Cyclone Amphan ripped through the east coast of West Bengal and Odisha on 20 May 2020 displacing 19 million population. Almost 90 people have lost their lives and 1.7 million houses were destroyed...
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON The United States continues to lead in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrated by recent announcements of new foreign assistance that are made possible...
Highlights During the reporting week South Asia region recorded a total of 86,984 new cases with the cumulative total reaching 287,300 confirmed cases and 6,837 deaths. This represents a 43%...
A climate change exacerbated hurricane season may cause massive human suffering if preparedness activities are not stepped up, warns CARE. Hurricane season in the Caribbean is due to start on June...
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 3.1 billion Swiss francs (3.19 billion US dollars) to curb COVID-19’s spread and assist world’s most vulnerable amid the pandemic The...
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Since the last few days, heavy rain has been affecting several States of the country, causing floods, triggering landslides, and leading to casualties and damage. Media report at least 7 fatalities,...
Key Messages As a global girls’ rights and humanitarian organisation, Plan International’s experience indicates that girls and young women are particularily vulnerable in health emergencies. We call...
In the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan, 15 people have been reported to have lost their lives in India and Bangladesh. When the tropical storm struck last week, powerful winds caused buildings and trees...
Two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, ACLED takes stock of key trends in political violence and protest activity across Southeast and South Asia.* This infographic is part of a special CDT Recap...