Humanitarian crisis

A humanitarian crisis (or "humanitarian disaster") is defined as a singular event or a series of events that are threatening in terms of health, safety or well being of a community or large group of people. It may be an internal or external conflict and usually occurs throughout a large land area. Local, national and international responses are necessary in such events.

Each humanitarian crisis is caused by different factors and as a result, each different humanitarian crisis requires a unique response targeted towards the specific sectors affected. This can result in either short-term or long-term damage. Humanitarian crises can either be natural disasters, man-made disasters or complex emergencies. In such cases, complex emergencies occur as a result of several factors or events that prevent a large group of people from accessing their fundamental needs, such as food, clean water or safe shelter.

Examples of humanitarian crises include armed conflicts, epidemics, famine, natural disasters and other major emergencies. All such crises may cause, involve or lead to a humanitarian crisis. As such, humanitarian crises are often interconnected and complex and several national and international agencies play roles in the repercussions of the incidences.

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INDONESIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACK ON RAFAH, URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

Malaysian National News Agency 08 May 2024
WORLD > NEWS. INDONESIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACK ON RAFAH, URGES GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT HUMANITARIAN CRISIS ... .......
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500 drones to light up NYC skies Tuesday night, calling for the release of hostages ...

AM New York 07 May 2024
Margalith elaborated that the messages in the sky will be “impactful” in their efforts to bring the hostages home while emphasizing that the crisis is not just one for Israel, but the world as a whole. “This is not just an Israeli issue, it’s a global humanitarian issue,” he said....
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How the Humanitarian and Hunger Crisis May be Much Worse than Commonly Stated

GlobalResearch 06 May 2024
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) tells us in its recent report of the humanitarian crisis that wasting threatens the lives of 45 million children under five years of age ... crisis situations and so have been in need of humanitarian assistance....
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Sheikh Abdullah, Australian counterpart discuss regional developments

The Gulf Time 06 May 2024
... to strengthen the response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip ... He underscored the need to protect all civilians, intensify humanitarian support for civilians in Gaza, and enhance the global response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Strip....
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The Peninsula 06 May 2024
... of humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians ... The Doha Declaration refers to the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the deteriorating humanitarian situation and called on the global community to support the efforts of the United Nations to respond more effectively to the crisis there....
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Gaza: 155,000 Pregnant Women Struggling to Survive, Says Palestine Envoy, Shawesh

This Day 06 May 2024
Nigeria .. Michael Olugbode in Abuja. Ambassador of Palestine to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has drawn global attention to emerging humanitarian crisis in war torn Gaza, stating that around 155,000 pregnant women and new mothers are struggling to survive ... He said ... Doctors and midwives … are struggling to provide adequate care to new-borns.” ... Shawesh said....
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UAE: A Billionaire Extends Aid to Lebanese Minors sexually Abused via Media

Al Wast 05 May 2024
... a prompt response from Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor.A Philanthropic Response to the Crisis ... Known for his philanthropic endeavors both locally and globally, Al Habtoor's response to the crisis reflects his unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes ... Global Solidarity....
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U.N. official warns that famine in northern Gaza is already ‘full-blown’

The Los Angeles Times 04 May 2024
The war has caused widespread destruction in Gaza and plunged the territory into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis ... President Biden, under pressure to do more to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the U.S ... crisis.” USAID expects to provide a quarter of that, she said....
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A new sea route for Gaza aid is on track, with humanitarian workers ready to ...

Chicago Tribune 04 May 2024
has called for 400 metric tons of the nutritional paste in the Palestinian territory “in light of the severe hunger that is pervading across Gaza right now, and the severe, acute humanitarian crisis.” USAID expects to provide a quarter of that, she said. Globally, she said at the ......
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Senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'

Naharnet 04 May 2024
There was no immediate comment from Israel, which controls entrance into Gaza and says it is beginning to allow in more food and other humanitarian aid through land crossings ... has called for 400 metric tons of the nutritional paste "in light of the severe hunger that is pervading across Gaza right now, and the severe, acute humanitarian crisis."...
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A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine'

Sun Star 04 May 2024
Agency for International Development humanitarian official for Gaza told The Associated Press ... has called for 400 metric tons of the nutritional paste “in light of the severe hunger that is pervading across Gaza right now, and the severe, acute humanitarian crisis.” USAID expects to provide a quarter of that, she said....
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New sea route for Gaza aid on track, USAID says; treating starving children priority

Newsday 04 May 2024
has called for 400 metric tons of the nutritional paste “in light of the severe hunger that is pervading across Gaza right now, and the severe, acute humanitarian crisis.” USAID expects to provide a quarter of that, she said. Globally, she said at the Georgia factory, the treatment made there “will save untold lives, millions of lives.”....
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Senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’

Penn Live 04 May 2024
Agency for International Development humanitarian official for Gaza told The Associated Press ... has called for 400 metric tons of the nutritional paste “in light of the severe hunger that is pervading across Gaza right now, and the severe, acute humanitarian crisis.” USAID expects to provide a quarter of that, she said....
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