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This is how many humans have ever existed, according to researchers
With the global population about to hit 8 billion, researchers estimate that 109 billion people have lived and died over the course of 192,000 years.
Humanitarian Action
How to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: 4 NGOs explain
Four non-governmental organisations share their insights about how they respond to a humanitarian crisis such as what is happening in Ukraine.
Ukraine
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and its global impacts: aid chiefs speak at a Forum Agenda Dialogue
Humanitarian agencies spoke live Monday on the Ukraine crisis, explaining what they need from governments and business and the global implications for aid and food.
Ukraine
Ukraine war highlights urgent need for worldwide humanitarian support
Aid agencies want additional help for civilians affected by the Ukraine war, with support centres being set up to protect refugees from trafficking gangs.
Ukraine
'Incomparable suffering': UNHCR's Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams says worse to come for Ukrainian refugees
The aid worker tells of shellshock and devastation among civilians fleeing Ukraine, and warns of escalating humanitarian needs on the borders.
Ukraine
Ukraine: how can the scientific community help scholars at risk?
Over 6,000 scientists have fled Ukraine since the war began and many are risking their lives by remaining. These scholars at risk need immediate help.
Ukraine
IRC's David Miliband: Ukraine, the humanitarian challenge and the 'reboot' refugee support needs now
David Miliband, CEO of International Rescue Committee on the Ukraine humanitarian crisis - and how the Russian invasion must end the 'age of impunity'.
Ukraine
Special Agenda Dialogue on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
Watch a livestreamed session featuring David Beasley, Kelly Clements, Catherine Russell and Inger Ashing on 21 March 2022 at 14:00 CET.
Humanitarian Action
How to organize a humanitarian response: Lessons from young people
The initiative SupportUkraineNow (SUN) by Global Shapers has grown into the most comprehensive guide on how foreigners can help Ukraine's humanitarian crisis. These are the lessons its cr...
Supply Chains
The race to global vaccine equity amid disrupted supply chains
Vaccine equity: how the World Economic Forum, UNICEF and leading logistics companies have supported inclusive and safe distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Migration
Ukraine reveals we need better solutions to humanely tackle the growing global refugee crisis
With a huge influx of refugees to Ukraine's neighbours, it is more urgent than ever to begin understanding asylum-seekers' needs at each stage of their journey
Ukraine
5 things to know about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
More than 2 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Here’s a snapshot of the scale of the humanitarian crisis.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Here's what we know about the 1 million women and children who have already fled Ukraine
With women in Ukraine facing extreme disadvantage, UN Women is working to help them get the support they need.
Ukraine
3 stories of how strangers are helping Ukrainian refugees
More than 1 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on 24 February. Here are just some of the stories of humanitarian aid.
Humanitarian Action
Here’s what Ukraine’s neighbours are doing to help refugees
Evacuees from Ukraine’s deadly war zones are mostly women and children, and their journeys have often been made on foot. Thankfully, they’re being welcomed.
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