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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 person is sitting in a wheelchair outdoors, wearing a purple jacket and a scarf on their head. The wheelchair is on a paved surface. A person standing is leaning toward the person in the wheelchair and holding their elbow. In the background, there is a blue tent, clothes hanging on lines, and a palm tree, all under a clear sky.

Lebanon: People with disabilities, forgotten victims of the crisis 05/05/26

Thousands of Lebanese people have been forced to flee their homes. People with disabilities are the hardest hit and the least assisted, HI states in its new report: Leaving No One Behind.

Lebanon

A person is walking along a dirt path, leaning on two long wooden crutches held on either side of their body. The person is wearing a jacket, a striped shirt, pants, and green rubber boots, as well as a hat. The path winds through a landscape lined with trees and plants. On the left side of the image, a white vehicle is partially visible, parked along the path. In the background, another person is visible behind the person.

At 99, Léo, displaced by war in DRC, is walking again 05/05/26

Léo Kuvirhe, age 99, fled the violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to seek refuge in Kitshanga. Thanks to support from HI, he has regained his mobility and independence.

Democratic Republic of Congo

A person is sitting on a tricycle outdoors. They have both hands on a manual crank-and-chain mechanism located at the front of the tricycle. A baby is seated behind them in the tricycle. The person is wearing a patterned sleeveless top and has their hair tied back. The background shows a wooden building with vertical planks and a stone wall, in a rural setting with grass on the ground.

DRC: a tricycle provided by HI changes Dorica Zawadi’s life 05/04/26

After fleeing the violence in Kashuga, Dorica Zawadi, a mother, found refuge in Sake. Thanks to HI’s support, she has regained her mobility and a source of income for her family.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Two women are sitting opposite each other in a room, talking. They are each holding pictures in their hands.

HI psychologists support people affected by violence in North Kivu 05/04/26

Forced displacement, violence, abuses: the people of North Kivu are subjected to extreme levels of stress. HI psychologists help them cope with shock and trauma.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Ukraine: From Emergency Aid to Long-Term Recovery 04/27/26

In southeastern Ukraine, there is an urgent demand for psychological care, rehabilitation, and individualized support.

Ukraine

A close-up of a woman holding a large physical therapy ball in her hands. We can make out the shoulders of another woman, seen from behind, as she hands it to her.

Survival: the lives of people displaced by violence in Haiti 04/20/26

Marie Danielle Benoît is a very active and committed woman who lost everything in the crisis currently affecting Haiti. But she remains hopeful and, with HI’s help, is gradually rebuilding her life.

Haiti

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

A child is sitting on a mat, holding a toy handed to him by a woman

Sudan: Stimulation therapy helps Sadia’s children overcome the effects of malnutrition 04/18/26

21.2 million Sudanese people are facing acute hunger due to the war.¹ For young children, this heightens the risk of lasting developmental delays.

Sudan

A team of four aid workers are standing and chatting on a path, near two HI vehicles.

In Darfur, aid workers face the consequences of violence 04/15/26

Jérôme Bertrand, head of deployments for Atlas Logistique, travelled to Sudan in late 2025 for an assessment mission in the town of Tawilah, in Darfur.

Sudan

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

A young girl is sitting in a wheelchair in a dirt courtyard; her mother, sitting on a chair next to her, looks at her and smiles.

Mozambique: when inclusion breaks down barriers 04/13/26

In Mozambique, HI is implementing a project to facilitate access to healthcare and adapt the everyday environment for people with disabilities, such as young Eunice.

Mozambique

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

Portrait of a smiling man wearing work gloves and a HI jacket. Behind him, one can make out a room where a group of people are chatting and where laundry is drying.

Stanley, physical therapist: I want to become one of the pioneers of rehabilitation in Haiti 04/02/26

Stanley Paulin is a physical therapist in Port-au-Prince, where he works with displaced people. Driven by his commitment and determination, he looks back on his journey and his hopes.

Haiti

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