Among the large numbers of displaced people in Somalia, women and girls often face additional burdens. Islamic Relief is supporting displaced communities across the country and recently hosted an...
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Words must become action: Islamic Relief response to UN Security Council resolution
It has taken far too long but finally the United Nations Security Council has listened to the pleas from Gaza and around the world and called for an immediate ceasefire for the rest of Ramadan. We...
Yemen aid cuts lead to surge in malnutrition as country marks 9 years of war
Malnutrition is spiralling in Yemen as people begin to feel the impact of recent cuts to humanitarian aid, Islamic Relief says as the country marks 9 years of war. Our teams have observed a surge in...
Imminent famine in Gaza is entirely man-made, Islamic Relief says
Today’s new IPC* report on Gaza confirms what our team is seeing on the ground – people are starving to death, mass famine is imminent and more than 1 million people are now living in catastrophic...
Explainer: How can we get more aid into Gaza?
Children are dying of starvation in Gaza and famine is looming. We spoke to Alun McDonald, Islamic Relief’s head of media and external relations, about some of the challenges of getting enough aid...
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Aid Groups Call on European Leaders to Urgently Prioritize Forgotten Crises in East and Central Africa, Enhance Diplomatic Engagement and Increase Funding for Durable and Long-Term Solutions
Nairobi, 18 March 2024 -- As European Union (EU) Institutions and Member States meet in Brussels, Belgium this week to discuss today’s most pressing humanitarian crises, the InterAgency Working Group...
Syria: More people need aid than ever before after 13 years of extreme crisis
People in northwest Syria are battling to survive amidst record unemployment and rising food shortages and malnutrition, Islamic Relief says on the 13th anniversary of the outbreak of the Syria...
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Over 600 million people in Muslim-majority countries face food shortages this Ramadan, Islamic Relief reveals
More than 600 million people in Muslim-majority countries do not have enough food as the holy month of Ramadan begins, according to data compiled by Islamic Relief. About one third of these – over...
Only a ceasefire can ensure more aid in Gaza and prevent famine
More aid is desperately needed to prevent famine in Gaza, but the latest international initiatives to get aid in via sea and air will fall critically short unless there is an immediate ceasefire and...
Statement. Gaza. Pregnant Women in Gaza Face Conditions “Like a Hundred Years Ago”
Pregnant women in Gaza face conditions “like a hundred years ago” As the world marks International Women’s Day, pregnant women and new mothers in Gaza are facing a constant struggle to keep...
Palestinians face hardest ever Ramadan as violence, starvation and restrictions increase
The right of Palestinians to worship freely and safely must be protected, Islamic Relief says as restrictions, violence and starvation increase across the Occupied Palestinian Territory ahead of the...
Sudan’s ongoing internet blackout threatens aid delivery as starvation rises
Vital food aid for some of Sudan’s poorest people has been halted due the country’s ongoing internet and phone blackout, Islamic Relief says. Much of the country is affected by the blackout, which...
More than 100 killed while desperately trying to get food aid in Gaza
Today’s killing of more than 100 desperate Palestinians trying to get food for their starving families is a shocking new low in the crisis and comes as people are being starved to death, Islamic...
Another shameful milestone in Gaza as 100,000 people killed or wounded
The massacre in Gaza has passed another shameful milestone, with more than 100,000 Palestinians now killed or wounded since 7 October 1 – as civilians are attacked at a faster rate than during any...
Jajarkot earthquake: Supporting families through disaster in Nepal
In early November, 2 powerful earthquakes struck Nepal’s western Jajarkot district, killing more than 150 people and injuring close to 400. More than 250,000 people were left in need of humanitarian...
Sky-high food prices throughout Gaza as families look ahead to a challenging Ramadan
As the bombardment of Gaza continues to push up the prices of even basic food items, an Islamic Relief worker in Gaza reflects on the challenges of feeding his family.* We are still counting the days...
Research Study: Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of Coastal Communities in Sindh and Formulation of Community Adaptation Plan - Under the “Climate Sensitive Livelihood Modeling (CSLM) Project” Implemented in District Thatta and Malir
Executive Summary Pakistan ranks 5th in position worst affected by climate change. In terms of provinces within the country, Sindh is among the most affected province. Hydro-meteorological hazards...
Over 60 INGOs write open letter to MPs urging them to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza
Over 60 UK INGOs have written an open letter to MPs and Ministers ahead of the SNP motion on Wednesday to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza. The letter is signed by 62 UK INGOs including ActionAid UK,...
Civilians in Rafah are “in a living nightmare with no escape”
Civilians in Rafah have told Islamic Relief they are terrified and expecting to die in the coming days, as fears rise over Israel’s expected assault on the area where over 1 million Palestinians are...
Joint Statement on Conflict-Induced Hunger in Gaza
We, the signatories of this statement, call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and a massive increase in humanitarian assistance to avoid famine in Gaza, and as the only way to comply with the...