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Gaza

Activists read out names of 17,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza by Israel

The names of the 17,000 Palestinian children who have been killed in Gaza by Israel were read aloud outside Parliament House on Wednesday.

UNHCR

Trudi Mitchell appointed Australia for UNHCR’s new CEO

Trudi Mitchell has been appointed UNHCR Australia’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mitchell, replacing former National Director, Naomi Steer.

Ukraine

Health rights and gender-based violence

Ukraine’s women are marginalised in disproportionate ways, UN report finds

In Ukraine, women-run households, Roma people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities are facing a disproportionate degree of hardship

Ukraine

‘Holding on’: Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska opens up in new interview

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska has opened up to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, answering questions via email.

humanitarian

Confronting and rewarding: Life as a 28yo humanitarian aid worker on the frontline in South Sudan

I became a humanitarian because I believe that where a child is born in the world shouldn’t dictate the opportunities they get in life.