UNHCR Flash Update on Earthquake in Myanmar #6

Highlights

Seven weeks after the powerful earthquake struck multiple regions in Myanmar, a significant number of people are still residing in temporary and makeshift shelters. UNHCR continues to provide support to those affected in Mandalay, Sagaing, Nay Pyi Taw, Kayin State, Shan State (South), and Bago Region (East).

To date, over 94,000 individuals have received assistance from UNHCR and its partners, while more than 103,000 people have already been assessed through Protection Monitoring and Assessment Tools, with ongoing assessments continuing to support the targeting of impacted communities with a focus on identifying most vulnerable and persons with specific needs.

Protection mainstreaming is underway through the distribution of information, education and communication materials on child protection, civil documentation, Explosive Ordinance Risk Education (EORE), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), earthquake safety and UNHCR’s Helpline. UNHCR Staff and partners accompanying each distribution identify persons with specific needs for referrals to additional services. Mapping of service providers by Protection Cluster is strengthening referral pathways for child protection, gender-based violence and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).