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Humanitarian aid entering Gaza reaches historic low amid Israel’s intensified siege

THIRTY humanitarian organisations in Gaza have said that vital aid entering the region has reached a historic low amid Israel’s intensified siege…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters

This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

JOHN Swinney has announced the Scottish Government will make a £250,000 emergency donation to the relief effort in the Middle East.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

The U.S. military pier off Gaza may soon be operating. Aid workers question its role

With aid groups warning of famine and the war between Israel and Hamas entering its seventh month, the assistance is needed, but there are key questions about its effectiveness and security.

WEKU · May 8, 2024

British aid worker was unlawfully killed, coroner rules

Faye Mooney, 29, died from gunshot wounds in Nigeria but her death was not linked to terrorism, an inquest heard.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Haiti: 97% of households in some areas suffering from severe hunger

Of 2,664 households interviewed in Croix-des-Bouquets and Delmas, 2,596 were usually getting one meal a day, survey found

The Guardian - US · Aug 18, 2023

There are more refugees today than at any point in history since WWII. A new approach aims to turn them into the next wave of entrepreneurs

With more displaced people than ever and less aid to go around, entrepreneurship can help refugees become self-reliant.

Fortune · Jun 20, 2023

Emotional and physical impact of war ‘huge’ – social worker in Ukraine

Russia launched a renewed invasion of Ukraine on February 24 last year.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Training local leaders in mediation can reduce violence: positive results in Nigeria

Violence and insecurity are plaguing the northern parts of Nigeria. Banditry, kidnapping and other forms of indiscriminate violence have risen sharply during the pandemic.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

Syrians in desperate need of aid hit hard by Ukraine fallout

Fallout from the 2-month-old war in Ukraine is worsening long-term humanitarian crises elsewhere, including in Syria

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022