Gazan family seeks shelter from war among graves
Most of two million people in Gaza have been displaced by Israel's relentless assault on the strip.
Sat Nov 02 2024
GISB: Individuals observed 'monitoring' shelters for rescued children - Nancy
Nancy Shukri says the ministry is uncertain whether these individuals are the children's parents or unrelated parties.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Consider This: GISB Children (Part 2) — Rescue Is Just the Beginning
A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean of Higher Degree at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Consider This: GISB Children (Part 1) — Rescue Is Just the Beginning
A total of 572 children and teenagers have recently been rescued from alleged abuse, exploitation, and forced labour, following several raids to charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB). The case however raises broader concerns about Malaysia’s child welfare system that allowed these children to fall through the cracks. What kind of support do these rescued children need now, and how can we ensure that no other institutionalised children suffer the same fate? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datin Elya Lim Abdullah, a trustee at OrphanCare, which is a non-profit foundation that advocates for ending the institutionalisation of children.
Fri Sep 27 2024
27,000 displaced by Israeli attacks seek shelter across country: Lebanese minister
Public schools across the country, approximately 252 in total, have been converted into shelters for displaced residents.
Wed Sep 25 2024
7,958 flood evacuees still housed in 37 Kedah PPS as of 9am
As of 9 am today, 7,958 flood victims are still sheltered in 37 temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar
Crowds had gathered on a small island to seek shelter after witnessing killings in the coastal town of Maungdaw, said a Rohingya refugee.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Palestinian newborn twins killed as father obtained birth certificates
The newborn twins had been killed, along with their mother and grandmother by an Israeli strike on Gaza apartment they were sheltering in.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga
UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Dozens reported killed in strike on Gaza school that Israel says targeted Hamas
Hamas official said 40 people including women and children were killed as they sheltered in the U.N. site.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians as they push deeper in Gaza's north and south
Israel says it has no choice but to attack Rafah to root out the last battalions of Hamas fighters it believes are sheltering there.
Thu May 23 2024