The World Disasters Report 2026 warns that harmful information and dehumanising narratives are increasingly undermining trust, putting the lives of humanitarian workers and communities at risk. Jagan Chapagain, IFRC Secretary General, said: “In every crisis I have witnessed, information is as essential as food, water and shelter. The report highlights that around 94 per cent of disasters are managed by national authorities and local communities without international assistance. Humanitarian agencies: Embed harmful information preparedness into humanitarian operations as a core function, with trained teams, standardised tools, predictive analytics, and strong community engagement to anticipate, detect, and respond to harmful narratives. The World Disaster Report 2026 is available to policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and the public, providing a roadmap for building resilience to harmful information before, during, and after crises.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 08, 2026 12:25 UTC