United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a UN body responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent and timely response to emergencies. OCHA's mandate includes coordinating international humanitarian assistance, advocating for humanitarian principles, and promoting effective humanitarian action. Recent news highlights OCHA's involvement in several crises. Firstly, OCHA is reporting on the devastating impact of Cyclone Gezani in Mozambique and Madagascar, which has caused numerous deaths and widespread destruction. Secondly, OCHA has reported a significant increase in displacement in the occupied West Bank due to Israeli settler violence, reaching the highest levels since October 2023. These events underscore OCHA's crucial role in monitoring humanitarian situations, providing data, and coordinating aid efforts in response to both natural disasters and conflict-related displacement.