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Elena, 53, was injured in a bomb attack last March. A few days later, her daughter was also injured. Thanks to HI's support, her daughter is now being looked after in a rehabilitation centre.

Persons with disabilities are heavily affected by humanitarian crises, including armed conflicts and climatic disasters. They find it more difficult to protect themselves and are often left out of the aid. HI, which responded to 15 crises in 2023, including Gaza and Ukraine, is committed to ensure that people with disabilities are always included. Focus to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December.

Santina, 13, fled South Sudan with her family. She now lives in the Rhino Refugee Settlement in the West Nile, Uganda.

24 October 2024 was published the landmark report “Powerful Yet Overlooked: African women with disabilities and the ongoing struggle for inclusion, 30 years after Beijing” at the occasion of the 30-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action.

In Colombia, alongside its humanitarian demining work, HI is supporting the development of food sovereignty in the communities.

Published on 20 November, the Landmine Monitor 2024 reports at least 5,757 casualties, representing an increase of 22% from 2022 (4,709 casualties). 84% of the victims were civilians. This high number for the ninth-year running is mainly due to the increase in armed conflicts and the growing use of improvised landmines since 2015.

19 November 2024 marks 1,000 days since the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The impact of this war on civilians is catastrophic on numerous levels. Read on.

Climate change is having a very real impact on populations. After torrential rain caused devastating flooding in Niger this summer, HI is providing support to affected families.

The 2024 rainy season has caused catastrophic flooding in Niger, affecting more than a million people. HI has been running emergency operations to support the families concerned.

In parallel to official negotiations, governments, international governmental and non-governmental organisations, such as HI, private sector, academia, and other climate action advocates will also have space to showcase their work, share knowledge and discuss a range of critical climate change issues.

Now aged 38, Anicha lived confined to her home for many years because of her disabilities. Her encounter with HI changed her life.

The conference “Rehabilitation Matters” was organised by Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion On 10 October 2024 in Brussels. A diverse panel of speakers draw attention to the importance of providing quality rehabilitation and assistive technology to empower individuals to reach their full potential. The event was also the official launch of the photo exhibition “Rehabilitation Matters: Voices from Conflict-Affected Areas”.

Humanity & Inclusion / Handicap International (HI) members mourn the death of their colleague Sabreen and three of her children on 2 November in Jabalia, where she was visiting her family.

During Amani’s flight from the conflicts with her family, her daughter Inaya began suffering from malnutrition, leading to developmental delays. With HI's help, Inaya is now learning to overcome them.

Since HI’s local partner, Cambodian Self Help Demining (CHSD), cleared the area at the beginning of the year, Yem Yon has at last been able to cultivate his land in safety after decades of danger.