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Country: Philippines Source: European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Please refer to the attached Map.

Country: Ukraine Source: International Rescue Committee Please refer to the attached file. The assessment focuses on the forms of TFGBV that affect adolescent girls, the associated risk factors and consequences, available support, and barriers to accessing care. It is based on 24 key informant interviews and 12 focus group discussions involving 100 adolescent girls from urban, rural / remote communities in Dniprovskyi, Kamianskyi, Kryvorizkyi and Samarivskyi raions. Findings Overview Limited access to safe and structured offline spaces increases adolescent girls’ reliance on digital environments. Girls reported spending between 7 and more than 12 hours online daily. Frequently reported forms of TFGBV include cyberstalking, online harassment, online sexual harassment and image-based abuse; The assessment identified a gap between girls’ experiences and professionals’ understanding of TFGBV. Cyberstalking was reported in all focus group discussions but recognized as a distinct risk by only 25% of key informants. Risk patterns also vary by age, shifting from unwanted contact and privacy violations among younger girls to blackmail, coercion and partner control among older girls; General GBV response pathways are available, but specialized services for minors affected by TFGBV were identified by only 25% of key informants. Shame, stigma, confidentiality concerns and distrust of adults discourage girls from seeking formal support, while friends and parents are often their first sources of help. The assessment also provides recommendations for strengthening TFGBV prevention and response for adolescent girls. Explore further findings and recommendations in the full report.

Country: Afghanistan Source: Asia Displacement Solutions Platform Please refer to the attached file. Why this Brief? The Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP) is a joint initiative of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which works to contribute to the development of comprehensive solutions for displaced populations in Asia. Established in 2018, ADSP works to build an evidence base, facilitate joint advocacy and a common understanding of durable solutions. Since 2022, Samuel Hall, a research organisation founded and based in Kabul since 2010, has been the research and learning partner of ADSP on durable solutions in Afghanistan. For this brief, Samuel Hall partnered with REHA (Resilience, Environment and Humanitarian Aid) a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with deep expertise in environmental governance and public sector engagement. This brief outlines areas for cooperation among national and international stakeholders on durable solutions in 2026. It maps Afghan authorities’ current policies, practices, and perceptions related to durable solutions for the period 2021–2025 and looking forward to priority interventions in 2026. It identifies gaps between policy frameworks and community realities, and generates recommendations for ADSP, the Durable Solutions Working Group (DSWG), donors and relevant authorities. Key messages Afghanistan has multiple policy instruments, decrees, institutional mechanisms and sectoral plans relevant to return and reintegration, but no updated, comprehensive and operational reintegration framework that connects border reception with longer-term solutions in areas of return. Earlier frameworks continue to influence practice selectively, while newer instruments often provide high-level direction without sufficient operational guidance on eligibility, sequencing, institutional roles, safeguards or accountability. Findings from the urban and peri-urban Herat case study in this publication are illustrative and are not representative. Communitylevel evidence from the case study shows that gaps in documentation, housing, livelihoods, water access and gender-sensitive protection are not only material constraints but may also create protection risks that can undermine durable solutions. The most practical entry points are clearer operational guidance, stronger municipal engagement, protection-sensitive data-sharing, civil documentation access, climate- and water-sensitive settlement planning, and financing that links emergency reception with reintegration outcomes. Context As of December 2025, almost 6 million Afghans have returned to Afghanistan1 as Iran and Pakistan have accelerated their policy on returns.2 Although the authorities and host communities have shown solidarity in welcoming returnees, the influx is straining overstretched services in areas where returns are concentrated. According to the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HRNP), nearly half of Afghanistan’s population – or 22 million people – will require humanitarian assistance in 2026, reflecting the protracted nature of this crisis.3 As of late May 2026, the HRNP was just 16% funded.4 With continued socioeconomic and environmental pressures and an expected increase in returns, well-defined policies are essential to guide effective interventions. The lack of strategic continuity and clarity between pre- and post-2021 policies has led to inconsistent implementation across provinces. Although the authorities in Afghanistan have issued policy directives, such as the Policy and Response for Afghan Returnees (2023), further details are often not written out in law or policies. Since this research was conducted prior to the escalation of regional conflict involving Iran in 2026, the findings do not capture its potential impact. These dynamics may affect Afghan returnees from Iran by accelerating return movements and further straining already limited reintegration capacities. This underscores the need for continuous monitoring of regional dynamics and flexible policy responses that can adapt to sudden geopolitical shifts. Additionally, in Afghanistan, climate-induced hazards and environmental degradation are a major driver of displacement, further complicating efforts toward durable solutions. Recurrent droughts, flooding, land degradation, and water scarcity – combined with sudden-onset disasters such as earthquakes – have eroded livelihoods, reduced agricultural productivity, and disrupted access to services in areas of origin and return. In provinces such as Badghis, rainfall declined by 49% in 2025.5 Since 70% of Afghans rely on agriculture and livestock for their livelihoods, this deficit has had a severe impact. As a result, many households have been forced to deprioritize health, education, and other essential needs.6 Many returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are returning to communities that are more exposed to climate risks than before.7 At the same time, reductions in funding have limited the supply-side capacity of authorities and service providers, restricting the resources and support available to reintegration efforts.8 In the absence of mainstreaming climate-responsive policies and adaptation measures, displacement dynamics risk becoming cyclical rather than transitional, undermining the sustainability of reintegration. Recurrent displacement is likely to persist.9 IDPs and returnees continue to face overlapping challenges, including limited livelihood opportunities, restricted access to land and documentation, and competition over resources. Gender-based restrictions remain severe: 52% of the population is marginalised, with women largely prohibited from working, continuing education, or participating fully in community life.10 Food insecurity is also worsening, with 10% of the population falling into the food-insecure category during 2025.11 These interconnected barriers underscore the need for a coherent and long-term strategy that supports sustainable reintegration. Yet, beyond immediate reception at borders and reliance on decrees, there is no articulated and evidence-based reintegration framework to guide durable solutions. The absence of a comprehensive framework is a central finding of this brief and shapes the analysis of gaps between policy and practice. The brief contributes to this effort by (1) mapping authorities’ policies and practices on reintegration, (2) capturing local perceptions and experiences of these policies, and (3) identifying gaps and entry points to align policy, practice, and community needs.

