Latest Disability News Reports

Six years without a prothesis, then Ali met with HI 06/28/26

It can be very difficult for amputees like Ali to find medical assistance in war-torn Yemen. HI is there for them.

Yemen

Landmines are a daily danger in Yemen 06/25/26

56-year-old Saif had his right leg torn apart by a landmine. HI supports him to walk again.

Yemen

A man and a woman are sitting side by side on a sofa in an indoor setting. Both are facing the camera. The woman is wearing a dark top with a front closure, and the man is wearing a long-sleeved sweater with contrasting stripes. The sofa is covered with cushions, some of which feature various patterns or textures. To the right of the image, a small long-haired dog is lying on a surface near the sofa. Next to the dog, a cell phone lies flat on the floor. In the background, a wall covered in wavy-patterned wallpaper spans the entire width of the image. The lighting is indoor and even, highlighting the faces and objects visible in the foreground.

Anatolii recovers from injuries with HI 06/24/26

Anatolii was an athlete who competed internationally for Ukraine. After a drone strike in Kherson, walking is a daily ordeal.

Ukraine

A woman is sitting on a bed in a room with walls covered in light-colored wood paneling. She is wearing a pink long-sleeved top with a high collar and is holding a black-and-white cat in her arms, resting on her lap. The cat has long fur, white paws, and a bushy tail. The bed is covered with sheets and blankets in various patterns, with colorful pillows arranged against the headboard.

Lidiya’s fight to reclaim her life amid war 06/24/26

When a drone attack destroyed her house in Kharkiv. Lidiya, 77, was badly injured. With HI, she regained her ability to move.

Ukraine

Four people are standing in an outdoor setting with dense vegetation, surrounded by trees, bushes, and branches. They are wearing light-colored work clothes and boots. Some are holding tools, including a shovel and a circular metal object. On the ground in front of the four people, a large number of long, rusty metal objects are arranged in a group. The objects vary in size but are similar in shape. A spray can is visible on the ground to the right.

HI clears over 64 acres of Laos farmland of deadly munitions 06/04/26

HI clears in Houaphanh Province - one bomb at a time.

Laos

Two people are inside a room with exposed concrete walls. One person is sitting on the floor on a patterned rug, turned slightly toward the camera, wearing a dark jacket and pants, and holding a white object in their hands. Next to them, a child is lying on a mattress covered with a red patterned fabric. The child is wearing a light-colored top and dark pants. One of the child’s legs has a medical device attached to it, and the other leg shows visible injuries. The feet are visible in the foreground. Pillows are arranged behind the child and along the wall. The floor is covered with rugs featuring various patterns.

Fighting is over, but Syrians are returning to a minefield. 06/02/26

Mahmoud picked up what he thought was a toy. It was an explosive device.

Syria

A person is lying on an examination table in a medical room. This person has had a leg amputated, and the stump is visible. The person is wearing dark clothing with shiny patterns on the sleeves, as well as a red cloth covering their head. They are lying on their back, with one hand resting near their face. Next to the table, another person is wearing medical attire consisting of a blue scrub top, gloves, and a mask positioned under the chin. This person is handling the stump with their hands. The room has white walls.

Injured by a mine, Imaan can walk again thanks to HI 05/30/26

15-year-old Imaan learned to walk again after an amputation caused by a landmine.

Syria

An HI deminer is clearing a plot of land identified as contaminated with explosive devices. He is standing and holding a detector.

Lebanon joins the Ottawa Treaty: a strong signal for the protection of civilians 05/12/26

On May 1, 2026, Lebanon deposited its instrument of ratification of the Mine Ban Treaty with the United Nations, thereby becoming the 162nd State Party to this historic treaty.

Lebanon

A group of people is sitting on the ground on colorful rugs and mats, arranged in the shade of a large tree in a rural setting. One person is standing in front of the group and presenting information using several posters and signs attached to a structure made of simple materials. The visual aids include illustrations, pictograms, and blocks of text. In the background, a fence made of branches surrounds the area, and a path and a cart are visible.

In Niger, HI supports communities in the face of crisis 04/20/26

The Tillabéri and Diffa regions of Niger are facing a humanitarian crisis due to armed violence in the Sahel. HI has been running a project there since 2021, which has already helped more than 32,000 people.

Niger

HI provides emergency rehabilitation care to war victims in Sudan 04/15/26

Three years after the outbreak of the war, the Sudanese population continues to endure extreme violence.

Sudan

Two people wearing protective helmets, vests, and metal detectors are inspecting an open, dry outdoor area with low vegetation. Marker stakes are visible, indicating a technical work zone.

HI launches demining operations in Yemen 04/13/26

HI Explosive Disposal Manager, Loedwig Voges, oversees HI teams who safely remove explosive hazards so that civilians can live without the constant fear of an accident.

Yemen

Inside a canvas shelter, two people are sitting facing each other on cushions. An adult is wearing layered clothing and a scarf covering their hair, and is holding a floral-patterned cushion on their lap. Across from them, a younger person, kneeling on a rug, wears a patterned hoodie and jeans, and is also holding the cushion with their hands. In the background, an opening reveals a blue sky and hanging fabrics. Natural light illuminates the scene through the opening.

Ahmed, survivor of an explosive ordnance 04/11/26

Explosive ordnance can be found anywhere in Gaza. Even playing in the street has become dangerous. Ahmed is one of its victims.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

The photo shows a partially destroyed brick building, whose roof and some walls appear to have collapsed. In the foreground, a leafless tree stands amid a large pile of rubble: broken concrete blocks, pieces of wood, metal fragments, and various scattered objects. To the right, another structure, built of stone and covered with damaged sheet metal, also appears to have been damaged. The ground is completely littered with rubble, and in the background, other damaged buildings can be seen under a clear sky.

“At the heart of the bombings, but we keep acting” 03/30/26

Nahed Al-Khlouf leads HI in Lebanon. She is coordinating an emergency response, particularly for people with disabilities, pregnant women, and elderly people displaced by the bombings.

Lebanon

A woman is standing on a sidewalk in front of a closed metal roll-up door. She is wearing a thick blue protective vest and a clear face shield. She is holding a metal detector pointed toward the ground. The building behind her is dilapidated, with partially damaged walls. A yellow car is visible in the background on the left side of the street.

Abeer, Deminer in Syria: "Each Mine Removed Is a Seed of Hope" 03/26/26

In Idlib, Syria, landmines continue to threaten the lives of civilians. Abeer works as a deminer, clearing contaminated areas so that communities can live in safety.

Syria

Fayez is sitting in a wheelchair. A woman sitting opposite him on a chair is bandaging his leg.

In Gaza, Fayez regains his mobility thanks to HI 02/05/26

Injured by unexploded ordnance, Fayez underwent an amputation. With the support of HI, he is learning to move again and regain independence in his daily life.

Occupied Palestinian Territory

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