Press Office

Humanity & Inclusion is often among the first to respond to natural disasters and crises, and we stay behind long afterwards to ensure that disabled people get the long term support they need. We have around 3,500 local staff supporting disabled and vulnerable people worldwide in countries affected by conflict, disaster and poverty.

HI staff regularly offer their insight to the media. We have a wide range of expert spokespeople available for interviews with UK and international journalists. Our press team can facilitate access to HI staff and projects and provide a wide range of high quality reports, case studies, photos and video.

LATEST PRESS RELEASES

New report highlights explosive weapons in Syria as the leading cause of forced displacements

Press release | London, 28th September 2016, 10:00 GMT

Cluster Munition Monitor 2016: alarming increase in the use of cluster munitions in Yemen and Syria

Press release | London, 1st September 2016, 09:00 GMT

Two young Londoners attempt an incredible triathlon to help disabled people in Africa

Press release | London, 30th August 2016, 09:00 GMT

Football united against the bombing of civilians

Press release | London, 5th August 2016, 09:00 GMT

World Humanitarian Summit: Major step forward as Ban-Ki-moon supports new Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Press release | London, 24th May 2016, 09:00 GMT

World Humanitarian Summit: People with disabilities need impartial and effective aid during emergencies

Press release | London, 23rd May 2016, 09:00 GMT

UK to double donations supporting disabled and injured people on anniversary of Nepal earthquakes

Press release | London, 25th April 2016, 09:00 GMT

World leaders in London must deliver transformational new deal for Syrian refugees and host countries

Press release | London, 3rd February 2016, 09:00 GMT.

Gaza: one year after the conflict, civilians still threatened by explosive remnants of war

The lives of civilians in Gaza are still endangered by explosive remnants of war [1], one year after the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Palestinian armed groups. At least 4,500 explosive devices [2], are still buried under the rubble of houses and infrastructure destroyed during the 50-day conflict. Handicap International immediately supplied aid to the most vulnerable individuals and, since March 2015, it has organised risk education sessions to prevent more people falling victim to these weapons.

A mine-free world within 10 years: States must keep their promise

To mark the publication today of the 2015 Landmine Monitor report [1] on the progress of the Mine Ban Treaty [2] , Handicap International is reminding States Parties to the treaty of their promise at the Maputo conference in June 2014 to free the world of mines by 2025. The report also notes a rise in the number of mine casualties and the use of mines during 2014. The organisation is calling on States Parties to redouble their efforts to eliminate this threat.

Campaigners take action to protect civilians from bombing

London, 3rd December 2015. Campaigners around the UK are taking action to protect civilians living in conflict zones by calling for an end to the use of explosive weapons [1] in populated areas. In Syria alone over 2 million children are at risk, living in areas highly affected by the use of explosive weapons [2]. The actions coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, 3rd December.

Highest ever use of cluster munitions since entry into force of global ban treaty in 2010

London, 3rd September 2015. According to the Cluster Munition Monitor 2015 report, launched today in Geneva, cluster munitions have been used in five countries since 1 July 2014. This is the first time these weapons have been used so intensively since the ban treaty entered into force in 2010. The Review Conference in Dubrovnik taking place from 7th to 11th September, attended by States Parties to the Treaty, will provide the international community with an opportunity to redouble its efforts to prevent any further use of cluster munitions. Handicap International is calling on States Parties to systematically condemn the use of these barbaric weapons in order to ensure the treaty continues to protect civilians in the future.

Syria’s time bomb: 2 million children at risk from explosive weapons

London, 12th May 2015. A new report, published today by charity Handicap International, reveals the high degree of weapons contamination in Syria and warns that the lives of 5.1 million Syrians - including more than 2 million children - are at risk. Handicap International is calling on all the parties to the Syrian conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and immediately end the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. The international community must also urgently respond to address the harmful effects of these weapons on civilians.

Nepal earthquake: Significant needs for injured, disabled and older people

London, 27th April 2015. Up to 3,600 people have been killed and more than 6,500 injured in Nepal, according to figures released by the United Nations . Several regions have been cut off and the number of victims continues to rise. Handicap International expects to see significant numbers of spinal cord injuries and multiple fractures among the injured people arriving at hospitals. It is paramount that the wounded are taken care of immediately to reduce the risk of long-term disabilities.

Nepal Earthquake: Handicap International teams begin emergency response

London, 25th April 2015 . Handicap International has launched an emergency response following the violent earthquake that hit Nepal on earlier today. At least 970 people are reported dead, but that provisional toll is expected to rise given the widespread scale of destruction. Active in Nepal since 2000, Handicap International has already provided emergency wheelchairs to several hospitals. The organisation is calling for donations to help injured and vulnerable people.