Country: Nepal Sources: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Resident Coordinator in Nepal Please refer to the attached file. KATHMANDU, 4 September 2026 — The United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched a US$49.6 million flash appeal to deliver life-saving relief to over 84,000 people affected by catastrophic flash floods and landslides across northern Nepal. Operating under the overall leadership of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the four-month response plan addresses critical operational gaps identified by the Government to prevent further hardship and disease outbreaks as winter approaches in high-altitude Himalayan communities. The United Nations and humanitarian responders are working in partnership with ongoing Nepalese emergency operations. The catastrophe, triggered on 26 August, has claimed over 1,250 lives, leaving thousands missing and displacing entire villages across the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading regions. Survivors face tragic losses of family members, homes, and rural livelihoods. Widespread destruction of critical infrastructure has severed transport routes, disrupted power grids, and washed-out local water supply and sanitation systems, leaving isolated populations without basic necessities. To mitigate immediate suffering and safeguard vulnerable populations, the joint response targets essential humanitarian needs across multiple sectors. Direct cash transfers will be deployed where local markets remain functional to give families the dignity to buy essential goods while stimulating local economies. To protect displaced communities before winter sets in, aid teams will distribute cold-weather shelter materials and supply portable solar units to households to restore essential power and light in off-grid zones. Humanitarian operations will also restore damaged water networks, deploy rapid purification systems, and deliver hygiene supplies to halt the spread of waterborne illnesses. Emergency mobile clinics will provide immediate medical treatment and nutrition support, while protection teams work to reunify children separated from their families. In addition, aid teams will distribute emergency food aid and manage surviving livestock to protect rural livelihoods. “Families have lost everything: their loved ones, their homes, their livelihoods, swept away in minutes,” said Lila Pieters Yahia, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal. “Working under the Government’s leadership, this appeal will get cash, shelter, health care, clean water and protection to the hardest-to-reach communities before winter closes in.” Media resources:PhotosVideosFlash Appeal For More Information: Simrika Sharma, National Information Officer Email: Simrika.sharma@un.org Mob: +977 9841592692 UN Information Center, Kathmandu

