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The Vienna conference, on October 1 and 2, gathered 133 States. A majority committed to develop a political declaration against the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. ; }}

Toward a political declaration against bombing in populated areas 20/11/19

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.

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A Rohingya refugee camp in Cox Bazaar, Bangladesh. A refugee camp can be a challenging environment for a person with disabilities. ; }}

Accompanying humanitarian aid workers to better include persons with disabilities 13/11/19

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.

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Rehabilitation care for earthquake victims in Pakistan 07/11/19

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.

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Earthquake in the Philippines: more than 37,000 families affected, HI ready to respond 07/11/19

Humanity & Inclusion has assessed the needs of victims after the Philippines was struck by several earthquakes between 16th and 31st October 2019.

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Eddie Ndopu meets Emmanuel, 16, at the GS Ruhango school in Rwanda.; }}

"To see children with disabilities and their families celebrating their lives really changes the narrative" 23/10/19

Eddie Ndopu, Humanity & Inclusion's ambassador, recently travelled to Rwanda to discover how we are changing the lives of children with disabilities.

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Gregory Le Blanc, director of HI in Colombia; }}

“Many Venezuelan refugees in Colombia are very vulnerable emotionally and psychologically” 16/10/19

Gregory Le Blanc, Director of HI Colombia, tells us about the situation facing Venezuelan refugees in Colombia and describes HI's emergency response.

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Cyclone resistant local construction following cyclone ENAWO, Madagascar; }}

Before disaster strikes: HI helps the most vulnerable to be better prepared 16/10/19

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.

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Suad Al-Qadri, conseillère en soutien psychosocial chez HI; }}

“The war has made people withdraw into themselves" 16/10/19

Suad Al-Qadri works as a psychosocial support counsellor 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.

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Mother and child in internally displaced persons' camp in Syria.; }}

Blog: The bombing of civilians must stop now 03/10/19

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.

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Internally displaced persons in a camp in Syria. Picture illustrating the report 'The Waiting List. Addressing the immediate and long-term needs of victims of explosive weapons in Syria.'; }}

New report: Syrian victims of explosive weapons trapped in never-ending waiting list 30/09/19

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.

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Example of destruction in a city in Syria ; }}

Vienna Conference on Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare 30/09/19

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.

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A view of a badly damaged house in the Mirpur District in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on September 26, 2019; }}

Earthquake in Pakistan: HI emergency teams on the ground 27/09/19

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.

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6 months after the devastation of Cyclone Idai, the scars left in Mozambique remain 25/09/19

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

Rehabilitation session with Aiman Al-Mutawaki, a physiotherapist who works for HI in the Sana'a centre.; }}

Yeminis are exhausted by four years of war 23/09/19

HI has been providing rehabilitation care and psychosocial support in eight health facilities in Sana'a since 2015 and in one of Aden's main hospitals since last July. Maud Bellon, HI’s head of mission, tells us about the unacceptable situation now facing civilians.

Yemen

Aicha, 10, playing with her friends in the playground of her school. Aicha is a beneficiary of the Integrated Project on Inclusive Education, Protection and Early Detection of Disabilities that HI has been implementing in Guinea-Bissau. Aicha loves playing and having fun with her school friends. An extroverted character, she is very integrated within her group of classmates and has lots of friends.; }}

New partnership with NGA HR for a truly inclusive world 18/09/19

Humanity & Inclusion UK is proud to announce our new partnership with NGA HR.

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