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Life in Gaza is a constant struggle for the approximately 2.1 million people who call it home. One of the most densely populated places on Earth, the small strip of land has been described as an “open-air prison”. Its people have lived under a land, sea and air blockade imposed by Israel since 2007. The […]

12 years of conflict in Syria has created the largest displacement crisis in the world. Nearly 5.6 million registered refugees – including more than 2.6 million children – now live in Egypt, Türkiye, Iraq and Jordan. As of January 2023, an estimated 1.5 million Syrians were taking refuge in Lebanon. The economic crisis in the […]

As the Syria crisis enters its 12th year, the plight of the Syrian people continues to worsen. Previously described as the “worst man-made disaster the world has seen since World War II,” by then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the crisis has devastated the people of Syria. The crisis [...]

As the Syria crisis enters its 12th year, the plight of the Syrian people continues to worsen. Previously described as the “worst man-made disaster the world has seen since World War II,” by then United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, the crisis has devastated the people of Syria. The crisis [...]

In Ethiopia, many women face poverty and limited resources due to a lack of educational and job opportunities. Through our work, Islamic Relief is making a significant impact in the country by providing opportunities for women to challenge traditional gender roles and strive for equality. Amina is a 48-year-old woman from Ewa Woreda, in the [...]

Celebrating International Women's Day (8 March), we share the inspiring story of Almira, a widowed mother who has transformed the lives of children with disabilities in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Almira, a 51-year-old woman from the small village of Priluk, has faced many challenges in her life. One of the most significant was the birth [...]