@UNOCHA's Centre for Humanitarian Data. Posts about HDX, data science, data responsibility and learning and practice.
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The HDX Documentation site is your guide to finding data, publishing data responsibly and integrating HDX into your workflows through our tools and APIs.
Find guidance, technical documentation and step-by-step instructions here: docs.humdata.org/
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The challenge isn't just collecting more #data.
It's turning insight into earlier action, smarter decisions, and better outcomes for people facing hunger, displacement, conflict and climate shocks.
Join our conversation, 8:30-9:30 AM ET, 24 September: events.zoom.us/ev/ApYS6SIyo7…
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OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data retweeted
How can we improve how data is shared and used for humanitarian crises?
Join us for a @RockefellerFdn hosted event. Hear from @UNOCHA and data partners @Refugees, @WFP, @UNICEF and @UNmigration on the latest progress.
📆 24 Sept
⏰ 8:30-9:30am NY time
📺 bit.ly/4yd97Bx
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How can we improve how data is shared and used for humanitarian crises? Join us for a @RockefellerFdn hosted event on 24 September from 8:30-9:30am NY time. Hear from @UNOCHA and data partners @Refugees, @WFP, @UNICEF & @UNmigration on the latest progress. events.zoom.us/ev/ApYS6SIyo7…
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⭐ Welcome to HDX, CTrees!
@CTrees_org now shares biomass data for over 20 countries on HDX. Using satellite imagery and AI, the data maps carbon stored in trees and vegetation and can be used to track deforestation and measure forest recovery.
Explore: data.humdata.org/organizatio…
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HDX has been redesigned to make data easier to find and understand. This is our first significant change to the platform’s visual identity since we launched twelve years ago. Thank you to @oblodesign for helping us imagine a new HDX experience!
data.humdata.org
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⚠️ HDX Signal for #Myanmar: some 68,000 people have been internally displaced by flooding since 26 July 2026, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva.
Stay informed: data.humdata.org/visualizati…
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New @REACH_info damage assessment data for the #Nepal flash flood now available on HDX. The rapid damage assessment, using Sentinel-1 Radar, shows likely-damage across 16 municipalities to support geographic prioritization and field assessments.
data.humdata.org/dataset/nep…
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📣 @UNOCHA is looking for a Programme Management Officer to help manage @reliefweb and work closely with other platforms including the Humanitarian Data Exchange. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Learn more and apply by 29 September 2026:
careers.un.org/jobSearchDesc…
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OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data retweeted
#ネパール で発生した洪水被害への緊急対応のため、国連は中央緊急対応基金（#CERF ）から200万米ドルを拠出。緊急医療、避難所、水など、人命を守るための支援に活用されます。
この災害の調査、分析、支援計画に必要なネパールの地方行政区画境界データは、HDXにて検索👇
Severe flooding in #Nepal and #China caused widespread destruction on 26 August 2026 with reports of large numbers of people missing, according to the @UN.
Find Nepal sub-national administrative boundaries on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/cod…
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New @hotosm datasets for the #Nepal floods now on HDX, including AI-derived damage assessments for the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli impacted areas; building footprints; and pre-flood infrastructure data like bridges and roads.
Explore the datasets here: data.humdata.org/organizatio…
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Severe flooding in #Nepal and #China caused widespread destruction on 26 August 2026 with reports of large numbers of people missing, according to the @UN.
Find Nepal sub-national administrative boundaries on HDX: data.humdata.org/dataset/cod…
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⚠️ HDX Signal for Central African Republic: 18,000 people have been internally displaced by conflict since 29 June 2026, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva.
Stay informed: data.humdata.org/visualizati…
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OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data retweeted
Flags fly at half-mast today across UN offices worldwide.
We remember humanitarian workers killed while helping others. And we stand with those who continue to serve despite the danger.
Attacks on aid workers must end. Those responsible must be held accountable.
#ActForHumanity
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In 2025, 1,187 aid workers were victims of attacks, according to @HumOutcomes. Their data includes verified security incidents of people killed, wounded, kidnapped and detained.
Explore the data on HDX: data.humdata.org/organizatio…
#ActForHumanity
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Information Sharing Protocols (ISPs) serve as the primary reference document governing data and information sharing in a humanitarian response.
Explore our map of ISPs for details on status, stakeholders and links: centre.humdata.org/data-resp…
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⚠️ HDX Signal for #Mali: Some 57,000 people have been internally displaced by armed attacks and non-international conflict since 23 April 2026, according to data from @IDMC_Geneva.
Stay updated: data.humdata.org/signals
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We support OCHA and partners in developing anticipatory action frameworks by:
🔹Conducting historical analysis
🔹Assessing available models and forecasts
🔹Designing trigger mechanisms
🔹Acting as a technical translator
Learn more: centre.humdata.org/anticipat…
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Managing data responsibly is central to ensuring accountability to affected people (AAP) in humanitarian action.
Read our guidance note for six recommended actions to support data responsibility in AAP: bit.ly/4nBVSW4
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Tabular Data Endpoints (TDE) provides API access to tabular data shared on HDX, making it easier for users to integrate data into tools, dashboards, and workflows.
Over 1,500 datasets on HDX are TDE enabled across 12 organizations, with more coming soon. docs.humdata.org/build/hdx-a…
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