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BLU 24 submunitions in Laos (archive image); }}

Cluster munitions continue to kill civilians 6 September 2019

Released last August, the 2019 Cluster Munition Monitor report reveals that attacks involving cluster munitions continued to occur in Syria in 2018. The Monitor has recorded at least 674 cluster munition attacks in Syria since mid-2012. These attacks have caused heavy contamination by cluster munition remnants, which pose a deadly and long-term threat for the local population. Globally, at least 149 people were killed or injured by cluster munition attacks and remnants in a total of eight countries and one territory.

Abdel Kareem, 5, with his mother at the Mousawat rehabilitation centre; }}

"The self-help group has given me hope again" 26 July 2019

Abdel Kareem, 5, has cerebral palsy. Thanks to Humanity and Inclusion's partnership with the Mousawat rehabilitation centre in Lebanon, a mental health project was integrated into the rehabilitation process.

Lebanon

Ahed does rehabilitation exercises at the Zarqa Rehabilitation Centre ; }}

"Meeting other amputees has given me hope" 26 July 2019

Ahed is diabetic. He lost his leg after suffering complications. He is now rebuilding his life thanks to rehabilitation sessions and group therapy at the Zarqa centre in Jordan.

Jordan

HI tests mine search drones in Northern Chad; }}

Mine detection drones 26 July 2019

In Faya-Largeau (North Chad), HI has begun testing drones to detect mines and build up a detailed picture of what’s on the ground - a revolution in mine clearance practice. HI’s project manager Xavier Depreytere explains more.

Chad

Distribution of 294 Shelter kits and 294 essential items kits to vulnerable residents in Mananga, Beira. 21.05.2019; }}

Residents Rebuild in Mozambique thanks to HI Distributions 3 June 2019

Following several weeks of clean-up operations, Humanity and Inclusion is now supporting vulnerable residents of Beira, Mozambique to repair and rebuild their homes.

Mozambique

Peter Kim, left, and members of HI’s mine clearance team in Laos ; }}

Peter Kim: when a casualty turns activist 3 June 2019

While still in secondary school, Peter Kim, a young Laotian, lost his sight and both hands in a submunition explosion. Now an activist, he supports Humanity and Inclusion’s efforts to protect people from explosive remnants of war in Laos and around the world. We look at one man’s struggle to make the world a safer place.

Laos

HI mine clearance operation in Laos ; }}

Mine clearance to assist development 3 June 2019

Humanity and Inclusion’s teams are clearing land in north-eastern Laos contaminated mainly by cluster munitions.

Laos

Youssef attends an occupational therapy session with Maya ; }}

Rehabilitation and mental health 29 May 2019

Since June 2017, psychosocial support and rehabilitation go hand in hand for children with disabilities in Lebanon thanks to Humanity and Inclusion’s partnership with the Mousawat rehabilitation centre in the Beqaa Valley.

Lebanon

In Gaza, HI provides rehabilitation care and psycho-social support ; }}

Violence between Gaza and Israel: explosive weapons cause serious injuries 29 May 2019

More than 30 people were killed in the exchanges of rocket fire and airstrikes between Gaza and Israel over the weekend. In Gaza, this escalation of violence could lead to a new wave of injuries, with surgical and rehabilitation services already overwhelmed.

Palestine

Bangladesh: greater role for fathers in maternal support 24 May 2019

HI has supplied more than 800 men with information on how to be ‘responsible’ fathers in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

HI conducts psychosocial support activities with a group of Venezuelan children in Colombia; }}

Psychological support for migrants in Colombia 23 May 2019

More than one million Venezuelan migrants currently live in Colombia. HI is providing emergency assistance to these vulnerable individuals.

Colombia

On the 5th and 6th of December 2018, HI co-organised a regional conference in Santiago, the capital of Chile, on protecting civilians from bombing. ; }}

Bombing in populated areas, a disaster for civilians 22 May 2019

The United Nations Security Council discussed May 23rd the protection of civilians in armed conflict. A HI delegation is at the United Nations headquarters to convince States to commit themselves against bombing in populated areas. At the head of this delegation, Arms Advocacy Manager, Alma Al Osta, explains HI's actions:

The mine clearance team in northern Lebanon; }}

HI mine clearance in northern Lebanon 14 May 2019

HI’s deminers are clearing mines in northern Lebanon, in an area contaminated during the 1975-1990 conflict. The aim is to remove the threat facing villagers.

Lebanon

Innocent lost one of his leg during the genocide in Rwanda. Today, he participates to psychosocial support activities conducted by HI.; }}

25 years on, Rwanda remembers 1 April 2019

HI continues to help victims overcome their trauma, 25 years after the genocide in Rwanda.

Rwanda

HI’s logistics team assesses transport options to improve access to rural areas; }}

Harvests destroyed in Mozambique: HI will distribute essential food rations 28 March 2019

In regions of Mozambique devastated by Cyclone Idai, food insecurity is expected to rocket in the coming months. HI will distribute kits of essential food-stuffs to 12,000 families.

Mozambique

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