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Behind the picturesque landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina lies a stark reality: a grim pattern of femicide that demands urgent attention and action. Femicide is the most extreme form of gender-based violence (GBV) – a horrific hate crime in which women are murdered in cold blood. 1 area alone, Tuzla, has witnessed the killing of [...]

Hospitals in Gaza on verge of total shutdown as doctor describes nightmare conditions Hospitals in Gaza are on the verge of total shutdown as more have come under intense bombardment today, Islamic Relief is warning. Almost two-thirds of all hospitals in Gaza are now completely out of action and the rest are struggling to keep [...]

"I feel this time we might not be able to survive.." Amid an unprecedented escalation in the region, there was an announcement on Monday that water and electricity to Gaza were cutting off as part of a ‘total blockade’ of the enclave. Here, an Islamic Relief worker in Gaza describes his experience in the city [...]

Resilience in Chaos: A Humanitarian’s account of braving Sudan’s conflict zones on World Humanitarian Day Mohammad Golam Sorwar, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief in Sudan, shares his firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs in a nation torn apart by conflict. His story, is a testament to the resilience and dedication of humanitarian workers, […]

Through the Lens of Humanity As part of World Humanitarian day, videographer and photographer Majdi Samman talks about his experiences travelling to conflict zones and capturing his experiences on camera. Growing up in the conflicted region of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, I’ve been exposed to a world that most people only see through the news. […]

World Humanitarian Day: Reflecting on Two Decades of Unwavering Commitment World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognising humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes. Islamic Relief’s Head of Global Advocacy. Shahin Ashraf, talks about why this year’s theme, ‘No Matter Who, No Matter Where, No Matter What’, resonates so […]