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- Thailand: Blinded by UXO blast, will young Khu Thauy ever see again?
Article | A strange-looking object caught the attention of seven-year-old Saw Khu Thauy and his nine-year-old friend. But little did they know that what seemed like a toy was in fact an unexploded ordnance (UXO). ... Read more - Survey highlights risks faced by vulnerable Venezuelans on the moveA survey of Venezuelans who have fled their country has found that half (50.2 per cent) of the families interviewed faced or continue to face specific risks during their journey because of their age, gender, ... Read more
- Half of Venezuelans on the move face high risks in their journey to safetyA UNHCR survey finds that half of Venezuelans who have fled are particularly vulnerable due to their age, health issues, or the choices they had to make to survive. ... Read more
- Vanuatu: ICRC holds first Pacific Correctional Executives round table
Article | The ICRC Regional Delegation in the Pacific organized the first Correctional Executives round table for the Pacific in Port-Vila, Vanuatu from 9 until 11 July. The event was co-hosted by Vanuatu Correctional Services. ... Read more - Save the Children Philippines calls for stronger disaster preparedness for kids
Save the Children is calling for local governments in the Philippines to intensify the focus on children in disaster preparedness efforts. ... Read more - Belgium supports FAO in controlling desert locust swarms in YemenBelgium is supporting a new FAO project that will protect rural communities in Yemen from locust swarms that threaten food security in the region. ... Read more
- Philippines: DPWH forms earthquake resiliency officeThe Philippines' Dep. of Public Works and Highways is creating an office that will ensure the earthquake resilience of the country's infrastructure. ... Read more
- Indian weather and climate research upliftA new UK and India partnership aims to reduce the risk of monsoon-related disasters in India through improved forecasting and modelling capabilities. ... Read more
- USA: Hurricane Barry is estimated to have caused between $500 million and $900 million in flood and wind losses, CoreLogic analysis showsIn a new analysis, CoreLogic estimates that floods and winds associated with Hurricane Barry caused residential and commercial losses of $500-900 million. ... Read more
- UNICEF scaling up emergency response to children and families affected by monsoon rains in South Asia
Source: UN Children's Fund Country: Bangladesh, India, NepalHeavy rainfall, flooding and landslides across three countries in South Asia – Nepal, India, and Bangladesh – have killed at least 93 children, and put the lives of millions more at risk.UNICEF scaling ... Read more