A humanitarian crisis refers to a significant event or series of events that causes widespread human suffering and deprives individuals of their basic human rights and needs. This crisis can arise from various factors, including war, natural disasters, pandemics, or large-scale displacement of populations. During a humanitarian crisis, access to food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and safety may be severely compromised. The term underscores the urgency of a situation that requires immediate intervention and support from governments, non-governmental organizations, and the international community to alleviate suffering and restore dignity to affected populations. Humanitarian crises often lead to complicated social dynamics and require coordinated efforts for effective response and recovery.
An escalation in conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since early 2025 has displaced approximately a million people and seized strategic locations like Goma and Bukavu. Incidents of…