Why hostility in Hodeidah may turn into a catastrophe

28.06.2018 |

Armed fighting is closing in on the port city of Hodeidah in Yemen, and humanitarians fear it may turn into a catastrophe.

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68.5 million people displaced

19.06.2018 |

As we entered 2018, 68,5 million people were displaced from persecution and armed conflict. That's 2.9 million more than the year before. This is the sixth consecutive year where the overall number of displaced people in the world has increased.

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Responsibility sharing can solve the refugee crisis

20.06.2018 |

A handful of countries are shouldering the burden of housing refugees, while rich countries increasingly refuse to take on the responsibility. How would the world look if there was a more just distribution of refugees?

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The world's most neglected displacement crises

07.06.2018 |

Some humanitarian crises receive less attention and funding than others. Every year, we present a list of the top ten countries that the world has forgotten.

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Reaching more communities in crisis

04.06.2018 |

Our annual report for 2017 shows how we expanded our work and were able to help more people than ever before.

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Global displacement overview

Africa

Conflict, violence and drought forces millions to flee.

The Middle East

Civilians bear the brunt of international power play

Asia

Hundreds of thousands have fled from violence in Myanmar and Afghanistan

America

Trump turns the screws on refugees.

The global displacement figures

Yet again, the scope of displacement and subsequent humanitarian crises is at an all-time high.

Europe

Refugees are meeting closed doors

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Yemen | 17. Jul 2018

YEMEN: Civilians panic as situation worsens

In Yemen, amidst the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, we provide life-saving aid to thousands of civilians. In June, the Saudi-led Coalition announced its intention to take control of the port city Hodeidah through military action.

Global | 17. Jul 2018

Alarming lack of funding claims lives

Half way into the year, humanitarian organizations have only received 35 per cent of the money needed for relief worldwide.

DR Congo | 16. Jul 2018

Starting again at zero

Between 2016 and 2017, intercommunal violence in the Kasaï-Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo forced over one million people to flee their homes.

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The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, where we help save lives and rebuild futures.

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THE KILLING OF PROTESTERS IN GAZA IS:

Bringing back the nightmares

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SYRIA

Mona returns to a country in ruins

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Following their father’s death and their mother’s remarriage, the grandparents are looking after their eight grandchildren. They fled the violence in ISIS-controlled Deir Az Zour and arrived in a camp in Hasakeh on November 23.
“I will be proud of them whatever they do. I want to be able to support them in whatever they choose”. Said the grandfather.
The grandmother wishes to go back home when it is safe. But “our house is destroyed” she said and the trip here will be too expensive.

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Syria | 11. Jun 2018

I predicted 2018 would offer hope for Syrians – but I was painfully wrong

Afghanistan | 11. Jun 2018

Afghan electorate: Basic needs must be met before political progress can be ensured

Yemen | 21. Mar 2018

Donald Trump has a unique opportunity to help the Yemen crisis

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