Country: Nepal Source: Plan International Please refer to the attached file. A major flash flood entered Nepal through the Bhote Koshi River at approximately 9:00 AM on 26 August 2026, causing significant loss and damage across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi are among the worst affected areas, with impacts reported on communities, markets, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The cause of the flood remains under investigation, with authorities assessing the possibility of a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) or another upstream hydrological event. The Government of Nepal has mobilised security forces for search, rescue and relief operations and issued alerts for communities downstream along the Trishuli River corridor. Highlights ● More 788 bodies have been recovered; identification and recovery of bodies continue.1 ● 2498 people remain missing/unaccounted for in Nepal, including more than 500 foreign nationals.2 ● More than 3,700 people have been rescued through ongoing search and rescue operations.3 ● 13 municipalities across four districts identified as worst affected areas.4 ● More than 17,000 children have been affected, accordingly to UNICEF. 5 ● 18, 918 students enrolled in schools near riverbanks. 6 ● An estimated 157,050 women and girls in Rasuwa and Nuwakot have been directly or indirectly affected. 7 ● 20 schools have been damaged across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, disrupting children’s education. ● Hydropower infrastructure has been severely affected, with more than 100 people reportedly still feared trapped in a hydropower tunnel while rescue efforts continue.9 ● Roads and bridges have sustained extensive damage, leaving communities isolated and forcing rescue and relief teams to rely heavily on helicopters. 10 ● Search and rescue operations continue, but difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure, poor weather and unstable conditions are slowing access 11 ● Secondary flood risk remains a concern because of newly formed barrier lakes, and unstable terrain, although the immediate risk from one major lake has reportedly reduced. 12 ● Health, nutrition, protection, shelter and WASH partners are scaling up support alongside Government led search and rescue operations. 13 ● Government-led search and rescue operations have mobilized 12, 249 security personnel and 15 helicopters, rescuing 3,700 people to date.14

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Sources: Nutrition Cluster, UN Children’s Fund Please refer to the attached file. Points saillants de la réunion La réunion du Cluster Nutrition a réuni plus de 60 partenaires. Les principaux points à retenir sont : Hausse de 39,7 % des admissions MAS entre janvier et juillet 2026, par rapport à la même période en 2025 Stabilité de la prise en charge de la MAM (+2 %), mais baisse de la couverture des FEFA (-16,1 %) et de l’ANJE-U (-22,1 %). Forte progression du BSFP, dont le nombre de bénéficiaires a plus que doublé (+108 %). Importants gaps dans les CTE/CT affectés par la MVE: moins de 60 % disposent d’au moins une composante nutritionnelle et très peu offrent le paquet complet. Ces tendances restent influencées par la couverture géographique, le nombre de projets opérationnels, la disponibilité des intrants, la complétude du rapportage, les variations saisonnières et l’apparition de la MVE dans certaines provinces). Besoins prioritaires en nutritionnistes, équipements anthropométriques, intrants, prise en charge de la malnutrition aiguë, ANJE-U, régimes adaptés et rations de protection. Mise en place du rapportage MVE à travers KoboToolbox et transition du rapportage nutritionnel global vers ActivityInfo dès septembre 2026. Présentation de nouveaux positionnements et projets dans plusieurs provinces, malgré des contraintes sécuritaires et des gaps persistants. Annonce d’une allocation de 20 millions USD pour la nutrition, ciblant notamment les zones insuffisamment couvertes et de sévérité 4+ du Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé, Ituri, Maniema et Tanganyika. Appel du PRONANUT à renforcer la coordination, éviter les doubles comptes et mieux documenter la réponse nutritionnelle à la MVE.

