Typhoon Kammuri hits the Philippines: HI preparing to assess the needs of those affected 12/03/19
Since Monday evening, the Philippines has been battling typhoon Kammuri. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated.
- Philippines
People with disabilities are still excluded 12/02/19
On 3rd December, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Globally, people with disabilities continue to be excluded. Whether it’s accessing social services, health care, education, or a decent job, people with disabilities and disability rights advocates continue to fight for inclusion for all. Humanity & Inclusion’s teams work to ensure that people with disabilities are included in all aspects of life.
- International
Toward a political declaration against bombing in populated areas 11/15/19
On Monday 18th November at the United Nations in Geneva, States’ delegations, militaries, UN agencies and civil society are gathering to start discussions on a political declaration against the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
- International
Accompanying humanitarian aid workers to better include persons with disabilities 11/12/19
A set of professional strategies and practical guidance published today aims to improve the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian aid delivery and ensure their participation.
- International
Earthquake in the Philippines: more than 37,000 families affected, HI ready to respond 11/06/19
Humanity & Inclusion has assessed the needs of victims after the Philippines was struck by several earthquakes between 16th and 31st October 2019.
- Philippines
Rehabilitation care for earthquake victims in Pakistan 11/04/19
On 24th September, an earthquake struck Pakistan killing 40 people and injuring 900. Humanity & Inclusion’s team is on the ground, providing support to the most vulnerable.
- Pakistan
"To see children with disabilities and their families celebrating their lives really changes the narrative" 10/23/19
Eddie Ndopu, Humanity & Inclusion's ambassador, recently traveled to Rwanda to discover how we are changing the lives of children with disabilities.
- United Kingdom
- Rwanda
Before disaster strikes: HI helps the most vulnerable to be better prepared 10/11/19
On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on the 13th of October, HI experts explain how we aim to include everyone in resilience-building initiatives.
- Madagascar
“Many Venezuelan refugees in Colombia are very vulnerable emotionally and psychologically” 10/10/19
Gregory Le Blanc, Director of HI Colombia, tells us about the situation facing Venezuelan refugees in Colombia and describes HI's emergency response.
- Colombia
“The war has made people withdraw into themselves" 10/08/19
Suad Al-Qadri works as a psychosocial support counselor for HI in Sana'a, Yemen. She describes the mental condition of the patients assisted by HI and the impact of bombing on the psychological health of the city's inhabitants.
- Yemen
Blog: The bombing of civilians must stop now 10/03/19
Aleema Shivji, Executive Director of Humanity & Inclusion UK, explains the horrific impact the use of explosive weapons in populated area is having on civilians living in countries like Syria.
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Syria
New report: Syrian victims of explosive weapons trapped in never-ending waiting list 09/30/19
New report “The Waiting List” calls on states to stop bombing civilians and to address the immediate and long-term needs of victims of explosive weapons in Syria and the wider region.
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Syria
Earthquake in Pakistan: HI emergency teams on the ground 09/27/19
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Punjab province (Jhelum city) in Pakistan on Tuesday 24th of September, killing at least 38 people and injuring 646. HI plans to offer its expertise in post-earthquake response and is currently conducting an evaluation of the needs of the more than 7,000 families affected.
- Pakistan
Vienna Conference on Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare 09/27/19
The Vienna Conference is due to take place on 1st and 2nd October 2019. HI Disarmament and protection of civilians Advocacy Manager Alma Taslidžan Al-Osta explains the final preparations.
- International
6 months after the devastation of Cyclone Idai, the scars left in Mozambique remain 09/25/19
In March and April 2019, Mozambique was hit by two cyclones, including the violent Cyclone Idai. Here is an overview of HI's emergency response.
- Mozambique
