International
The mass graves discovered in Libya reveal the scale of the violence inflicted on migrants, highlighting the urgent need for international action to end their exploitation. Nearly 50 bodies have been uncovered in two mass graves in the Libyan desert, shedding light on the horrific conditions faced by migrants in a country devastated by chaos […]
The ICRC works tirelessly to provide humanitarian assistance and protect people affected by conflict and violence in Africa. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization and helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence, doing everything it can to protect their lives and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Angola are ramping up their efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease through enhanced collaboration. On January 30th, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the WHO spotlighted the progress made in the battle against this debilitating parasitic disease, which primarily impacts rural and underserved communities. During a two-day visit to Cunene, […]
Desertification in Africa threatens food security, water resources, and livelihoods, and if not addressed, it could lead to the loss of two-thirds of the continent’s arable land by 2030. Desertification is advancing globally, and the demand for food is becoming increasingly urgent as the loss of arable land accelerates at more than 30 times its […]
In January 2025, fighting in North and South Kivu displaced hundreds of thousands, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. UNHCR is calling for urgent assistance. The ongoing conflict between armed groups and the Congolese army in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu has led to one of the most severe humanitarian crises worldwide, according […]
Nigerian Muslim students face discrimination and restrictions in exercising their religious rights in schools, which constitutes a violation of the religious freedom guarantees outlined in the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or religion is illegal in schools and runs counter to the values of fairness and equality (Osler, 2023). However, as Makwana […]
Fleeing violence, displaced people are living in precarious conditions. Camps like Kanyaruchinya, north of Goma, are hosting thousands of families, including many children. The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing an alarming humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the region’s chronic instability and the impasse in peace negotiations. This situation is fueling a climate of […]
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations are calling for a swift and collective response to break this cycle of violence. Immediate action is crucial to protect civilians and ensure access to essential healthcare before it is too late. On January 3, 2025, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to examine the catastrophic […]
Nigerian women suffer violence from various angles—home, workplace, and community. These women are not statistics but are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives who endure daily suffering because the system fails them. Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to any type of harm perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their factual or perceived sex, […]
The Human Rights Agency (ADH) has warned about the severity of the situation in Sudan, describing it as a major humanitarian crisis. Already ravaged by a civil war that began in April 2023, the country is also suffering from the catastrophic effects of climate change. Over 12 million people have been displaced or made refugees, […]
