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Calls for international solidarity and assistance as violence escalates in Israel and Gaza

Posted on 12 October 2023

On October 7 an attack on Israel ensued from the militant group Hamas, killing 900 people and wounding hundreds more. Israel retaliated with air strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 700 and wounding…
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Bangladesh’s 2023 Dengue Fever outbreak the most extreme in decades

Posted on 05 October 2023

Reports have revealed that over 1000 people have died of Dengue Fever in Bangladesh this year – quadrupling last year’s numbers, and making it the worst outbreak since 2000. Save the Children have reported that…
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Concerns for skyrocketing children making Mediterranean crossing

Posted on 05 October 2023

Between the beginning of 2023 and now, almost 12,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean Sea to Italy, an increase of 60% from within the same period last year. Over 2500…
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UN approved security mission to combat gang violence in Haiti

Posted on 05 October 2023

On October 2, the UN Security Council adopted what has been described as a historic resolution - authorising the deployment of a security mission to Haiti as a peace restoration attempt in…
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Afghanistan's severe humanitarian crisis two years on from Taliban takeover

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last week marked two years since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, which has spiraled the country into what many non-governmental organisations are saying is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
 
The Taliban have…
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Ongoing recovery and extended state of emergency following Bougainville eruption

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last Wednesday it was voted in that the State of Emergency, declared after last month’s eruption of Mount Bagana on the island of Bougainville, has been extended for a maximum two…
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World Humanitarian Day 2023

Posted on 19 August 2023

Today we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, where we recognise humanitarians who strive to save and protect lives #NoMatterWhat

World Humanitarian Day takes place on August 19 each year, and 2023 marks the 20th…
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Critical Türkiye-Syria border crossing to remain open

Posted on 10 August 2023

Six months after the catastrophic Türkiye-Syria earthquake, the UN have announced the main border crossing into Syria will open, and remain so, for the next six months.  

A statement released on August…
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Coup announced in Niger as military sieze power

Posted on 07 August 2023

The military have taken control in Niger, with soldiers announcing the coup on the West African nation's live television less than a couple of weeks ago. 
 
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential…
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Humanitarian concerns from predicted El Niño impact

Posted on 07 August 2023

ACAPS, a Geneva based analysis project launched to support humanitarian work, have released a report outlining the anticipated humanitarian impact of this year’s El Niño.
 
The report gives insight into understanding the weather phenomenon, the…
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