on evictions in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Beit Hanina More >>

Samoa and the International Community Disaster Plans

Friday, 2 December 2011, 12:53 pm | OCHA

Wednesday 30th November 2011, Apia- The United Nations, led by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in partnership with the UN Multi-country office in Samoa and the Disaster Management Office (DMO) of the Ministry of Natural ... More >>

Burma: Cyclone Nargis OCHA Situation Report No. 3

Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 8:48 pm | OCHA

The cyclone has caused unprecedented devastation. Buildings and infrastructure have been severely damaged, and flooding is widespread. The low-lying delta region also suffered a sizable storm surge, which is feared to have wiped out whole villages. More >>

Republic Of Korea: Hebei Spirit Oil Spill Report 2

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 8:30 pm | OCHA

On 7 December 2007, a crane-carrying barge hit the Hong Kong-registered tanker "Hebei Spirit", which was anchored approximately eight kilometres off Malipo in the Taean district on the west coast of the RoK, after a wire linking the barge to a tugboat ... More >>

Chad: Mounting Rebel Fronts Hamper Aid Efforts

Monday, 10 December 2007, 7:24 pm | OCHA

Fighting is breaking out in so many parts of eastern Chad that aid workers say they can't even keep count. "So many groups are involved now, it's impossible to know who is who," said one humanitarian official. More >>

DRC: North Kivu Situation Update, 1 - 7 Dec 2007

Sunday, 9 December 2007, 9:40 am | OCHA

As of today, no significant governmental troops have deployed in the area to restore law and order since a large number of the troops initially based in Kanyabayonga have been redeployed for reinforcement in Rutshuru district. More >>

Ethiopia: Humanitarian Bulletin 03 Dec 2007

Thursday, 6 December 2007, 11:32 pm | OCHA

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (USG) and Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), Sir John Holmes, completed a two day visit in Ethiopia on 28 November. More >>

Sudan: UN Official Calls For Improved Cooperation

Monday, 3 December 2007, 10:51 am | OCHA

John Holmes, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, concluded a four day visit to Sudan on Sunday, stressing the importance of maintaining a positive and constructive dialogue with the government ... More >>

PNG: Cyclone Guba Situation Report No. 1

Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 9:54 am | OCHA

Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Guba struck Papua New Guinea 12-16 November 2007, bringing torrential rains and high tides which have caused severe flooding in Oro and Milne Bay provinces in the east of the country. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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