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March 18, 2013 | Daryl Grisgraber | Tagged as: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Humanitarian Response, Middle East, Protection & Security, Women & Children
On this field mission, we will be talking to refugees, aid agencies, and governments to figure out how the humanitarian strategy should change.
March 13, 2013 | Refugees International | Tagged as: Burma, Climate Displacement, Humanitarian Response, Asia, Statelessness
To prevent unnecessary deaths in the IDP camps, the government must immediately rebuild homes in Rakhine State, move the camps to higher ground ahead of the rainy season, and ensure that humanitarian organizations can safely and effectively assist the Rohingya.
March 12, 2013 | Alice Thomas | Tagged as: Africa, Burkina Faso, Climate Displacement, Mali, Niger
After a 20 year absence from Capitol Hill, former Secretary of State George Shultz returned last Friday to urge members of Congress to act on climate change.
March 12, 2013 | Caelin Briggs | Tagged as: Africa, South Sudan, Humanitarian Response, Protection & Security
The South Sudanese army is preparing to launch a major military offensive in Jonglei State against rebel leader David Yau Yau. The protection of civilians must remain one of their top priorities.
March 08, 2013 | Marcy Hersh | Tagged as: Africa, DR Congo, Rwanda, Humanitarian Response, Protection & Security, Women & Children
If you live in a Western country, you might find it a bit strange – even anachronistic – to devote an entire day to honoring women. But looking beyond our shores, I see a long, difficult road ahead for the world’s women – especially those displaced by contemporary armed conflict.