Entire generation in Gaza would lose education if UNRWA collapses, says UN
In Gaza, dismantling UNRWA will collapse the United Nation's humanitarian response, which relies heavily on the agency's infrastructure.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements
The report is the latest in a series from aid groups and international bodies warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Fri Nov 15 2024
At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza
Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Israel says it has met most US demands on Gaza aid as deadline looms
The Israeli official says Israel added entrances into Gaza, expanded the humanitarian zone, increased security for aid vehicles.
Tue Nov 12 2024
UN 'urgently calls on Israel to open up' North Gaza to humanitarian operations
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference that "access to North Gaza governorate is still extremely limited.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Nearly 70% of verified Gaza war dead women and children, UN rights office says
It condemened what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms
Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: Humanitarian Crises — Criminalising Humanitarian Aid in Gaza & Beyond
There are more forcibly displaced people around the world today than any other time in modern history. And the gaps in the responses to these humanitarian crises are widening. From Gaza to Sudan to Myanmar, where ongoing conflicts have driven millions to the brink of survival, humanitarian assistance has repeatedly been blocked or undermined by political agendas. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Christopher Lockyear, Secretary-General of Médecins sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders.
Mon Nov 04 2024
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Israel dijangka lancarkan operasi ke kem pelarian, susulan pengharaman UNRWA - MAHAR
Presiden Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief (MAHAR), Jismi Johari berkata Israel dijangka akan melancarkan operasi ketenteraan keatas kem-kem pelarian yang diuruskan oleh Agensi Bantuan dan Kerja untuk Pelarian Palestin (UNRWA), selepas badan dunia itu dinyahkan daripada bumi Palestin. Jelasnya, Rang Undang-undang (RUU) yang diluluskan bagi mengharamkan pertubuhan berkenaan adalah bagi memastikan Israel tidak dipertanggungjawabkan keatas sebarang kezaliman yang bakal berlaku kelak di fasiliti Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) berkenaan. #DialogTigaPenjuru
Thu Oct 31 2024
Consider This: Afghanistan — Conflict, Climate, and Crisis
Afghanistan has largely faded from the headlines, but it remains in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis. Nearly three years after the Taliban's return to power, economic stagnation, climate-related disasters, and withdrawal of aid have left the nation in a precarious state. Mobile health teams and fixed clinics run by the Afghan Red Crescent Society are recording alarming cases of acute malnutrition, particularly among children. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Necephor Mghendi, Head of Delegation for Afghanistan for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Mon Oct 28 2024
World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire
The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death
Blinken will focus discussions on how to end the war, plans for the enclave after the fighting ends and how to improve humanitarian assistance.
Tue Oct 22 2024
US tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid
The US demands concrete measures to address the worsening situation amid a renewed Israeli offensive in northern Gaza.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair
As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024