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New report highlights the specific impact of bombings on women in Syria 04/10/17
Press release | 5th October 2017, 10:00 GMT
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Syria
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Hurricane season: Haitians at risk 02/10/17
4th October, 2017, marks one year since Hurricane Matthew ravaged southern Haiti. 140mph winds and severe flooding caused 603 deaths and the widespread loss of homes, livestock and infrastructure. Handicap International is helping Haitians to cope with the 2017 hurricane season.
- Haiti
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Thousands displaced by worsening conflict in the Philippines 28/09/17
Handicap International is increasingly concerned for the welfare of tens of thousands of displaced people in the southern Philippines. Since armed conflict broke out in Marawi city, Mindanao, on 23rd May 2017, at least 360,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. Many are now living in precarious conditions.
- Philippines
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Inclusion campaigner Yetnebersh Nigussie receives 2017 ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ 26/09/17
Yetnebersh Nigussie has dedicated her life to promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. She has been awarded the prestigious Right Livelihood Award, widely referred to as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’, for her determination to ensure that people with disabilities are never left behind.
- Ethiopia
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Handicap International condemns the recent use of antipersonnel mines in Myanmar 25/09/17
Press release | London, 23rd September 2017, 18:00 GMT
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
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Together, let’s say “STOP” to bombing civilians 21/09/17
Press release | London, 21st September 2017 09:00 GMT
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Ending the bombing of civilians: The political process 20/09/17
Anne Héry, Humanity & Inclusion's Head of Advocacy, sheds light on the organisation’s efforts to end the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and its choice of political process to achieve this aim.
- United Kingdom
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Bombing populated areas: devastating impact on infrastructure 20/09/17
The bombing of populated areas has become a familiar feature of present-day conflicts. Not only does it kill and maim civilians, it also destroys vital public infrastructure such as bridges, ports, and hospitals. Anne Héry, head of advocacy at Humanity & Inclusion, explains how the use of explosive weapons in populated areas impacts civilian life.
- International
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Neymar Jr. says it’s time to “stop” and joins Handicap International campaign to #StopBombingCivilians 17/09/17
Press release | London, 17th September 2017 09:00 GMT
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Bangladesh: Handicap International steps up efforts in aid of Rohingya 15/09/17
Some 400,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh from neighbouring Myanmar since the end of August 2017. Handicap International is responding to this emergency by supplying aid to families with acute needs.
- Bangladesh
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Explosive weapons: The horrific impact on civilians 14/09/17
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is tragically commonplace in modern day conflicts such as Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan. A shocking 92% of the casualties are civilians. Here are just some of the ways that bombing impacts civilians.
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As the world’s largest arms fair takes place in London, we must not forget the impact of explosive weapons on civilians 14/09/17
Aleema Shivji, Executive Director of Handicap International UK, provides a timely reminder of the appalling impact of explosive weapons.
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Hurricane Irma in Haiti: No let-up in support for the most vulnerable people 13/09/17
Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage in the Caribbean and along the US coast, leaving a trail of victims in its wake. Wind and rain has caused extensive damage in the northeast of Haiti but, despite fears of a disaster, the country has escaped the worst of the storm. Nevertheless, Handicap International remains committed to helping the most vulnerable families, who are more likely to be affected during disasters.
- Haiti
