Promote principled and inclusive humanitarian action
The COVID-19 crisis is an unprecedented situation. The scope and gravity of this crisis calls for international solidarity, and a coordinated and ambitious response at global level.
After the announcement of a temporary cessation of hostilities in Yemen by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 59 non-governmental organizations call all parties to implement the ceasefire without delay and ensure unfettered humanitarian access.
HI is deeply concerned for vulnerable populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Persons with disabilities, persons with chronic diseases, refugees, older people, etc., are particularly exposed to the pandemic, especially in countries where public health systems are less resourced.
Without appropriate action, the coronavirus pandemic stands to decimate vulnerable groups in the poorest, conflict- or disaster-ridden countries.
HI teams are making changes to the way they work in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the field wherever possible. This includes reviewing their current response and implementing new projects to protect people from the virus and deal with the impact of the crisis, with a focus on persons with […]
Dans Le Monde, la Coalition Education, collectif dont HI est membre, exhorte Emmanuel Macron à ne pas sacrifier les solidarités internationales.
Yemen has endured 5 years of devastating conflict leaving the country highly vulnerable to the risk of COVID-19 among other risks. Less than 50% of health facilities are functioning in Yemen while 19.7 million people are in need of healthcare.
In Syria, Yemen and many other places populations affected by conflicts live under the constant threat of bombing & shelling. They live in the fear of being killed, injured or losing their loved ones, unable to access basic services while vital civilian infrastructure have been reduced to rubbles and humanitarian access is not guaranteed.
Although Europe is now the epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic, the virus continues to spill across continents and countries, causing widespread disarray.