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After cyclone Batsirai and before the arrival of cyclone Emnati, HI teams distribute emergency kits to affected communities and persons with disability; }}

Cyclone Emnati: Madagascar’s nightmare continues February, 21 2022

Madagascar prepares for another intense tropical cyclone, Emnati, to make landfall Tuesday. HI accompanies targeted communities in their preparations and recovery.

Madagascar

A mine held by an HI deminer in Lebanon ; }}

The fight against landmines is not over February, 1 2022

Enacted 25 years ago, the Mine Ban Treaty has been a major step forward in international humanitarian law. But there is a long way to go to eradicate landmines.

International

Damage caused by Cyclone Batsirai, in Mahanoro, Madagascar; }}

Madagascar: The extent of Batsirai’s damage February, 7 2022

On 5th and 6th February, cyclone Batsirai tore across Madagascar, devastating communities along the way. In the aftermath, Humanity & Inclusion is assessing the damage and needs of the most vulnerable.

Madagascar

In Tripoli, the HI team provides rehabilitation services to an amputee; }}

Libya: providing rehabilitation care to cases presenting complications April, 8 2022

Reem Mansour is a physiotherapist working for Humanity & Inclusion in Tripoli. She explains the importance of rehabilitation in post-war Libya.

Libya (no longer active)

Group photo of Victor Rescober and members of the Philippine Blind Union; }}

Global Disability Summit: More support needed for grassroots organisations of persons with disabilities February, 10 2022

The Global Disability Summit can be a very important lever for persons with disabilities if their voices are raised and amplified. Victor Rescober, Vice President of the Philippine Blind Union, one of Humanity & Inclusion's organisational partners, explains why it is essential to support community-based organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs).

Philippines

Families fleeing conflict in Ukraine cross the border to Poland; }}

Food insecurity threatens families in Ukraine conflict March, 14 2022

After weeks of violent conflict in Ukraine, a growing scarcity of essential goods puts more lives at risk.

Ukraine

A young girl rides her bike next to houses destroyed by bombing in Borodyanka, Ukraine.; }}

Explosive ordnance threatens returning Ukrainians May, 19 2022

Some persons displaced by the war in Ukraine are beginning to return home, to cities contaminated by explosive ordnance. Humanity & Inclusion will prepare communities to identify hazards and adopt safe behaviours.

Ukraine

A woman with a child walks in front of a damaged residential building at Koshytsa Street, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where a military shell allegedly hit, on February 25, 2022 ; }}

Millions at risk of being left behind in Ukraine invasion March, 7 2022

Violent attacks continue to intensify across Ukraine, forcing millions to flee. Among the last to evacuate and most at-risk are people with disabilities and vulnerable populations.

Ukraine

Heavy destruction in Aden, in the South of Yemen. The 7-year long war in Yemen war has caused the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. The level of destruction of infrastructure by massive bombing and shelling in populated areas, as well as the contamination by explosive devices are enormous challenges to overcome. ; }}

Yemen: “I am shocked by the diversity of the contamination.” February, 14 2022

After 7 years of war, Yemen is heavily contaminated by explosive remnants of war including improvised explosive devices. Humanity & Inclusion will soon launch a campaign to raise awareness within population on the danger of these weapons. Interview with Douglas Kalima, Humanity & Inclusion Risk Education Expert in Yemen.

Yemen

“All women with disabilities should know how to say no when they have to” March, 7 2022

On International Women's Day, Dieynaba Diallo from Senegal tells us about her career raising awareness of the rights of women with disabilities and her determination to build an inclusive society.

Senegal

HI’s emergency supply kits depart for distribution to survivors of cyclone Batsirai, ahead of Emnati’s impending arrival. ; }}

“The most intense cyclone season I have seen” February, 18 2022

Right after the devastating passage of cyclone Batsirai, Madagascar prepares for a new storm: Emnati. HI teams are doubling down on their emergency response efforts before it makes landfall.

Madagascar

Refugees fleeing armed conflict in Ukraine arrive at the Polish border.; }}

Over 2 million Ukrainian refugees flee armed conflict March, 10 2022

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) continues its assessment of humanitarian needs in Ukraine. Refugees live in harsh conditions and vulnerable populations lack accessible information.

Ukraine

Awa Siré Touré during the workshop gender and disability in Saly, Senegal, in February 2022. ; }}

“Empowering women to end violence” March, 3 2022

On International Women's Day, Awa Siré Touré from Ziguinchor, Senegal, tells us about her fight for the empowerment of women with disabilities, alongside Humanity & Inclusion's teams.

Senegal

HI physical therapist, Ivan, assists Vladimir with rehabilitation exercises for his burn injuries after an explosion in Ukraine. 2022; }}

Vladimir survived an explosion May, 11 2022

Vladimir survived an explosion in Ukraine, but suffered severe burns. HI is supporting his recovery with rehabilitation exercises and care to facilitate proper healing.