Congo forest villages repair damage from charcoal business
International agencies are supporting local people in their efforts to replace lost trees and bring back species like the giant cane rat, a food staple in the area
EU Reaffirms its Support to Refugees in the Northern Border of Ecuador
A delegation of the Department for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO), the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) visited communities along the border in the province of Esmeraldas, where joint programmes offer humanitarian assistance to Colombian families fleeing from violence in their country.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Communities in fear and uncertainty
While the outcome of diplomatic, military and political initiatives currently under way remains uncertain, the humanitarian and security situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be a major concern. The presence of numerous uncontrolled armed groups is still causing massive displacements of people fleeing hostilities and abuse. As a consequence, there is a critical need to protect civilians and to ensure that they have access to health care, water, food and other basic necessities.
UNHCR pays tribute to staff killed in the line of duty, marking World Humanitarian Day 2013
10 years on from the bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad, the risks for humanitarian and other civilian workers in conflict environments are still rising.
Ex-rebel sworn in as Central African Republic president
CENTRALAFRICAN-PRESIDENT/:Ex-rebel sworn in as Central African Republic president