Fire hits refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar
BANGLADESH, March 8, 2023 - At least 15,926 people were affected due to a fire that hits a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on 5th March.   About 5,274 individuals were displaced, while 2,805 shelters and 155 facilities were damaged and destroyed.   The affected facilities include health centers, mosques, water networks, and youth and [...]
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The death toll in the Turkiye and Syria earthquake surpasses 41,000
Turkiye - Syria, February 15, 2023 – The death toll in Turkiye and Syria earthquake has surpasses 41,000 people, while 24.4 million people affected due to an earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. Search and rescue activities are still ongoing. According to Reuters, over 13,900 buildings were destroyed in both countries. The government does technical assessments [...]
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Islamic Relief delivers early response to those affected in Turkiye and Syria
Syria, February 9, 2023 - Islamic Relief has delivered emergency assistance such as medicines, medical supplies, blankets, mattresses, and plastic sheets in Syria. In Gaziantep, Turkey, Islamic Relief has distributed food and drink assistance to those affected. Islamic Relief has launched a £20 million global appeal and at the moment, about £500,000 (more than RM2.5 [...]
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An Earthquake Kills hundreds in Turkiye and Syria
TURKIYE, February 6, 2023 - More than 500 people died, while more than 3,000 others were injured in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkiye and Syria. The number of deaths is expected to rise. Tremors were also felt in Lebanon. Many people were reportedly trapped under the rubble of buildings. Islamic Relief is currently [...]
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Kaushila: ‘I want justice for victims of sexual violence’

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 […]

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Fire burns Syrian refugee tents in Lebanon camp
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 [...]
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