Western Mosul: ghost town 07/01/19
Between October 2016 and July 2017, Mosul, in Nineveh province, was the scene of heavy fighting. The intensive use of explosive weapons such as bombs and improvised mines was particularly destructive in the western half of the city. More than 500,000 people are still displaced in camps.
- Iraq
UN Security Council recognizes the rights of people with disabilities in armed conflicts 06/19/19
For the first time ever, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a Resolution on persons with disabilities in armed conflict. This represents a significant step forward for people with disabilities, who are particularly at risk in crisis situations and often overlooked in humanitarian assistance.
- International
Weapons clearance drones 06/19/19
Since last January, HI and its partner Mobility Robotics have been trialing the use of drones to support weapons clearance experts in Faya-Largeau, northern Chad.
- Chad
Weapons clearance platform in northern Chad 06/19/19
Alongside 50 weapons clearance experts working in Chad, HI uses a remote-controlled platform, a German-made GCS 200, to clear large areas in record time.
- Chad
Weapons clearance under extreme conditions 06/19/19
HI has been conducting weapons clearance operations near Faya-Largeau, the capital of Borku province in northern Chad, since November 2018. Some fifty weapons clearance experts work in the area. HI Communications Officer Gilles Lordet joined the teams for a typical morning of demining.
- Chad
Residents rebuild in Mozambique thanks to HI aid distributions 06/03/19
Following several weeks of clean-up operations, Humanity and Inclusion is now supporting vulnerable residents of Beira, Mozambique to repair and rebuild their homes.
- Mozambique
Mine clearance protects civilians and supports development 06/03/19
Humanity and Inclusion’s teams are clearing land in north-eastern Laos contaminated by cluster munitions and other unexploded ordnance (UXO).
- Laos
Bangladesh: greater role for fathers in maternal support 05/24/19
HI has supplied more than 800 men with information on how to be ‘responsible’ fathers in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh
Psychological support for migrants in Colombia 05/23/19
More than one million Venezuelan migrants currently live in Colombia. HI is providing emergency assistance to these vulnerable individuals.
- Colombia
Bombing in populated areas, a disaster for civilians 05/22/19
The United Nations Security Council discusses the protection of civilians in armed conflict this week. A HI delegation is at the United Nations headquarters to convince States to commit themselves against bombing in populated areas. At the head of this delegation, Arms Advocacy Manager, Alma Al Osta, explains HI's actions:
- International
HI mine clearance in northern Lebanon 05/14/19
HI’s deminers are clearing mines in northern Lebanon, in an area contaminated during the 1975-1990 conflict. The aim is to remove the threat facing villagers.
- Lebanon
"I couldn't imagine doing any other job" 05/14/19
Since 2013, Rabih has worked as one of HI’s mine clearance experts in North Lebanon, in a region contaminated heavily by the 1975-1990 civil war.
- Lebanon
“The mines have left deep mental scars on villagers” 05/14/19
Albert is the mayor of Mazraat Assaf, a village in Lebanon close to land mined during the civil war and now being cleared by HI’s mine clearance experts.
- Lebanon
Violence between Gaza and Israel: explosive weapons cause serious injuries 05/07/19
More than 30 people were killed in the exchanges of rocket fire and airstrikes between Gaza and Israel over the weekend. In Gaza, this escalation of violence could lead to a new wave of injuries, with surgical and rehabilitation services already overwhelmed.
- Occupied Palestinian Territories
Second major cyclone ravages Mozambique 04/26/19
Mozambique is still reeling from the devastating impact of Cyclone Idai 6 weeks ago but has not been spared from further disaster. Cyclone Kenneth struck the north of the country yesterday.
- Mozambique
