Afghan women persevere despite broken promises of gender equality
Every morning at 6 am, Dr Wahida and her colleagues embark on a 2-hour journey through Afghanistan's rugged mountains. The roads are harsh, the terrain unforgiving and the delays inevitable, but the stakes are too high to turn back. At the end of their trek lies Botan clinic, a lifeline for the earthquake-stricken Gulran district. [...]
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Islamic Relief reaction to ceasefire in Lebanon
In reaction to news of the ceasefire in Lebanon, Islamic Relief says: “Islamic Relief stands in solidarity with the innocent people of Lebanon and welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire. This must serve as a starting point to allow people in Lebanon impacted by the violence to recover, get relief at last, and facilitate the [...]
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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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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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Banjir besar di Valencia ragut lebih 200 nyawa, ribuan lagi berdepan situasi genting
VALENCIA, 14 Nov - Ribut DANA yang melanda timur Valencia pada 30 Oktober telah menyebabkan banjir besar dan meragut 223 nyawa, menjadikannya bencana terburuk di rantau ini dalam tempoh beberapa dekad. Pasukan penyelamat terus melakukan kerja mencari dan menyelamat, sementara penduduk yang terselamat pula berdepan situasi sukar akibat kekurangan elektrik dan terputus bekalan keperluan asas [...]
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Pemimpin dunia mesti hentikan penyaluran senjata kepada Israel ketika kekejaman semakin meningkat di Gaza
Kekejaman terkini yang dilakukan oleh Israel ke atas Gaza harus menjadi sempadan terakhir bagi pemimpin dunia yang menyokong Israel untuk segera menghentikan semua penjualan senjata kepada Israel, kata Islamic Relief Worldwide. Dalam beberapa jam yang lalu, serangan Israel telah mengakibatkan kanak-kanak dibakar hidup-hidup dalam khemah mereka, kemusnahan ke atas lokasi vaksinasi polio, dan membunuh ibu-ibu [...]
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