December in Gaza used to be filled with celebration, this year, there is only fear and sadness
As Gaza’s displaced families suffer from a drop in temperatures, an Islamic Relief aid worker* describes biting shortages and a December unlike any other. It’s been almost 8 days since the last time I shared our story with you. We have been disconnected from the internet and our phones this whole time. It’s been like [...]
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“My disability is a part of me, yet it does not define my limits.”
As we observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Islamic Relief is proud to highlight some of the remarkable individuals with disabilities who are building a more inclusive society. Among them is Fatoumata, a determined Malian woman. Fatoumata lives in the village of Magnambougou, in southwestern Mali. At 47 she has the busy life of [...]
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There’s no route out of crisis for Afghanistan if hope is not restored to women
As world leaders meet at COP28, Islamic Relief says the summit must finally deliver an unequivocal agreement to phase out the use of fossil fuels and limit global heating to 1.5 degrees. This year has been the planet’s hottest year on record and climate change is plunging billions of people all over the world into [...]
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COP28 is a make-or-break moment for tackling climate change after years of broken promises
As world leaders meet at COP28, Islamic Relief says the summit must finally deliver an unequivocal agreement to phase out the use of fossil fuels and limit global heating to 1.5 degrees. This year has been the planet’s hottest year on record and climate change is plunging billions of people all over the world into [...]
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Islamic Relief reaction to news of the end of the temporary pause in Gaza
After briefly pressing pause, it is outrageous that the killing and destruction is now just resuming as if nothing has changed.   Before the truce, a child in Gaza was being killed almost every 10 minutes. It is unconscionable that the international community is now standing by and allowing this bloodshed to continue. More than [...]
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The extension of the temporary pause in Gaza must become a permanent ceasefire
The extension of the temporary truce agreement is welcome, Islamic Relief points out, but this must now be another step towards agreeing a permanent ceasefire.   The truce has ensured a pause of the bombing of civilians in Gaza for the first time in 7 weeks, and the safe release of some of the hostages and [...]
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