Maria’s fight against violence

Today the UK Government confirmed the drastic extent of its aid cuts to global humanitarian operations, which have been a lifeline to millions of vulnerable people around the world. In the coming year, the UK will spend £906m to support to humanitarian preparedness and response. This represents a more than 40 per cent drop compared to the 2019.

Statement by the Norwegian Refugee Council's Secretary General, Jan Egeland, to the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula meeting on his visit to assess the humanitarian situation in Cameroon, and recommendations on the way forward

Counterterrorism measures often obstruct humanitarian organisations from accessing people in need, according to a new study by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). As states step up their fight against terrorism, people who need life-saving assistance are paying a high price.

HONDURAS: Families are at risk of forced displacement in San Pedro Sula, as criminal gangs dominate large areas of the country’s main cities, where poverty is rampant.

With the Kampala Convention, African countries have taken the lead in promising protection and assistance to Internally Displaced Persons. Now increased efforts are necessary for implementation.

“One year after the death of Aylan Kurdi the haemorrhage of human lives on the doorstep to Europe has worsened,” warned the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland.

Internal displacement continues to impose hardship upon millions of people in Africa. The Kampala Convention continues to provide a solid hope and the collective resolve in alleviating continued suffering.

Colombia hosts almost 3 million refugees and migrants. Many have been affected by the armed conflict in Colombia and need aid and protection, as well as opportunities to contribute in their host country.

In Colombia, more than 5 million people are displaced from their homes by violence and persecution. This illustrated story, based on real testimonies, shows the situation through the eyes of one family who were forced to flee their land.