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Bosnia and Herzegovina's war has caused devastating psychological effects on its citizens, including the generation born during or after the war. It has been estimated that twenty to fifty thousand women were raped during the 1992 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Now years after the war, these women and men are still waiting for justice. [...]
Khalidiya, 51, lives in Beit Hanoun, an area devastated by bombing in May 2021. Here, she explains how it turned her life upside-down, and what it takes to survive in Gaza. My family and I lived in a rented house for a long time before we built our own home. It took years for us [...]
In honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we spoke to inspirational women who have battled violence against women. Kaushila is one of those women who has dedicated her life to advocating for victims and seeking justice. Here she talks about the impact of her activism. Kaushila Devi, 35, is the […]
LEBANON, 6 October 2022 – About 95 Syrian refugee tents in Wafaa Al Omany camp, Aarsal, Lebanon was destroyed in a fire on 5 October, around 7 am. According to Islamic Relief Lebanon, 75 tents were fully damaged, and 20 were partially damaged. The fire's cause is still unknown. So far, there is no alternative [...]
PAKISTAN, 7 September 2022 – Pakistan floods are getting worse with the death toll rising to 1,343 people while another 12,720 people were reported injured. Currently, more than 33 million people have been affected, while 1,693,361 people have been displaced from their homes. About 3.6 million acres of crops and orchards in Balochistan, Punjab, and [...]
AFGHANISTAN, 11 August 2022 – About 925 families affected by the earthquake that hit Paktika, Afghanistan last June have received food packs and hygiene kits assistance from Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief also plans for the recovery phase through a livelihood project. To date, there are more than 20 ongoing projects implemented in Afghanistan by Islamic [...]