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⚠️ HDX Signal for #China: Nearly 1 million people have been internally displaced by storms and floods across multiple provinces since 20 June 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/visualization/…

New data update! @WFP CHIRPS rainfall data on HDX now includes: 🌧️ New rainfall forecasts 🗺️ Expanded subnational coverage Explore the data here: bit.ly/4130ElD
⚠️ New HDX Signals: Conflict and climate shocks are intensifying humanitarian needs in #Nigeria. In #Senegal, severe food insecurity is increasing during the June to August lean season, according to data from @ACAPSproject. Stay informed: data.humdata.org/signals

🚀WorldPop Beta Data Users Give High Marks in New Global Survey ✔️Our new 2015-2030 Demographic Data Beta version and HDX platform are highly rated for satisfaction, accessibility, and quality by users. worldpop.org/blog/worldpop-…
The humanitarian system has prioritized its Global Humanitarian Appeal in response to funding cuts. #InvestInHumanity Explore the data behind the appeal on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/global…

In the first half of 2025, disasters affected over 12 million people worldwide, according to @CREDUCL. Droughts impacted around 6.5 million people and floods impacted close to 4 million. Explore the data, now available by country, on #HDX: data.humdata.org/organization/c…

Check out our YouTube channel for videos from our Humanitarian Data Forum, webinars on #AnticipatoryAction, deep dives into HDX datasets and more. 📽️ Watch and subscribe: bit.ly/44GV5uh

New HDX Signal: #Chad faces worsening food security due to low rainfall & high temperatures. In #Haiti, 5M people remain acutely food insecure, and in #Nigeria, mixed rainfall patterns are worsening conditions, per @EU_Commission’s ASAP Warning Explorer. data.humdata.org/visualization/…

In the first half of 2025, donors have committed US$312 million to @UNCERF to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches people caught up in global crises. See the top donors and explore the #data, updated weekly, on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/cerf-d…

In 1945, a small group of women helped shape the @UN, making the Charter the 1st international agreement to recognize gender equality as a human right. While women still face barriers to equality today, they continue demanding their rights, building a more just world for all.
Responsible data management helps ensure accountability to affected people (AAP) in #humanitarian action. Our Guidance Note on #data responsibility and AAP offers data-related benefits and joint approaches to this work. Bookmark it here: bit.ly/4nBVSW4

⚠️ HDX Signal for #Brazil: Some 61,000 people have been displaced by severe storms and floods across multiple regions since 1 May 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. data.humdata.org/visualization/…

Over 3 years, @UNCERF released 4 anticipatory allocations to help contain cholera outbreaks in the DRC, saving lives & stretching limited resources. A powerful example of how #AnticipatoryAction transforms humanitarian response. Learn more about the pilot👉bit.ly/4ldKgq0
NEW: OCHA 2024 Annual Report With over 2,000 partners and thanks to the generosity of donors, we reached 116 million people in 33 crises. See how solidarity turns hope into action👇 #InvestInHumanity
In 2025, @UNCERF funded an innovative approach to curb rising cholera cases in the #DRCongo. Why it matters: A 2023 pilot showed that Anticipatory Action can help contain cholera outbreaks, save lives & maximize the impact of limited resources. ➡️ centre.humdata.org/how-anticipato…

Disclosing sensitive data in humanitarian response can place already vulnerable people at risk. Bookmark the @UNOCHA Data Responsibility Guidelines for practical ways to ensure responsible data management: bit.ly/ocha-data-resp…

⚠️ Access subnational administrative boundaries (levels 0–2) for #Iran on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab…

⚠️ HDX Signal for #Sudan: Some 684,000 people have been displaced by conflict across multiple regions since 12 April 2025, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva. Sign up for HDX Signals to stay updated: data.humdata.org/signals

Bookmark our dedicated HDX page for the latest data on the crisis in #Gaza. Search and download data on displacement, damage assessments, conflict events, funding and more: data.humdata.org/event/opt-isra…

HDX does not allow personal #data or personally identifiable information (PII) to be shared in public or private datasets. All data must be sufficiently aggregated or anonymized so as to prevent identification of people. Learn more in our FAQ: data.humdata.org/faq
