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International Men’s Day

Today is marked as International Men’s Day and it is a day to recognise the contributions men make to their communities and the world whilst also acknowledging the struggles and challenges men and boys face. Although women and children make up most of the world’s refugees and women and girls…

What happened in Gaza in 2012?

This week marks the 8th anniversary of the week long bombardment of Gaza in 2012. The bombardment came as the people of Gaza were attempting to recover after the 2009 assault and left over 100 civilians dead and over 900 people wounded. A tragic event during the assault was the…

Palestinian girl dirnking water provided by Interpal

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Families in Palestine and across the refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon are caught between politics and poverty, and continue to struggle to access the most basic of necessities, including food, water, shelter and medical care. The Covid-19 Crisis is only bringing more suffering and hardship to their lives, with…

World Food Day: Palestinians Facing Food Insecurity

Food sustains individuals, communities and economies and is also a vital part of cultures and heritage. It is also a source of great stress and despair for millions across the world coping with food insecurity, malnutrition and even starvation. Palestinians across the Middle East continue to face ongoing struggles and…

Helping Blind Students during Lockdown in Gaza

The Gaza Strip is facing the Coronavirus pandemic with the majority of its population traumatised and impoverished, a lack of access to clean water and a broken health care system. The situation is critical and concerning, but even during these uncertain times, the people of Gaza are working hard to…