UNHCR Philippines CRI Report (August 2020) Issue No. 8 Families forcibly displaced in Mindanao are placed in worsened situations as they are experiencing health and hygiene crisis on top of COVID- 19 pandemic. In meeting the immediate needs and services of the IDPs, UNHCR is working closely with key government agencies and maintained partnerships with Read More …
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9th Mindanao Virtual Protection Coordination Platform (MVPCP) Meeting
9th Mindanao Virtual Protection Coordination Platform (MVPCP) On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to all humanitarian actors who have dedicated their lives to serve the most vulnerable and the underprivileged. They have demonstrated a depth of commitment albeit the risks to security, life and health in order to support people in Read More …
IDPPAR no. 8: Forced displacement in Polomolok, South Cotabato due to law enforcement operation, Issue no. 1
IDPPAR no. 8: Forced displacement in Polomolok, South Cotabato due to law enforcement operation, Issue no. 1 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 8 August 2020, a law enforcement operation was jointly conducted by members of Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Barangay Lumakil, Polomolok Municipality, South Cotabato Province. Accordingly, the said Read More …
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, July 2020
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, July 2020 Cover Message Dear Protection Partners, Pleased to share with you the Displacement Dashboard for July 2020. Key highlights for the month comprise the following: In July 2020, a total number of 1,169 families (5,845 individuals) were displaced in Mindanao due to armed conflict (4,270 individuals) and clan feud (1,575 individuals). Read More …
8th Mindanao Virtual Protection Coordination Platform (MVPCP) Meeting
8th Mindanao Virtual Protection Coordination Platform (MVPCP) Meeting Cover Message There are 99,333 individuals currently displaced in BARMM, with majority of the displaced persons belonging to Lanao del Sur comprising 79% of the total number. Clan feud and armed conflict are the primary reasons for recent and protracted displacement, owing to the armed clashes between Read More …
IDPPAR no.7: Forced Displacement in Patikul, Sulu due to Armed Conflict, Issue no. 1
IDPPAR no.7: Forced Displacement in Patikul, Sulu due to Armed Conflict, Issue no. 1 INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 31 July 2020, a firefight ensued between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Barangay Taung, Patikul Municipality. According to information available to UNHCR, three (3) civilians were caught in the Read More …
Community consultation on the Response Action (CORA) for COVID-19
Community consultation on the Response Action (CORA) for COVID-19 Cover Message The conduct of Community consultation on the Response Action (CORA) for COVID-19 last June 2020 was crucial in validating how responding agencies from the government and other organizations are able to maximize preferred platforms of the at-risk communities in the provision of life-saving and Read More …
IDPPAR no. 06: Forced displacement in Talitay, Maguindanao due to Armed Violence, Issue no. 01
IDPPAR no. 06: Forced displacement in Talitay, Maguindanao due to Armed Violence, Issue no. 01 INCIDENT BACKGROUNDOn 19 March 2020 at one o’clock in the afternoon, a firefight between two (2) families occurred in Barangay Kilalan in the Municipality of Talitay, Province of Maguindanao. It was reported that the cause of the conflict was due Read More …
IDPPAR no. 04: Forced displacement in Ampatuan Municipality due to Armed Conflict, Issue no. 02
INCIDENT BACKGROUND Ampatuan is frequently affected by conflict between the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). In February, a number of IDPs has been displaced due to the pursuit operation of the military against the non-state armed group in the remote areas of the Ampatuan Municipality, affecting barangay Read More …
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, June 2020
Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, June 2020 As of the 30th of June, a total number of 75,567 families (351,647 individuals) are currently displaced in Mindanao. Those displaced can be classified into three main groups, depending on the length of displacement: Group A: 3,867 families (16,172 individuals) remain displaced out of 4,129 families displaced within the month; Read More …