The faith leader spearheading a quiet revolution in Nepal
Every year, the United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign reminds us of the persistent struggles endured by women and girls across the world. In a remote corner of Nepal, one faith leader supported by Islamic Relief is helping to empower women, spearheading a quiet revolution against GBV and early/forced marriage. Maulana [...]
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Fear grows in Beirut as Israeli bombing spreads to areas previously thought safer and the Israeli government reduces its warnings ahead of airstrikes
Fear is rising in Beirut as Israeli bombing expands to areas of the Lebanese capital which were previously thought safe, Islamic Relief says. The Israeli government is giving citizens in Beirut less warning ahead of airstrikes and the city is increasingly overcrowded as people flee their homes. Islamic Relief staff say there has been a [...]
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Imam soeroto’s journey: redefining masculinity through faith and compassion
Imam Soeroto, a respected religious leader from Central Java, Indonesia, always believed that faith held the key to justice and equality. For years, he guided his community through prayer and teachings, but it wasn’t until he began working with Islamic Relief that he realized the profound impact of positive masculinity. Through workshops and community engagement, [...]
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Fighting back after more than two decades of violence
Broken promises is the poignant theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – a global United Nations-led campaign that Islamic Relief supports. For survivors of abuse around the world like Hajrija*, who endured 21 long years of violence at the hands of her husband, the safety and support they crave and [...]
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Severe flooding in Valencia leaves over 200 dead and thousands struggling
VALENCIA, Nov 14 - The devastating DANA storm that hit eastern Valencia, Spain on October 30 has led to massive flooding and claimed 223 lives, marking it as the region’s worst disaster in decades. Rescue teams continue to search for victims, while survivors face serious hardships, with many lacking electricity and basic necessities. There is [...]
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Governments must stop arming Israel as atrocities escalate across Gaza
The latest Israeli atrocities across Gaza must be the final red line for governments to immediately halt all arms sales to Israel, Islamic Relief Worldwide says. In just the past few hours, Israeli attacks have burned children alive in their tents, bombed a polio vaccination site and killed starving mothers as they queue for food. At [...]
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