The conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and seriously affected the already critical humanitarian and health situation in eastern DRC. KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 7, 2025/ — In recent days, the Masisi territory of North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been the scene of major clashes between the…
What started off as a response to a chronic lack of nutrition has by now turned into a venture that is not only self-sustaining but also benefiting the entire community WARRAP, South Sudan, December 19, 2024/ — A groundbreaking agricultural project In Tonj North is rewriting the narrative on food security and rehabilitation among inmates…
A new IRC assessment surveying Sudanese refugees arriving in Libya highlights critical shelter, employment, and protection challenges TRIPOLI, Libya, December 19, 2024/ — Since April 2023, more than 215,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict and insecurity in Sudan have sought refuge in Libya—far surpassing UNHCR’s initial projection of 150,000 set in June. Arriving directly from Sudan…
U.S. humanitarian partners are providing life-saving assistance and vital programs for people at risk of exploitation and abuse, including refugees, IDPs, and affected communities WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, December 3, 2024/ –Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address…
UN Women signed a partnership agreement with WAT to address conflict-related sexual violence through the provision of comprehensive shelter services UN Women Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), by launching two shelters in Kombolcha, Amhara Region, and Axum, Tigray Region. The shelters…
People living with HIV who had been on treatment for at least 18 months demonstrated good adherence, achieved successful viral suppression, and could refill their HIV treatment every three months KIGALI, Rwanda, December 1, 2024/ — Esther Uwababyeyi’s journey with HIV began at a young age. “Since the age of three, I’ve been on HIV…
UN Women data shows that Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest prevalence of child marriage globally, with 32 percent of women who are married or in a union having married before the age of 18 NEW YORK, United States of America, November 27, 2024/ — Picture this: a young woman and her three children, all under…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the 15th country on the continent that offer malaria vaccination, widening access to more comprehensive malaria prevention MBANZA-NGUNGU, Democratic Republic of the Congo, October 31, 2024/ — The health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today introduced the R21 malaria vaccine into the national immunization programme,…
Study shows that more than 80% of the women interviewed had experienced some form of psychological violence in the course of their work in parliament.
Dar es Salaam, October 10, 2024 – A high-level policy dialogue to advance policy, legal, and institutional reforms to promote gender-responsive land governance has commenced in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The event seeks to strengthen land administration and tackle long-standing women’s land rights issues. Joan Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Centre (ALPC), highlighted…