Humanitarian News Archive

The Perfect Storm

3rd February 2026 Over the past years, the aid sector has witnessed the brewing of a “perfect storm,” which are now resulting in massive cuts in (humanitarian) aid budgets. This commentary looks at the new reality of humanitarian aid and considers its future…

ACNUR Chile: Fact Sheet Medios de Vida (ESP) – Diciembre 2025

3rd February 2026 La Oficina de ACNUR en Chile y sus socios trabajan para promover la inclusión sociolaboral de las personas desplazadas por la fuerza, potenciando así su autosuficiencia económica y permitiéndoles ampliar su aporte al desarrollo económico del país. Para profundizar el…

Unlocking water data for Africa: Introducing the IWMI Africa geoportal

3rd February 2026 Abstract/Description Water insecurity is an urgent challenge in Africa, driven by climate change, rapid population growth, and increasing multi-sectoral demand that place mounting pressure on already limited water resources. In this context, the availability of reliable, accessible, and integrated water…