Enver Solomon’s Response to Tragic Incident What did Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, say about the recent tragic incident in the Channel? He expressed devastation over the loss of lives. Emphasized the ongoing human tragedy. Extended sympathies to the victims and their families. Thanked the search and rescue teams. Addressing the Root Causes … Read more
Yezidis Still Suffering Violations, 10 Years After Islamic State Attack Why Are Yezidis Still Missing? As per Amnesty International, thousands of Yezidi survivors of IS atrocities remain missing, with hundreds believed to be detained in north-east Syria, even after a decade has passed since the initial attack. Over 3,000 Yezidis unlawfully killed by IS At … Read more
January How has Norway improved prison conditions for those with mental health problems? Isolation reduction and more resources allocated Why were Russian rock band Bi-2 members detained in Thailand? Concerns over persecution in Russia for anti-war stance What led to the withdrawal of a bill in Belgium undermining the right to protest? Pressure from trade … Read more
Since 2010, MSF has been providing free medical services in the Baalbek-Hermel governorate, northeast of Lebanon, including paediatrics, sexual and reproductive healthcare, treatment for non-communicable diseases, vaccinations, and mental health support for refugees and locals. Why are missed medical appointments rising? Due to fear of crossing army checkpoints Economic crisis and intolerance towards Syrian refugees … 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
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) appreciates the USD 5.4 billion pledged to assist individuals impacted by the Syrian conflict. The aid will benefit those affected by the war in both Syria and neighboring nations. What event led to the recent boost in funding? The 8th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and … Read more
What is the current situation in Syria? Millions of people in Syria are still suffering from the consequences of a conflict that has lasted over a decade. The conflict in Syria has been exacerbated by multiple crises. What are the implications of this ongoing conflict? The ongoing conflict in Syria has had wide-reaching implications. Millions … Read more
What is happening to health facilities in Idlib and northern Aleppo? Nearly a third of health facilities in Idlib and northern Aleppo are closing or partially suspending activities due to underfunding. This leaves 1.5 million people without access to lifesaving and emergency healthcare. 112 health facilities are at risk of closing by the end of … Read more
Decoding the Latest Home Office Statistics: A Humanitarian Perspective Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, sheds light on the recent quarterly statistics unveiled by the Home Office, specifically focusing on the year concluding in December 2023. What Do the Numbers Reveal? Over 60,000 individuals were granted asylum last year, marking the highest number on … Read more