humanitarian crisis

Harrowing accounts of sexual violence in the Sudan conflict have revealed widespread and systematic abuse against women and girls.

Tens of thousands of people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestine, demanding peace and aid in war-torn Gaza.

In a stunning blow to global aid, the US quietly dismantled USAID, ending decades of life-saving humanitarian work.

The recent escalation in Gaza has led to overwhelming casualties, with children and women bearing the brunt.

In spite of deep-rooted adversity, the Lebanese people are like no other.  They live, love and dance like there is no tomorrow.

Gaza was like nothing I’ve ever seen before, both in terms of healthcare needs and in terms of the whole humanitarian context.

Women leaders around the country are united in their call for immediate action to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

UN Women have labelled the war in Gaza as a “war on women”, as women and girls continue bearing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis.

With hundreds killed or injured daily, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Gaza becoming “a graveyard for children.”

Afghan women are being “erased”, according to prominent journalist and women’s rights activist, Mahbouba Seraj. 

The hunger gap between women and men is rising, with at least 150 million more women going hungry than men last year alone. 

In times of crisis women lead their communities in ways which often go unacknowledged. But when they rise, others in their circle rise too.