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Yemen: possible escalation pathways and anticipated humanitarian impacts

01 April 2026

Yemen: possible escalation pathways and anticipated humanitarian impacts

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On 28 March, the DFA launched a ballistic missile towards central Israel, marking their first reported attack since the onset of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The Houthis stated that they would continue to conduct unspecified operations until the US and Israel cease military actions against Iran and its allies in the region

Conflict and violence
Middle East conflict: ripple effects and scenarios

20 March 2026

Middle East conflict: ripple effects and scenarios

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This report uses descriptive, explanatory, and anticipatory analysis to help decision makers understand the scale of the ripple effects from the war, dividing the impacts into four themes:

- energy and water security

- economy, shipping disruption, and food security

- conflict and social cohesion

- humanitarian needs, gaps, and access.

Conflict and violence
Yemen: BIMONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY CRISIS RISKS - Issue 13

10 March 2026

Yemen: BIMONTHLY UPDATE ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY CRISIS RISKS - Issue 13

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Food security in Yemen remains dire. In December 2025, 64% of households were unable to meet minimum food needs, with severe food deprivation affecting 37% of the population nationwide and higher prevalence in the Government of Yemen (GoY)-controlled areas of Ma’rib (55%), Ad Dali’ (48%), and Abyan (45%) and the Ansar Allah (AA)-controlled areas of Al Bayda (46%) and Al Jawf (44%).

Food security & livelihoodsNatural hazards
Humanitarian access overview: spotlight on fragmented contexts

10 February 2026

Humanitarian access overview: spotlight on fragmented contexts

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Between June–November 2025, crisis-affected populations in 36 countries experienced high to extreme humanitarian access constraints, according to the ACAPS humanitarian access analysis framework. Operational barriers, including the requirement for aid organisations to secure multiple sequential approvals, fragmented service coverage across jurisdictions, and increased reliance on remote modalities, further hindered their ability to meet basic needs. 

Humanitarian access

10 February 2026

Anticipating Possible US Strikes on Iran

On 6 February, US and Iranian negotiators met in Muscat against the backdrop of potential military confrontation. In recent weeks, the US has been positioning more offensive and defensive military assets into the region than during the June 2025 12-Day War, creating conditions for what Trump dubbed a ‘decisive’ attack against Iran, while Tehran and its regional allies have pledged a ‘painful response’ to any attack, with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, warning of a possible confrontation: “this time it will be a regional war.”

 

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Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 12

02 February 2026

Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 12

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This report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders.

Food security & livelihoods
Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 11

25 November 2025

Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 11

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The JMR combines quantitative modeling and qualitative analysis to provide robust bimonthly food and nutrition security monitoring that identifies emerging food and nutrition security crisis risks.

Food security & livelihoods
Yemen: access to and awareness of integrated GBV and reproductive health services for women and girls

25 September 2025

Yemen: access to and awareness of integrated GBV and reproductive health services for women and girls

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This report draws on secondary data and key informant insights to explore women’s and girls’ access to integrated gender-based violence and reproductive health (GBV-RH) programming in Yemen considering recent funding shortfalls.

GenderHealth
Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 10

09 September 2025

Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 10

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The report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders.

Food security & livelihoods
Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 9

11 June 2025

Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 9

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This report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders.

Food security & livelihoods
Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks- Issue 8

02 April 2025

Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks- Issue 8

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The JMR combines quantitative modeling and qualitative analysis to provide robust bimonthly food and nutrition security monitoring that identifies emerging food and nutrition security crisis risks. 

Food security & livelihoods
Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks issue 7

31 January 2025

Yemen: bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks issue 7

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The report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders. 

Food security & livelihoodsNutrition
Yemen: access to reproductive health for women and girls

23 January 2025

Yemen: access to reproductive health for women and girls

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This report explores the availability of SRH services in Yemen and the multidimensional challenges faced by women and girls in accessing available services, highlighting the intersection of cultural, economic, and structural barriers.

AudioGenderHealth

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Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security risks - issue 6

29 November 2024

Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security risks - issue 6

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This report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders. The JMR is the product of a core development team comprising members from ACAPS, FAO, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, and the World Bank

Nutrition
Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security risks - issue 5

30 September 2024

Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security risks - issue 5

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This report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders.

Food security & livelihoodsNutrition
Yemen: Shedding light on technology-facilitated gender-based violence

09 September 2024

Yemen: Shedding light on technology-facilitated gender-based violence

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This briefing note explores TFGBV in Yemen, seeking to identify how TFGBV is perpetrated, analyse its impact on survivors, and explore how women and girls navigate these challenges within a society characterised by traditional gender roles and a strong emphasis on ‘honour’. This report also identifies information gaps that require further investigation for a better understanding of TFGBV in Yemen. 
View TFGBV analysis for the context of Syria

AudioGender
Yemen: Impact of 2024 heavy rains

29 August 2024

Yemen: Impact of 2024 heavy rains

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Yemen is currently in the midst of the Kharif season, the second of its twice-yearly rainy periods.The impact of this rainy season, which began in July, has killed at least 45 people and affected over 37,700 others. 

Natural hazards
Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 4

05 August 2024

Yemen: Bimonthly update on food and nutrition security crisis risks - issue 4

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The report aims to complement IPC analyses and facilitate early recognition and coordinated responses to emerging major food and nutrition security crises among humanitarian and development stakeholders. 

Food security & livelihoodsNutrition
Yemen: escalating tensions between Israel and the DFA

31 July 2024

Yemen: escalating tensions between Israel and the DFA

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This analysis examines and provides an overview of the key events preceding Israeli airstrikes on Al Hodeidah, Yemen, in July 2024, including the DFA drone attack on Tel Aviv and subsequent international responses. This report highlights the pre-existing needs in Al Hodeidah, the immediate effects of the airstrikes, and the broader humanitarian implications across Yemen.

Anticipatory analysisConflict and violence
Yemen: Voices from Khanfar district - understanding household challenges and coping strategies

14 June 2024

Yemen: Voices from Khanfar district - understanding household challenges and coping strategies

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This report aims to outline the strategies that households use to meet their needs and identify effective coping strategies that could be reinforced through humanitarian programming, as well as strategies with negative impacts that are currently not being reduced or mitigated.

Coping mechanisms

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