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The United Nations' policy and decision-making processes are predominantly confined to exclusive spaces, with much of the work concentrated at its offices in Geneva and New York. These elite forums are removed from realities on the ground and often exclude those with lived experience.
With a population of over 23 million people, Burkina Faso is a nation facing numerous challenges, from a young demographic…
Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.
As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and as the threat of a wider regional escalation looms, we renew our demand for an end to the appalling human suffering and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
The brutal hostilities we are seeing in multiple conflicts around the world have exposed a terrible truth: We are living in an era of impunity. Attacks that kill or injure civilians, including humanitarian and health-care personnel, are devastatingly common. Yet despite widespread condemnation, serious violations of the rules of war too often go unpunished.
After the Taliban became Afghanistan’s de-facto authorities in August 2021, over 600,000 displaced Afghans sought refuge in…
Three years on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, leaving over 23 million people in need of shelter, healthcare, education, and livelihoods. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) continue to provide lifesaving support to Afghans across the country despite an increasingly challenging operational environment and decreased funding from donors.
In a world where borders define identities and citizenship is a cornerstone to belonging, the plight of stateless persons presents…
