Recent News: Vulnerable Groups Need Support Why is Food Insecurity a Concern? Over 600 patients in Leer are co-infected with tuberculosis and HIV. Many patients struggle to follow treatment due to lack of food. What are the Consequences? Patients may reduce or stop treatment. This leads to advanced disease stages and antimicrobial resistance. What is … Read more
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, delivered a speech at the Special Session 5 of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The focus was on AI, Cyber Defence, and Future Warfare. What were the key points discussed by Mirjana Spoljaric? Addressing the role of AI in armed conflicts. Emphasizing the importance … Read more
Statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the United Nations Security Council Thu, 05/30/2024 – 21:00 What global challenges does Mozambique face? Most devastating manifestations of the climate emergency Violent internal conflict fueled by armed groups Widespread forced displacement Why is compliance with international humanitarian law critical? Non-compliance with international humanitarian law … Read more
Millions at Risk of Famine in Sudan Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are facing famine, displacement, and violence amid ongoing conflict. With 18 million people acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children malnourished, the situation is dire. Humanitarian Crisis 10 million internally displaced people 2 million refugees in neighboring countries … Read more
Addressing the Challenges Faced by New Refugees from Myanmar in Thailand Thailand’s Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees Thailand has been aiding refugees even though not a signatory to the 1951 UN Convention on Refugees. The country has a history of providing help to those fleeing violence and persecution in Myanmar. The National Screening Mechanism Thailand’s NSM … Read more
Sudanese People Facing Imminent Famine: Urgent Humanitarian Crisis Why are millions in Sudan at risk? Displaced from their lands Living under bombardments Cut off from humanitarian assistance What is the current situation in Sudan? Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are facing the threat of famine. The situation is dire, … Read more
Ethiopia Sees Over 3 Million People Internally Displaced What is the latest report on internal displacement in Ethiopia? According to the International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), over 3 million people were internally displaced in Ethiopia by the end of last year. What does this mean for the affected population? The significant number … Read more
In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen law enforcement capabilities in the conflict-ridden province of Balochistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan has joined forces with the University of Balochistan in Quetta. What is the significance of this partnership for Balochistan? This partnership aims to enhance the abilities of law enforcement personnel … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Welcomes $5.4 Billion Pledged for Syrian War Victims What is the latest update from Brussels and Cairo? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed the $5.4 billion pledged to support millions affected by the Syrian war. The funding will assist individuals within Syria’s borders and in neighboring countries. … Read more
In the wake of the devastating floods in the city of Derna, the project’s scope was swiftly adapted to enhance the emergency response efforts. How did the project adapt to the floods? The project quickly adjusted its focus. Efforts were ramped up to aid in emergency response. What was the impact of the project’s adaptation? … Read more