Informes

The Water Scarcity Emergency Response Strategy Framework has, so far, been very successful in its implementation this year. Drawing on the lessons of previous years, the operation has become more efficient and harmonised. This framework can now be consolidated…

Headlines - According to reports, 5 mortars were directed by Palestinian armed groups from Gaza (as compared with 6 mortars and 1 rocket in the week ending 25 July). No Israeli casualties were reported. There were reports of 3…

Towards Pro-Poor Health Services Good health boosts economic growth, and economic growth enables further gains in health - it is a virtuous circle. There is a widespread recognition in the global health architecture of the tight link between investments in…

July Overview Barriers continue to afflict Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), impeding efforts to improve the humanitarian situation. The 9th of July marked the fifth anniversary of the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the West Bank Wall.…

CONTENTS 1. MAIN ISSUES 2. LOGISTICS COORDINATION 3. UPDATE ON COGAT 4. PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVING DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO GAZA 1. MAIN ISSUES - It was agreed that the Log Cluster support cell would work with OCHA and USAID/TFP Gaza to find possible…

The Economic and Social Council this morning adopted three resolutions under its Operational Activities Segment, entitled "operational activities of the United Nations for international development cooperation", and adopted one resolution under its Humanitarian Affairs Segment, entitled "special economic, humanitarian and…

Five per cent of all global donations for Myanmar disaster relief came from UK public The Disasters Emergency Committee's annual report, published today (22 July 2009) at its Annual General Meeting, highlights the ongoing generosity of the British public and…

West Bank No casualties due to Israeli-Palestinian conflict For the first time since OCHA started its database in January 2005, no casualties were recorded in the West Bank this week due the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. As a comparison, up to and including…

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the first five months of the year, the overall humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continued to deteriorate, particularly in Gaza. On 27 December, following a gradual escalation in violence since…

KEY DEVELOPMENTS AFTER TUESDAY, 14 July 2009 - On 15 July Israeli authorities demolished 15 tents and animal barracks belonging to five Bedouin families (about 45 people, including 28 children) along the road that links the Ramallah and Jericho governorates. - Israeli…