Monitoring systems, assessments and institutional records are at risk as organizations struggle to identify those most in need.
The United Nations needs more than $8 billion to finance the final third of its plan to assist 87 million people facing the most severe humanitarian needs, even as funding cuts weaken the information systems used to determine who needs help most.
Relief agencies have reached more than 40 million people under the prioritized response plan, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said on Friday while acknowledging that global humanitarian needs extend far beyond those selected for assistance.
World Food Program warns climate pattern could push 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by end of 2027.
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.
Organizations serving women and girls in conflict zones are reaching a breaking point as humanitarian funding declines.
Shipping delays, rising transport prices and deep budget cuts force humanitarian agencies into difficult choices worldwide.
Rebeca Grynspan leads a three-way contest to succeed António Guterres, but all seven candidates face opposition.
New U.N. assessment finds fewer than half of national targets on track, pressuring governments to turn pledges into action.
Washington says Americans can oversee their own elections. OSCE warns that conflicts with international commitments.
The U.S., Israel and Argentina oppose a declaration backed by 153 nations amid disputes over vaccine access and sharing.
