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World Humanitarian Day: Humanitarians Are #NotATarget
By Valerie Nguyen, MedGlobal Policy Intern In May, the world saw as bombings killed and injured hundreds of people living in Gaza, including critical local
Maternal Health in Cox’s Bazar: The Impact of Mother’s Clubs
By Emma Ackerman, MedGlobal Communications & Advocacy Intern Last June in the Somitipara neighborhood of Cox’s Bazar, 20 year old Nazia* died in her home
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – August 6
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
One Year After the Beirut Blast: Q&A with MedGlobal’s Lebanon Team
On August 4, 2020, a devastating explosion occurred in the port of Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut. The explosion left over 200 people dead, 6,500 injured,
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – July 30
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – July 23
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: A Look at the Zogra Camp in Syria
By Emma Ackerman, MedGlobal Communications & Advocacy Intern Conflict in Syria has brought 10 years of near constant threats of violence, destruction of health infrastructure,
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – July 16
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Reaching those most in need: COVAX & the humanitarian buffer
By Valerie Nguyen, MedGlobal Policy Intern Over a year into the global pandemic, the rapid COVID-19 vaccine research and production proves hopeful in finally making
UNSC Vote on Syria Cross-Border Assistance Does Not Meet Acute Need
July 9, 2021 After today’s UN Security Council vote to renew the cross-border humanitarian operation into Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing point for six
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – July 9
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – July 2
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Gendered aspects of the global refugee crisis: gender-based violence in the context of conflict
By Emma Ackerman, MedGlobal Communications & Advocacy Intern Trigger warning: descriptions of sexual violence. Recent humanitarian crises and conflicts have resulted in record numbers of
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – June 25
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 28
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Providing Critical Healthcare Services to Beirut’s Elderly Population
As Lebanon continues to grapple with devastating economic and health crises, elderly residents of Beirut face dire challenges. The lack of strong social support networks
Gaza: Update from the Ground
May 24, 2021 After 11 days of violent hostilities, including airstrikes in Gaza that killed 248 Palestinians including 66 children, a ceasefire was reached on
No Respite: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2020
The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition, of which MedGlobal sits on the Steering Committee, released its eighth annual report documenting the global incidence of attacks
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 21
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 14
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Supporting Refugees: Resettlement, Community Needs, & Refugee-Led Initiatives
By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern Last week, President Biden announced that the United States’ annual refugee admissions cap would be raised to
