HI adapts its operations to help with the Covid-19 pandemic 27 March 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads to countries already affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters, HI is adapting its response to the health crisis.
- International
Drawing on HI’s experience to help protect people most vulnerable to Covid-19 26 March 2020
HI is assessing its scope for action and plans to use its expertise in emergency situations and its experience of past epidemic situations to protect the most vulnerable.
- International
HI teams engaged in the fight against Covid-19 19 March 2020
Although Europe is now the epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic, the virus continues to spill across continents and countries, causing widespread disarray. The number of affected people increases daily. Given this unprecedented and dramatic situation, HI is taking special measures to protect its teams, maintain its operational capabilities and continue assisting the most vulnerable.
- International
Fleeing violence in Syria: Osama has been a refugee in a wheelchair for 8 years 6 March 2020
25- year-old Osama was living in a nice house with his family in the south of Syria until his neighbourhood was bombed in 2012. His 13-year old little brother died and the family had to flee. A missile fragment entered one of his 12th vertebras, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
- Jordan
Protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas 6 March 2020
Last Monday in Geneva, more than 70 States met for the second round of negotiations for a political declaration against the use of explosive weapons in urban areas. HI was there to recall the urgency of protecting civilians.
- International
South Sudan: HI’s emergency mobile teams assist displaced people 18 February 2020
HI has deployed emergency mobile teams to provide rehabilitation and psychosocial support to vulnerable displaced people in conflict-affected areas.
- South Sudan
HI, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, outraged by the Trump administration's to-come decision to use mines 3 February 2020
The Trump Administration should announce today a deadly landmine policy shift
30 000 people killed or injured by explosive weapons in 2019 30 January 2020
HI partner organisation Action On Armed Violence (AOAV) releases figures on explosive violence casualties in 2019.
HI's commitment to fight violence against women and girls with disabilities 29 January 2020
The international campaign, "16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women" will take place from November 25—December 10. On this occasion, three HI specialists shed light on HI’s commitment to ensure the full protection of women and girls, especially those with disabilities.
- International
Haiti: 10 years after the earthquake 29 January 2020
Haiti has not been spared in the last 10 years. A devastating earthquake in 2010 followed by a powerful hurricane in 2016 has compounded serious political instability that continues to paralyse the country today. In 2010, HI deployed one of its largest humanitarian aid operations in Haiti. It still makes a major contribution today to strengthening the local physical rehabilitation network.
- Haiti
Death of HI colleague Abdelsattar 29 January 2020
It is with great sadness that Humanity & Inclusion announces the death of our colleague Abdelsattar, who was unanimously appreciated for his kindness, humour, dedication and professionalism.
South Sudan: Collaboration essential to reach vulnerable people in remote areas 17 December 2019
HI’s Flying Team provides functional rehabilitation services to people with disabilities in several extremely remote areas across South Sudan.
- South Sudan
For a Mine-Free World by 2025 10 December 2019
The Fourth Review Conference for a Mine Free World, which HI participated in, closed on Friday 29 November in Oslo, Norway. State Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty adopted a five-year action plan to ensure mine clearance and other treaty obligations are met by 2025.
- International
HI and PSA Foundation sign a partnership for road safety in India. 9 December 2019
Every year, more than 50 million people are injured in road accidents worldwide. Road accidents are one of the main causes of acquired disabilities.
- India
Focus on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3rd December 2 December 2019
On December 3rd, the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. HI joins the global mobilization to call for persons with disabilities & their human rights to be put at the center of humanitarian and development efforts.
- International
