UNFPA Cameroon Situation Report: Humanitarian Crisis (1 - 31 May 2026)

Country: Cameroon Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. Cameroon continues to face a volatile humanitarian environment, with persistent insecurity in the North-West, South-West, and Far North regions, driving displacement and heightening protection risks. This environment is heavily dominated by the activities of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and high levels of criminality, leading to direct clashes between NSAGs and state security forces. This has led to kidnappings, sexual violence, and looting, underscoring the vulnerability of communities already under severe humanitarian pressure. More than 2.9 million people remain in need of urgent assistance, with women, children, and marginalized groups most affected. In May 2026, UNFPA supported 33 midwives to be deployed across 22 health facilities, providing critical sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to 11,697 people, including assisted deliveries, emergency Caesarean sections, family planning, and care for sexually transmitted infections. Concurrently, UNFPA reached 5,259 individuals through gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and support initiatives, which encompassed psychosocial support, case management, life skills development in safe spaces, and the distribution of 225 dignity kits to vulnerable women and girls. For 2026, UNFPA requires US $4,013,060 to implement critical reproductive health and protection services in Cameroon. As of May, UNFPA has secured US$1,944,046. Despite a 50 per cent funding gap, UNFPA continues to serve as a stabilizing force for women and girls in conflict-affected communities.
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