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. El Informe de Situación No. 27 presenta una actualización de la respuesta de la OIM a los terremotos del 24 de junio en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, cubriendo el período comprendido entre el 28 de agosto y el 2 de septiembre de 2026. Aspectos destacados Entre el 28 de agosto y el 2 de septiembre, la OIM continuó su respuesta multisectorial en campamentos planificados y comunidades afectadas mediante intervenciones de Coordinación y Gestión de Campamentos (CCCM), alojamiento, salud, salud mental, protección, Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (WASH), gestión de información y Prevención de la Explotación y el Abuso Sexual (PEAS). La OIM mantuvo la gestión de cuatro campamentos planificados en La Guaira, fortaleció la coordinación interagencial y continuó apoyando los procesos de retorno y posible reubicación de la población afectada. Durante el período, la OIM apoyó la actualización y validación de registros poblacionales en Campo de Golf, donde se verificó la presencia de 330 personas alojadas en 118 carpas, incluidas 111 mujeres, 121 hombres y 98 niñas y niños. La información actualizada respaldará la planificación de servicios y las conversaciones relacionadas con posibles procesos de reubicación. La OIM coordinó mejoras en la infraestructura de WASH en Mare Abajo II, incluyendo trabajos de drenaje de aguas grises y la instalación de la estructura de una nueva lavandería comunitaria para fortalecer el acceso a servicios básicos para la población alojada en el campamento. La OIM continuó prestando servicios de salud y salud mental en sitios de alojamiento temporal, brindando 216 consultas durante el período, incluidas 142 consultas en César Nieves y 74 consultas en el Polideportivo José María Vargas. Actividades de la OIM La OIM mantuvo la coordinación y gestión de los campamentos planificados del Polideportivo José María Vargas y Campo de Golf, y continuó la cogestión de César Nieves, Campo de Golf y Mare Abajo II junto con el Consejo Noruego para Refugiados (NRC). Las actividades se centraron en el registro de población, la coordinación de servicios, el monitoreo comunitario y el apoyo a procesos de retorno y reubicación. Las actividades de registro e información continuaron en los campamentos planificados. En Campo de Golf, los ejercicios de validación realizados por la Matriz de Seguimiento de Desplazamiento (DTM), junto con Equilibrium y representantes comunitarios, identificaron 330 personas alojadas en 118 carpas. En César Nieves y Mare Abajo II, la actualización de registros y los levantamientos de necesidades apoyaron la focalización y planificación de futuras intervenciones. La OIM continuó distribuyendo artículos domésticos esenciales en campamentos y comunidades afectadas. Durante el período, entregó 550 bidones plegables, 521 lonas plásticas, 352 insumos de higiene, 340 kits de herramientas, 224 lámparas solares y 205 cuerdas. Asimismo, 320 familias en Carabobo recibieron kits integrados para alojamiento y necesidades básicas. En WASH, la OIM continuó coordinando servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene en los campamentos planificados, así como monitoreando el acceso al agua, el almacenamiento seguro, el drenaje y la infraestructura sanitaria. En Mare Abajo II, la OIM coordinó mejoras en drenaje, manejo de aguas grises e instalación de una lavandería comunitaria. En Campo de Golf y César Nieves, la OIM monitoreó las condiciones sanitarias y apoyó acciones orientadas a mejorar el acceso a los servicios WASH. La OIM continuó brindando servicios de salud, salud mental y apoyo psicológico mediante equipos móviles y puntos de atención. Durante el período se realizaron 216 consultas en medicina general, medicina interna, pediatría, ginecología y psicología. Asimismo, la OIM lideró la tercera reunión de la Mesa Técnica de Salud en Campo de Golf y promovió la implementación de una herramienta unificada de recolección de información epidemiológica. En protección, la OIM continuó proporcionando orientación legal, gestión de casos, derivaciones y coordinación de servicios de protección. A través de su socio implementador HIAS, la OIM brindó servicios a 74 personas únicas en La Guaira y el Distrito Capital. Las acciones incluyeron el fortalecimiento de mecanismos de protección para niñas, niños y adolescentes, apoyo a mujeres y niñas en situación de riesgo y derivaciones a servicios especializados. La OIM continuó coordinando reuniones sectoriales e interagenciales con autoridades, organizaciones humanitarias y representantes comunitarios. Estos espacios respaldaron el seguimiento de procesos de reubicación y retorno, mejoras de infraestructura, educación, medios de vida y participación comunitaria en los campamentos planificados. En PEAS, la OIM continuó integrando principios de Prevención de la Explotación y el Abuso Sexual en las actividades comunitarias y mecanismos de gestión de campamentos. En César Nieves, la OIM y NRC implementaron un protocolo de ingreso para organizaciones y voluntarios externos que incluyó orientaciones sobre salvaguarda, protección infantil y estándares de conducta antes de realizar actividades en el campamento. Respuesta prevista de la OIM La OIM continuará apoyando los procesos de retorno, traslado y alojamiento temporal, manteniendo actualizados los registros poblacionales para orientar la planificación de servicios y la toma de decisiones. Asimismo, seguirá fortaleciendo la infraestructura, las condiciones de alojamiento y la prestación de servicios en los campamentos planificados. En WASH, la OIM completará los trabajos de drenaje y manejo de aguas grises y pondrá en funcionamiento la lavandería comunitaria en Mare Abajo II, al tiempo que fortalecerá las actividades de promoción de higiene, almacenamiento seguro de agua y saneamiento. La OIM continuará brindando servicios de salud, salud mental, apoyo psicológico y protección, incluyendo mecanismos de derivación, gestión de casos y atención a personas con necesidades específicas. Además, mantendrá las actividades de registro y monitoreo de movilidad de DTM, completará evaluaciones pendientes y continuará coordinando con las autoridades y organizaciones implementadoras para apoyar la planificación basada en evidencia, los retornos y las posibles reubicaciones.

