Overview of the Global Humanitarian and Displacement Crisis

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Abstract:

Even before the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the global humanitarian and displacement crisis was unprecedented. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) anticipated that in 2020 more than 168 million people worldwide would require humanitarian assistance and protection due to conflict and disaster. For 2021, UNOCHA's estimate has reached 235 million people. The United States is the single largest donor, consistently providing nearly one-third (more than $9.5 billion in FY2020) of total humanitarian and emergency food assistance through global accounts.

Author(s):
Margesson, Rhoda
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2020 Dec 11
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IF10568
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
covid-19, united states, congress, law, disasters, governments, humanitarian assistance, medical personnel, national governments, international law, natural disasters, security, department of defense, diseases and disorders, displacement, health services, human rights
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 May 31
Update Date:
2022 Jul 11