Ramesh, 18: Double amputee and earthquake survivor looking to the future

Humanity & Inclusion's teams are continuing their support for injured and traumatised Syrian refugees in Jordan, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Between October 2016 and July 2017, Mosul, in Nineveh province, was the scene of heavy fighting. The intensive use of explosive weapons such as bombs and improvised mines was particularly destructive in the western half of the city. More than 500,000 people are still displaced in camps.

For the first time ever, the United Nations Security Council has adopted a Resolution on persons with disabilities in armed conflict. This represents a significant step forward for people with disabilities, who are particularly at risk in crisis situations and often overlooked in humanitarian assistance.