Humanitarian news

Generosity declines worldwide but Africa saves the day
Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee
Disabled in war, Afghan soldiers seek a living on the streets
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Colombia: Farewell to arms
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Out but not down: Resilient refugees
Yemen's cholera epidemic hits 600,000, confounding expectations Reuters
For Houston's homeowners, tough decisions on whether to rebuild Reuters
Hurricane Irma barrels toward Caribbean, southern US Reuters
Don't leave Saudi-backed commission to probe Yemen abuses: UN Reuters
Australia's high court hears challenge to same-sex marriage vote Reuters
Texas moves toward post-Harvey recovery; gas prices slip Reuters
Colombia, ELN rebels agree temporary ceasefire Reuters
Arson caused fire at Kenyan school that killed nine girls Reuters
Malta-based charity group suspends migrant rescues Reuters
Syrian army, allies thrust east to break siege in Deir al-Zor Reuters
Six jailed in Tanzania for chopping off hand of albino boy Kizito Makoye
Burundi leadership answerable for crimes against humanity Reuters
India must regulate tubewells as water becomes scarce Rina Chandran
India probes if shortage of oxygen supplies killed 30 infants Reuters
Malala calls on Suu Kyi to condemn Rohingya treatment Reuters
Philippine army says taking fire from women, children in Marawi Reuters
Los Angeles 'turns corner' on largest wildfire in city history Reuters
"Zero-waste" stores tackle packaging, food waste Anna-Pujol Mazzini
Funding battle looms as Texas sees Harvey damage at up to $180 bln Reuters
Worse than dogs and pigs: life as a gay man in Zimbabwe Jeffrey Moyo
Indonesian envoy to urge Myanmar to halt violence against Rohingya Reuters
Myanmar urges Rohingya to help hunt insurgents amid violence Reuters
Pope visits Colombia to boost peace process after 50 years of war Reuters
U.S. reviewing policy toward South Sudan - USAID chief Reuters
Tropical Storm Lidia leaves seven dead in Mexico's Baja California Reuters
Romania to hold same-sex marriage referendum this autumn Reuters
Colombia's ELN says it killed Russian hostage; risks peace talks Reuters
Humanitarian crisis hits Bangladesh as Rohingya flee Myanmar Reuters
Suicide bombers attack power station north of Baghdad, kill seven Reuters
Largest wildfire in Los Angeles history, hundreds evacuated Reuters
Australian military probes "rumours" of war crimes in Afghanistan Reuters
Suspected Boko Haram members kill 18 in Nigeria Reuters
FACTBOX-Storm Harvey: by the numbers Reuters
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About our Humanitarian coverage

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots.

Opinion

Jose Graziano Da Silva FAO

Refugee influx: Africa’s largest silent crisis

It is vital that funds be mobilized so that refugees can provide food for themselves sooner rather than relying on food aid
Isabella Lövin and Howard Bamsey Green Climate Fund

Gender must be at the heart of climate action

Women have fewer opportunities to make decisions on how to deal with global warming - we must change this
Gulrez Shah Azhar Aspen Institute

As heat rises, women risk death in South Asia

When heat waves hit, women - stuck indoors, wearing heavy clothing and refusing water to avoid toilet trips - are most at risk
Leah Schleifer World Resources Institute

Seven reasons we are facing a global water crisis

But each year brings more solutions – like using wastewater for energy and monitoring groundwater levels more closely

In Depth

Women leaders wangle water taps, security in India's slums
FEATURE-As glaciers melt, "Land of Fire and Ice" watches its history seep away
FEATURE-Fight, flee, or wait and see? Locals face hard choices as Louisiana coast recedes
Drought-hit Ethiopia moves to protect its dwindling forests

Videos & Pictures

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Tanzanian albino children get new limbs in U.S.

Editor's Picks

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