Reports

The conflict in Gaza has led to unprecedented levels of malnutrition, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations, particularly persons with disabilities. Over 70% of crop fields are destroyed, disrupting Gaza’s food systems. Close to 100% of Gaza’s population lives in poverty. Malnutrition further weakens the immune system, increases infection vulnerability, and reduces muscle strength—issues that exacerbate pre-existing mobility limitations and make recovery more difficult. This dangerous feedback loop endangers the lives of thousands, with malnutrition both worsening and, in many cases, causing disabilities due to its severe physical and cognitive impacts.

Humanity & Inclusion joins other INGOs in providing updates on the situation in Gaza, as forcibly displaced populations face continued bombardment, heavy rains, and health risks. As Israel fails to comply with U.S. humanitarian access demands, there is a strong likelihood that famine is already occurring in northern Gaza, and immediate action is required to address the crisis within days, not weeks.

Thirty days ago, the U.S. issued a series of humanitarian demands to Israel. Humanity & Inclusion, alongside seven humanitarian partners, conclude that Israel has failed to comply with U.S. humanitarian demands over the past 30 days – at an enormous human cost for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

Social and behavioral determinants, including factors like knowledge, attitudes, policies, motivations, beliefs, social norms, and individual agency, have the potential to either positively or negatively impact an individual's sexual and reproductive health-seeking behaviors, as well as their demand for and access to SRH services.

Explosive weapons have been used indiscriminately in Syria. The ordnance from explosive weapons may detonate on impact or lay dormant until initiated. As a result, Syria is heavily contaminated by remnants of explosive weapons. Contamination by explosive ordnance represents not only an immediate physical threat to civilians but also prevents safe access to services or humanitarian aid, endangers civilian movements and their ability to return safely, and poses long-term dangers as explosive remnants of war.

A cluster munition or cluster bomb is a container filled with small explosive bombs called “sub-munitions.” This container may be a shell, rocket, missile, or other device. Dropped from an aircraft or fired from the ground, it opens in the air and releases the sub-munitions. HI is a founding member of the Cluster Munition Coalition. We actively support the Convention on Cluster Munitions and advocate against the transfer and use of these indiscriminate weapons.

"Our history is intimately connected with the most terrible injustices of the last 40 years. It would not be complete without mentioning the amazing people who have helped us and the fraternity that exists even under the worst possible conditions. It is this mutual support that motivates us to carry on and provide tangible, practical solutions to problems made possible by the help of local communities and the spirit of solidarity. This has never failed us: in every culture and part of the world, families never give up. It is our duty and our responsibility to do the same." —Jean-Baptiste Richardier, Co-Founder of HI

A humanitarian disaster can take many forms: earthquakes, droughts, floods, tsunamis, or conflicts. They often strike without warning and almost always disproportionately affect people with disabilities. Humanity & Inclusion’s emergency response teams act on the ground to assist people with disabilities, people displaced or injured by conflicts or disasters, and other individuals experiencing crises. The uniqueness of HI's approach is our capacity to rapidly offer a variety of responses, from meeting the most essential needs en masse to providing an adapted response to particular needs.

When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, a shocking 90% of casualties are civilians. The death toll keeps on rising as violence escalates in places like Ukraine and Gaza. When conflict ends, these explosive remnants of war remain a threat to communities for decades to come. They pollute soil and water sources. Homes, health facilities, schools, and roads remain littered with unexploded ordnance that can detonate at any moment. Explosive weapons, including landmines and cluster munitions, kill and injure civilians in countries all around the world during active conflict and decades after fighting ends.

Worldwide, more than 32 million children living with disabilities do not go to school. These children are denied their fundamental right to learn and are 10 times less likely to attend school than children without disabilities. This unjust exclusion limits their opportunities to acquire the skills they need to reach their full potential and participate in their communities, perpetuating a cycle of poverty. A high-quality, inclusive education generates real hope for the future of so many children. That’s why inclusive environments play a pivotal role in tackling the stigma against people with disabilities. At Humanity & Inclusion, we acknowledge the role education plays in bringing global peace and sustainable development to communities worldwide.