This evaluation assesses UNFPA's capacity and performance in humanitarian action during the challenging 2019-2025 period. This era was defined by escalating and prolonged conflicts, a deepening climate crisis, and a dramatic reduction in international humanitarian funding, which necessitated a global system-wide "humanitarian reset”. The evaluation specifically examines how UNFPA's ability to prepare for and respond to emergencies has evolved since 2019, and the integration of its humanitarian work with development efforts.
The key lessons derived from this evaluation will guide the organization's future humanitarian action, particularly in the implementation of the UNFPA Strategic Plan 2026-2029 and its engagement with the global humanitarian reset.