Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Israel sacks two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers
The inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza found serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Biden threatens change in US policy if Netanyahu fails to protect Gaza civilians
Joe Biden threatens to condition support for Israel's offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Chef Jose Andres says Israel targeted his aid workers 'systematically, car by car'
Jose Andres said the charity group had clear communication with Israeli military, which he said knew his aid workers' movements.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Israel says airstrike unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza, allies demand explanations
The strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy killed citizens of Palestinians, including citizens of UK, Australia and Poland.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Israel airstrike on Gaza kills seven working for celebrity chef's NGO
The Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest levels to understand the circumstances of what it called a tragic incident.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Aid needs in Gaza, West Bank estimated at $1.2 billion - UN
Heavy bombardment by Israeli forces has hindered aid workers' ability to deliver desperately needed supplies.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Thousands protest in Brussels demanding release of Belgian aid worker in Iran
Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges including spying.
Mon Jan 23 2023
UN Security Council to meet on Taliban ban on female aid workers
The closed-door meeting was requested by the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
Thu Jan 05 2023
British minister calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women aid workers
The Taliban are "trying to erase women from society in Afghanistan," British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said after international aid agencies were forced to pull out over a ban on female workers
Tue Dec 27 2022
Islamic State 'Beatle' pleads guilty to murdering US hostages
Kotey pleaded guilty to the murders of U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and aid workers Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Aid workers struggle to reunite Rohingya children separated by deadly fire
The blaze tore through the cramped camp in southeast Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district killing 15 people with hundreds missing.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Red Cross urges 'protection' of aid workers in Myanmar
The IFRC expressed profound sadness that Myanmar Red Cross volunteers were injured while on duty.
Sat Mar 06 2021
'Our hands are tied': Local aid workers exposed in pandemic
COVID-19 adds to the already vast challenges of conflict, drought and hunger in places like Afghanistan and Somalia.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Gunmen kill six French aid workers, their driver and guide in Niger, minister says
France and other countries have warned people against travelling to parts of Niger where militants including Boko Haram and an affiliate of Islamic State operate.
Mon Aug 10 2020