The primary purpose of the report is to support strategic planning, create awareness, and promote discussion among humanitarian policymakers, practitioners, and donors through an understanding of the possible ways in which humanitarian needs may end up being met or not – whether intentionally or unintentionally. 

This report investigates the sectoral impact of demolitions on Palestinians living in the West Bank, focussing on Area C. The analysis identifies common characteristics of vulnerability present in the West Bank, aiming to highlight how demolitions further affect access to essential services and the availability of covping mechanisms. This paper is part of a series of independent analysis products to support humanitarian decision-making in Palestine in the aftermath of the escalation of violence in May 2021.

Restrictions on Palestinian access to land and resources – enforced through a complex system of administrative, bureaucratic, and physical constraints – contribute to the stagnation of economic and social development for Palestinians living in the West Bank, especially in Israeli-controlled Area C. The crisis is directly linked to the occupation and expansion of Israeli control in areas across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and Hebron H2.

This report is based on a review of secondary sources and key informant interviews. Although the focus of the analysis is on the humanitarian situation in the Telembí triangle, it is contextualised in the general dynamics of the Nariño department. 

This report provides an overview of the main stakeholders in Gaza and looks at the impact of the May 2021 conflict escalation on social and public infrastructures, and the agricultural sector. It is part of a series of independent analysis products to support humanitarian decision-making in Palestine.

On 27 August 2021, the Cauca River in the north of Colombia flooded, causing serious damage to five municipalities in La Mojana subregion. The flooding was a result of atypical rains during August and a rupture in a dam that functioned as a retaining wall for the river, affecting all municipalities of the subregion.

The Social Impact Monitoring Report for April–June 2021 is intended to develop better insights on the vulnerability of people to social and economic risks in Yemen and the impact these risks may have. This report is produced regularly at approximately 6-week intervals and supports monitoring of changes that have been identified over time.

This report aims to provide an overview of the recent developments related to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan against the key trends in conflict and humanitarian needs reported in 2021.

This thematic report examines the impact of this crisis through the three profiles of the worst affected departments. It also analyses existing data on pre-crisis vulnerabilities and humanitarian access constraints at the departmental level.

The Internationally Recognized Government of Yemen suspended fuel imports through Al Hodeidah port in June 2020 and has since permitted only limited and occasional imports via this route. 

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti. Most affected departments include Sud, Grand’Anse, and Nippes, with Les Cayes, Aquin, Cavaillon, Petite-Rivière-de-Nippes, and Anse-a-Veau arrondissements known to be particularly affected and exposed to severe shaking.

This report aims to provide elements for understanding violence in the Cauca department after the demobilisation of the FARC-EP and the humanitarian consequences of the new dynamics of the conflict.

This report provides an overview of the potential implications of the suspension of birth registration in Cox’s Bazar district from 2017–2020. It outlines the birth registration process, the procedural changes made since 2020, and what these changes mean for host community children and adults in Cox’s Bazar. 

This report focuses on the (unlikely but possible) scenario in which the Houthis take full control of Marib city and governorate. It includes displacement estimates related to increased conflict in Marib and the impact of revenue loss from Marib resources on the economy of the IRG.

On 1 July, a phreatomagmatic eruption was recorded from the main crater of the Taal Volcano, approximately 70km south of central Manila. High levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide emissions and steam-rich plumes were generated from the main crater. The Taal Volcano island is currently considered a danger zone. 

ACAPS Humanitarian Access Overview provides a snapshot of the most challenging contexts for humanitarian access. Crisis-affected populations in more than 60 countries are not receiving the humanitarian assistance they need because of access constraints. Seven new countries – Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Spain, and Timor-Leste – have entered the ranking since the last release in December 2020.

An increase in gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti since 1 June 2021 has been affecting around one-third of the territory of Port-au-Prince. Southern neighbourhoods are the most affected.

This report provides an overview of the recent conflict escalation in the State of Palestine and highlights humanitarian needs in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip by analysing current needs, humanitarian constraints, underlying vulnerabilities, and aggravating factors that could lead to further hostilities.

On 25 May, a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards and intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm. The storm affected around 10 million people in West Bengal and 1.7 million people in Odisha. Over 2.2 million people were evacuated to relief camps in both states.

This report analyses the potential secondary impacts of COVID-19 containment and risk mitigation measures, both generally and in the face of the upcoming monsoon and cyclone seasons.