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HI's team members displaced by bombing in Lebanon 09/26/24

Half of Humanity & Inclusion's 87 staff in Lebanon are displaced by bombing. Three HI team members share their personal experiences.

  • Lebanon

Women deminers are building the future 09/23/24

In Meta, Colombia, HI's humanitarian demining teams employ 22 women, all committed and determined to bring peace and prosperity back to their land.

  • Colombia

Work is what keeps me alive 08/19/24

24-year-old Doa’a Al-Naqeeb is a physical therapist with HI, part of the emergency volunteer team at public school shelters in Nuseirat camp.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

Mohammad: HI Humanitarian Worker Displaced by the War 08/19/24

Mohammad Balousha is 41. He is a supervisor for facilities and procurement at HI. He explains how difficult it is to be a humanitarian staff member when one is impacted by armed violence.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

Work is what allows me to keep going 08/19/24

HI physical therapist Haitham works in displaced shelters to support injured people and people with disabilities. He has also been personally impacted by the conflict.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

In Casamance, hope and the future are female 08/12/24

For 40 years, Casamance has been torn apart by conflict. Yet the women there have mobilized and become essential actors in the building of peace: they are the future.

  • Senegal

Lithuania Abandons Cluster Munition Ban 07/30/24

Lithuania has officially withdrawn from the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, following endorsement by the Lithuanian President of the Parliament approval to leave the convention on July 25.

  • International

A journey to restore hope 07/30/24

Muhammad is a young man full of energy and hope. HI helped him recover from a devastating injury. Now, he tells his story.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

“Kharkiv is under recurrent bombing and people fear for their lives!” 06/20/24

One month after the beginning of the new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, repeated shelling is taking a heavy toll on the population.

  • Ukraine

Good News from May 2024 05/31/24

Good news in May at HI: demining in Colombia, rehabilitation in South Sudan, and inclusive education in Madagascar.

  • South Sudan
  • Madagascar
  • Colombia

In Kharkiv, Ukraine, the situation is very concerning 05/28/24

Since May 10, 2024, Russia has been conducting a new offensive in the region. As the security situation deteriorates, humanitarian needs continue to increase.

  • Ukraine

A day in the life of HI’s deminers 05/17/24

Slip into the protective clothing of HI's deminers in Senegal and come spend a day with them in the field.

  • Senegal

Global Day of Action on May 2: Stop all arms transfer 05/02/24

HI, as part of the Ceasefire Now coalition, is taking part in a day of action calling for a halt to all arms transfers and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

  • Occupied Palestinian Territory

Putting an end to widespread destruction and civilian harm in populated areas 04/24/24

States have gathered in Oslo to review the implementation of the political declaration against the bombing and shelling of towns and cities.

  • International

Martine, a mine accident survivor, tells her story to raise awareness of the risks 04/05/24

Martine comes from Senegal. In 2009, she was injured in a mine explosion. Since then, she has been speaking out to raise awareness of the dangers of explosive devices and prevent further accidents.

  • Senegal

 

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