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 27 provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 28 August to 2 September 2026. Highlights Between 28 August and 2 September, IOM continued its multisectoral response in planned camps and affected communities through interventions in camp coordination and camp management (CCCM), shelter, health, mental health, protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), information management, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). IOM maintained management of four planned camps in La Guaira, strengthened inter-agency coordination and continued supporting return and potential relocation processes for earthquake-affected populations. During the reporting period, IOM supported the update and verification of population records in Campo de Golf, confirming the presence of 330 people accommodated in 118 tents, including 111 women, 121 men and 98 girls and boys. The updated information will support service planning and discussions related to potential relocation options. IOM coordinated improvements to WASH infrastructure in Mare Abajo II, including greywater drainage works and installation of the structure for a new community laundry facility to improve access to basic services for camp residents. IOM continued providing health and mental health services in temporary accommodation sites, delivering 216 consultations during the reporting period, including 142 consultations in Cesar Nieves and 74 consultations in Jose Maria Vargas Sports Complex. IOM Activities IOM maintained coordination and management of the planned camps at Jose Maria Vargas Sports Complex and Campo de Golf and continued co-management of Cesar Nieves, Campo de Golf and Mare Abajo II together with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Activities focused on population registration, service coordination, community monitoring and support for return and relocation processes. Population registration and information management activities continued across the planned camps. In Campo de Golf, validation exercises conducted by IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team, together with Equilibrium and community representatives, identified 330 people accommodated in 118 tents. In Cesar Nieves and Mare Abajo II, updated records and needs assessments supported targeting and planning for future interventions. IOM continued distributing essential household items in camps and affected communities. During the reporting period, IOM provided 550 collapsible jerry cans, 521 plastic tarpaulins, 352 hygiene items, 340 tool kits, 224 solar lamps and 205 ropes. In addition, 320 families in Carabobo received integrated shelter and basic needs kits. In WASH, IOM continued coordinating water supply, sanitation and hygiene services across planned camps while monitoring water access, safe storage, drainage and sanitation infrastructure. In Mare Abajo II, IOM coordinated drainage improvements, greywater management works and installation of a community laundry facility. In Campo de Golf and Cesar Nieves, IOM monitored sanitation conditions and supported actions to improve access to WASH services. IOM continued delivering health, mental health and psychological support services through mobile teams and fixed service points. During the reporting period, 216 consultations were conducted, including services in general medicine, internal medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology and psychology. IOM also led the third Health Technical Working Group meeting in Campo de Golf and supported the introduction of a unified epidemiological data collection tool. In protection, IOM continued providing legal counselling, case management, referrals and coordination of protection services. Through its implementing organization HIAS, IOM provided services to 74 unique individuals in La Guaira and the Capital District. Activities also included strengthening protection mechanisms for children and adolescents, supporting women and girls at risk, and facilitating referrals to specialized services. IOM continued coordinating sectoral and inter-agency meetings with authorities, humanitarian organizations and community representatives. Coordination efforts supported ongoing discussions on relocation, return processes, infrastructure improvements, education, livelihoods and community participation across the planned camps. In PSEA, IOM continued integrating Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse principles into camp management and community activities. In Cesar Nieves, IOM and NRC implemented an entry protocol for external organizations and volunteers, including guidance on safeguarding, child protection and standards of conduct prior to carrying out activities in the camp. IOM Planned Response IOM will continue supporting return, relocation and temporary accommodation processes while maintaining updated population records to guide service planning and decision-making. IOM will also continue strengthening camp infrastructure, shelter conditions and service delivery in planned camps. In WASH, IOM will complete drainage and greywater works and operationalize the community laundry facility in Mare Abajo II, while strengthening hygiene promotion, safe water storage and sanitation activities across camps. IOM will continue providing health, mental health, psychological support and protection services, including referrals, case management and support for people with specific needs. In addition, IOM will maintain DTM registration and mobility monitoring activities, complete pending assessments and continue coordinating with authorities and implementing organizations to support evidence-based response planning, returns and potential relocations.

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Medical Corps Please refer to the attached file. FAST FACTS On June 24, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela less than one minute apart, impacting at least seven states—including the capital Caracas and the neighboring city of La Guaira. Official figures have confirmed 6,509 fatalities, 6,462 people rescued and 226,696 people who have received hospital care following the quakes. Priority needs include healthcare services, clean water, food, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities, protection support and shelter. Our Response International Medical Corps has deployed three mobile medical units, which have provided 5,914 consultations since July 1. On July 11, International Medical Corps opened an Emergency Medical Team Type 1 Fixed facility that has so far provided 5,617 consultations. Our teams have delivered 900,000 liters of safe water across displacement sites. Our teams have provided 1,157 MHPSS services.

Country: Yemen Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic.