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lebanon: protection sector weekly response sitrep #12 2 march to 03 july 2026

Lebanon: Protection Sector Weekly Response Sitrep #12 – 2 March to 03 July 2026

Country: Lebanon Sources: UN Children’s Fund, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. This Situation Report provides an overview of the Protection Emergency Response in Lebanon from 2 March to 3 July 2026. As of early July, more than 1.04 million people had been displaced, including 36,213 people living in 350 open shelters. The emergency had resulted in 26,782 reported incidents, 4,305 deaths and 12,203 injuries. Protection, Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence partners collectively reported reaching 334,063 people. Key interventions included 168,881 awareness and information activities, 114,234 psychosocial support and case-management services, and the distribution of 36,180 dignity kits. The response reached 108,624 people through general protection activities, 132,523 through Child Protection interventions and 91,088 through GBV programming, supported respectively by 37, 56 and 40 partners. Mount Lebanon, the South and Beirut recorded the highest overall reach. Note: Reported figures are not de-duplicated, meaning individuals may be counted more than once where they received multiple services.

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unrwa lebanon quarterly protection update (q1 2026)

UNRWA – Lebanon Quarterly Protection Update (Q1 2026)

Country: Lebanon Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. During January and February 2026, the security situation in Lebanon remained tense but relatively contained. Protection monitoring highlighted persistent vulnerabilities among Palestine refugees, including worsening poverty levels, deterio‐ rating living conditions and ongoing anxiety, particularly among refugees living in camps located near high-risk areas. In early March, after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel and the Israeli military responded, there was a sharp escalation in hostili‐ ties, triggering widespread displacement, rising civilian casual‐ ties and increased pressure on services. By the end of March, over one million people were displaced nationwide, including more than 136,731 individuals using collective shelters.

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venezuela: latinoamérica y el caribe resumen de situación semanal al 7 de julio 2026

Venezuela: Latinoamérica y El Caribe Resumen de Situación Semanal al 7 de julio 2026

Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. CIFRAS CLAVE 3,5K personas fallecidas tras dos poderosos terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela el 24 de junio 6,4K personas rescatadas tras dos poderosos terremotos que azotaron Venezuela el 24 de junio 750K personas podrían necesitar asistencia alimentaria entre junio y agosto en Honduras VENEZUELA: TERREMOTO Más de una semana después de los terremotos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 del 24 de junio en la región centro-norte de Venezuela, las autoridades informan de 3.535 personas fallecidas, 16.740 heridas y 6.462 rescatadas, con casi 1.000 réplicas registradas. Al menos siete estados se han visto afectados, siendo La Guaira la zona más afectada. Aproximadamente 17.845 personas han perdido sus hogares, y 80 campamentos transitorios —concentrados en Caracas, Miranda y La Guaira— operan ahora al 73% de su capacidad. La coordinación de las operaciones de Búsqueda y Rescate Urbano fue transferida formalmente de equipos internacionales a la Protección Civil de Venezuela, aunque varios equipos internacionales siguen desplegados para apoyar los esfuerzos de recuperación. El 1 de julio comenzó un período de luto nacional de siete días. Las necesidades prioritarias siguen concentradas en la protección, salud mental y apoyo psicosocial, salud, alojamiento, agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH) y seguridad alimentaria, especialmente entre las familias desplazadas y aquellas en las zonas más cercanas al epicentro. La respuesta humanitaria sigue ampliándose en todos los sectores, con servicios de salud, protección y apoyo psicosocial que llegan a varios cientos de personas afectadas a través de consultas, asesoramiento y gestión de casos en los campamentos transitorios. Los socios de WASH están ampliando la infraestructura de saneamiento y la distribución de kits de higiene, mientras que continúan las mejoras en los campamentos transitorios. La evaluación inicial del UNDRR estima que los daños directos a viviendas e infraestructura ascienden a aproximadamente 37.000 millones de dólares, mientras que la estimación preliminar del PNUD sobre los daños físicos directos es de 6.700 millones de dólares, equivalente al 6% del PIB. Apoya aquí al Fondo Humanitario de Venezuela Más información en: ReliefWeb Response ECUADOR: INUNDACIÓN El 3 de julio, fuertes lluvias provocaron el desbordamiento del río Zamora, lo que desencadenó graves inundaciones en Guadalupe, en el municipio de Zamora, en la provincia amazónica de Zamora Chinchipe. Los informes preliminares de la Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos de Ecuador (SNGR) indican 5 personas fallecidas, 10 desaparecidas y 38 heridas, incluidos bomberos implicados en operaciones de evacuación y rescate. Se estima que 300 personas han sido afectadas y 200 desplazadas, con daños en viviendas, carreteras, suministro de agua, electricidad, telecomunicaciones, cultivos y medios de vida. Las autoridades nacionales y locales han activado mecanismos de coordinación de emergencia, establecido un albergue temporal para familias desplazadas y lideran operaciones de búsqueda y rescate, evaluaciones rápidas de necesidades y la prestación de asistencia humanitaria. CENTROAMÉRICA: SEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA FEWS NET pronostica precipitaciones por debajo de la media y condiciones secas persistentes en la mayor parte de Centroamérica hasta principios de julio, a pesar del aumento de las precipitaciones a principios de junio, que no compensaron los déficits a largo plazo. Se prevé que la mayoría de las zonas productoras de granos básicos reciban no más del 45% de la precipitación media histórica entre el 16 de junio y el 10 de julio, con los déficits más pronunciados, de hasta el 65%, concentrados en Guatemala y Nicaragua. En Honduras, ya se han registrado resultados de Crisis (Fase 3 de la CIF) en el Corredor Seco y en el departamento de Choluteca, en la costa del Pacífico. FEWS NET estima que entre 500.000 y 749.999 personas necesitarán asistencia alimentaria humanitaria a nivel nacional, con picos entre junio y agosto. Los servicios meteorológicos regionales prevén que una canícula prolongada (periodo seco a mediados de verano) afecte aún más al Corredor Seco, y pronostican temperaturas entre 2-4 °C por encima de la media en la vertiente del Pacífico de la región.

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venezuela: latin america & the caribbean weekly situation update as of 7 july 2026

Venezuela: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 7 July 2026

Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. KEY FIGURES 3.5K people dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 6.4K people rescued after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 750K people may require food assistance between June-August in Honduras VENEZUELA: EARTHQUAKE More than a week after the 24 June magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes in Venezuela’s north-central region, authorities report 3,535 people dead, 16,740 injured, and 6,462 rescued, with nearly 1,000 aftershocks recorded. At least seven states have been affected, with La Guaira remaining the hardest hit. Approximately 17,845 people have lost their homes, and 80 transitional camps – concentrated in Caracas, Miranda, and La Guaira – are now operating at 73 per cent capacity. Coordination of Urban Search and Rescue operations has formally transferred from international teams to Venezuela’s Civil Protection, though several international teams remain deployed to support recovery efforts. A seven-day national mourning period began on 1 July. Priority needs remain concentrated in protection, mental health and psychosocial support, health, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and food security, particularly among displaced families and those in areas closest to the epicentre. The humanitarian response continues to scale up across sectors, with health, protection, and psychosocial support services reaching several hundred affected people through consultations, counselling, and case management in transitional camps. WASH partners are expanding sanitation infrastructure and hygiene kit distribution, while shelter improvements continue across camp sites. UNDRR’s initial assessment puts direct damage to housing and infrastructure at approximately US$37 billion, while UNDP’s preliminary estimate of direct physical damage stands at US$6.7 billion, equivalent to 6 per cent of GDP. Support the Venezuelan Humanitarian Fund here For more information, visit: ReliefWeb Response ECUADOR: FLOODING On 3 July, heavy rainfall caused the Zamora River to overflow, triggering severe flooding in Guadalupe, in Zamora municipality in the Amazonian province Zamora Chinchipe. Preliminary reports from Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR) indicate 5 people killed, 10 missing, and 38 injured, including firefighters involved in evacuation and rescue operations. An estimated 300 people have been affected and 200 displaced, with damage to homes, roads, water supply, electricity, telecommunications, crops, and livelihoods. National and local authorities have activated emergency coordination mechanisms, established a temporary shelter for displaced families, and are leading search and rescue operations, rapid needs assessments, and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. CENTRAL AMERICA: FOOD SECURITY FEWS NET forecasts below-average rainfall and persistent dry conditions across most of Central America through early July, despite increased rainfall in early June that failed to offset long-term deficits. Most basic grain-producing areas are expected to receive no more than 45 per cent of historical average rainfall between 16 June and 10 July, with the steepest deficits, up to 65 per cent, concentrated in Guatemala and Nicaragua. In Honduras, Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes have already emerged across the Dry Corridor and the Pacific coastal department of Choluteca. FEWS NET estimates 500,000–749,999 people will need humanitarian food assistance nationally, with needs peaking between June and August. Regional meteorological services expect an extended canícula (mid-summer dry spell) to further affect the Dry Corridor, and forecast temperatures 2-4°C above average across the Pacific side of the region.

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wfp türkiye country brief, june 2026 (reporting period: may 2026)

WFP Türkiye Country Brief, June 2026 (Reporting period: May 2026)

Country: Türkiye Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. IN NUMBERS 40,678 people assisted with cash and food assistance in May 2026 (51% female) USD 0.4M cash transferred in May 2026 USD 4.5M required in the next six months (June – November 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS Under the earthquake recovery programme, WFP, in partnership with the Fırat Development Agency, established a machinery hub in Malatya, enabling wheat farmers in the region to rent essential equipment at affordable rates and support more efficient cultivation. The project aims to strengthen both the supply and demand sides of the wheat value chain through targeted investments, including improving farmers’ access to machinery, providing infrastructure support to mills to enable them to purchase wheat from local producers, and establishing sales agreements with municipal bakeries to procure wheat flour from these mills.

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world: global decarbonisation roadmap danish refugee council [en/es]

World: Global Decarbonisation Roadmap – Danish Refugee Council [EN/ES]

Country: World Sources: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached files. Summary By committing to halve its emissions by 2030, DRC aims to ensure its own operations do not worsen environmental degradation or contribute to the displacement of people of concern. The roadmap provides overall clear actions to lower emissions through renewable energy, responsible procurement, sustainable transport, and improved waste management, ensuring that humanitarian assistance supports, rather than harms, communities facing climate risks. Content Building on DRC’s endorsement of the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, the Global Decarbonization Roadmap charts a structured path for reducing the organisation’s global carbon footprint. This roadmap is part of DRC’s wider “Go Green” initiative and brings together, for the first time, all of DRC’s climate mitigation efforts into one strategic coordinated framework. Based on a comprehensive global carbon footprint for 2023, the roadmap identifies emissions hotspots across procurement, energy use, fleet, commuting, business travel, and freight. With 89% of emissions falling under Scope 3, the strategy places strong emphasis on sustainable procurement, circularity, renewable energy, and improved data systems. This global initiative strengthens DRC’s contribution to the growing recognition that climate action is an essential part of humanitarian response. By reducing emissions and resource use where DRC works, the roadmap directly contributes to protecting people affected by displacement and preventing further climate-induced vulnerabilities. Turning ambition into action: a roadmap built for every country operation The roadmap sets the overall target of 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and guides every DRC country operation to develop a localized version adapted to its context. It translates climate commitments into concrete operational measures, including: Transitioning to renewable energy Improving fleet efficiency and mobility systems Strengthening sustainable procurement Reducing waste and enhancing circularity Expanding low-carbon travel and commuting solutions Alongside carbon reduction, the roadmap highlights key co-benefits: cost savings, reduced pollution, better supply chain resilience, and improved working conditions for staff. Collaboration, innovation, and sector-wide influence DRC’s decarbonization efforts build on strong partnerships such as the WREC coalition, Fleet Forum, CHORD, and others, which support the development of green procurement tools, clean fleet frameworks, and circularity approaches. These collaborations are essential to scaling solutions and accelerating sustainable practices across the humanitarian sector. The publication of the Global Roadmap sends a clear signal: climate change mitigation is not optional, it is essential to protecting people, safeguarding resources, and ensuring future ready humanitarian operations. A blueprint for a more sustainable humanitarian future Through this roadmap, DRC demonstrates that meaningful emissions reductions are both achievable and critical to humanitarian impact. By aligning operations with the do no harm principle and addressing the environmental drivers of displacement, DRC strengthens its responsibility toward the people it serves.

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Families displaced by Venezuela earthquakes at risk of infection amid water and sanitation shortages

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Save the Children CARACAS, 7 July 2026 – Hundreds of people displaced by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are sharing extremely limited toilets in informal camps, while others are risking returning to damaged homes to use bathrooms despite fears the buildings could collapse, Save the Children said. Thousands of people sheltering in tents for the past 12 days are without regular access to safe drinking water, running water and toilets, putting them at risk of skin infections, diarrhea and gastrointestinal illnesses, with children particularly vulnerable. Women and girls are having to manage their periods without privacy, clean water and sanitary products. In some informal camps, there are only one or two pre-existing toilets, some of which were damaged by the earthquake, shared among hundreds of displaced people. Many people are instead defecating and urinating outdoors, including in places where children play. Ongoing thundershowers and high daytime temperatures risk exacerbating the spread of infections. Gabriela*, 31, is a doctor working with Paluz, a Save the Children local partner running mobile health clinics for people affected by the earthquake. Gabriela* said: “People are defecating out in the open, whether it’s in the woods, behind rubble, or right in the sea, which means that the water that they are bathing in is contaminated. This can cause skin diseases and eye irritations.” Isabel*, 44, from Caracas was displaced with her husband and three children and now lives in a tent in front of the building in which the family used to live. Her oldest child, David*,9, was already suffering from a kidney problem. David’s condition worsened after the family had to leave their home due to the lack of toilets and poor sanitation in the camp. He received treatment at Paluz’s mobile clinic, supported by Save the Children. “Mostly you just have to wait for someone else to go before you can go [to the toilet] too,” said Isabel. “What I see as a priority is having some portable toilets because bathrooms are a big issue.” Informal camps are lacking a regular supply of drinking water, forcing families to buy bottled water or rely on donations with families rationing bottled water, fearing it will run out. Gabriela* said: “Right now people are getting water donations in bottles. But as soon as that water runs out, people will resort to whatever water they can get and we don’t know if that water is filtered, chlorinated, or boiled.” Some families in La Guaira, the area hardest-hit by the earthquake, are collecting untreated river water to drink, cook and wash, putting them at risk of gastrointestinal infections. Fatima Andraca, Country Director for Save the Children in Venezuela said: “With every passing day since the earthquakes in Venezuela, the toll this disaster is taking on children grows. Thousands of children are sheltering outside with no regular access to drinking water, toilets or showers, exposing them to a ticking time bomb of new health risks. “Women and girls are having to manage their periods without privacy, clean water and sanitary products which is incredibly stressful. “People in the earthquake affected areas urgently need safe drinking water and latrines and mobile health care if they do get sick.” More than 3,340 people have been confirmed dead following the back-to-back 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on 24 June, while about 680,000 children have been affected according to the UN. The earthquake also damaged waste management systems and water pipelines. Save the Children is on the ground in Venezuela, working with authorities and local partners and is distributing hygiene kits and essential supplies, providing primary healthcare through mobile clinics, running safe spaces where children can access mental health support. The organisation will also be providing clean water and coordinated child protection services with key stakeholders. Save the Children is an independent, impartial child rights organisation with our focus on the urgent humanitarian needs of children and families in Venezuela. Save the Children has been working in Venezuela since 2018. Since the humanitarian crisis started to rapidly deteriorate a few years ago, Save the Children has been scaling its response through local partners to support the increasing number of children in need. Save the Children is delivering health, nutrition, education, child protection, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene and food security and livelihoods support. *Names changed to protect identity ENDS

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