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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Mitigating suffering of people worldwide UAE’s innate nature

Gulf Today 18 May 2024
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a beacon of inspiration in the global humanitarian landscape, and his life has been distinguished by unwavering support for people and nations in crisis ... The UAE swiftly provided humanitarian and relief aid in 2023 to those affected by Storm Daniel in Libya....
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Mohamed bin Zayed: A knight of generosity, a champion of global humanitarian work

Gulf News 17 May 2024
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a beacon of inspiration in the global humanitarian landscape, and Sheikh Mohamed’s life has been distinguished by unwavering support for people and nations in crisis ... The recent granting of the ‘Global Humanitarian ......
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Why Are People Mad About Ms. Rachel’s Save the Children Campaign?

New York Magazine 17 May 2024
officials, and global health organizations as an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that’s left an estimated 850,000 children short on food, water, shelter, or health care, has apparently angered a loud group of people who feel Accurso should have included Israeli children in her cause....
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Sexual and reproductive health for all: 20 years of the Global Strategy

World Health Organization 16 May 2024
Dr Allotey and Dr Manjulaa Narasimhan, scientist at WHO and HRP, noted in a recent commentary in the WHO Bulletin that the SRHR agenda remains unfinished and in some instances has regressed due to geopolitical tensions, economic downturns, the global food crisis, climate change, humanitarian crises and COVID-19. ....
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What Is the Missing Crucial Component in US Foreign Policy? People.

GlobalResearch 16 May 2024
Global Research Wants to Hear From You! ... Despite worldwide concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and despite the USA being the only country in the world in a strong enough position to put adequate pressure on Israel to check this, the USA has failed to make any truly significant remedial contribution in this context so far....
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Israeli flag-raising in major Canadian cities spurs outrage amid Gaza war

Al Jazeera 14 May 2024
Israel’s siege on the coastal Palestinian enclave has also spurred a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Palestinians facing shortages of water, food, fuel, and medical supplies. Amid global protests demanding a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinian rights advocates in Canada ......
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BTS and BLACKPINK face Blockout Call from award-winning Palestinian Journalist; fans respond

Hindustan Times 12 May 2024
For over 7 months, the tension between these two old rivals has caused global concern over the crisis, not only in terms of fatalities and property loss but also on humanitarian grounds ... failure to respond to the humanitarian crisis, despite their massive social media presence....
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Elumelu to Speak on Africapitalism, Youth Empowerment at UAE, UK, Italy

This Day 11 May 2024
Panel session at the health leaders’ forum in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Elumelu who was invited by his good friend, Badr Jafar, will participate in the agenda setting opener for the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week ... The TEF and the World Food Programme share a similar vision to address the global humanitarian and migration crisis....
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University of Oregon's pro-Palestinian encampment marches on as administrators call for an end

The Register Guard 11 May 2024
About 200 people participated, lying on the steps and front lawn of the building ... 7 ... Instead, it offered this statement.. "As a community of globally engaged faculty, students, and staff, we are anguished by the current humanitarian and hostage crisis in Gaza ... We also recognize the complex geopolitical issues that are at the root of this crisis ... ...
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Somalia, UN agencies step up flood mitigation measures

China.dot.org 10 May 2024
The floods are the latest in a series of extreme weather events in recent years to hit Somalia, where communities find themselves at the sharp end of the global climate crisis, according to humanitarian agencies....
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UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership

The Guardian 10 May 2024
... growing isolation on the world stage amid global alarm over the war in Gaza and the extent of the humanitarian crisis in the strip....
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First United Nations civil society forum held in Africa heralds ‘inclusive’ Summit of the Future

Capital Ethiopia 09 May 2024
“We are all acutely aware that we need to work together, if we were to have any chance of meeting today’s global challenges; ongoing conflicts, escalating geopolitical tensions; multiplying humanitarian crisis; rising inequalitiesthe climate emergency and so much more,” he stated....
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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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