Gaza’s year of massacre and misery
“I have changed during these months. I used to think the future would be bright but now I do not think so: our future is very dark.” In May 2024, we published these words from an 8-year-old girl in Gaza. Yomna described how her life had become “like a nightmare” since the previous October. Now, [...]
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One year on, the world has failed civilians in Gaza, with terrifying global consequences
The world’s complete failure to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza over the past year is doing irreparable damage to international law, with terrifying global consequences, Islamic Relief warns as the wider Middle East region stands on the precipice of disaster. Over the past year we have seen international law violated every day with total impunity. [...]
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Together We Learn
Amid the ongoing tension in Gaza, Islamic Relief remains proactive in delivering aid and supporting the people of Palestine. Most recently, we have been working with our local partner to deliver the Together We Learn project to children and youth in Gaza. "Alhamdulillah, this program holds great meaning for them. Despite the ongoing conflict, they [...]
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Nepal Hit by Devastating Floods: Over 200 Dead and Thousands Displaced
KATHMANDU, Oct 1 — Heavy rainfall at the end of September has caused major damage across Nepal, leading to landslides and severe flooding. Several districts are badly affected, with roadblocks, disruptions to daily life, and serious safety concerns. As of today, reports confirm 217 deaths, 143 people injured, and 28 still missing. Rescue teams have [...]
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Urgent international action needed as Lebanon faces worst humanitarian crises in decades
Lebanon is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in over 30 years as Israel steps up its invasion.  Civilians across the country are suffering a waking nightmare as displacement and casualties mount rapidly, including a 12-year-old boy sponsored by Islamic Relief who has been severely wounded in an airstrike. More than 1,800 people have now been [...]
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Islamic Relief strongly condemns deadly attacks on civilians in Lebanon
Islamic Relief strongly condemns today’s deadly attacks on civilians in Lebanon and calls on world leaders to take urgent action to stop further escalation. Today’s Israeli bombing has caused by far the deadliest day in Lebanon since the crisis began almost a year ago. The death toll is rising rapidly but so far more than [...]
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