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The conflict in eastern DRC is reaching a tipping point. Women and girls are bearing the brunt. Join Refugees International for a webinar with leaders of women's rights organizations on the escalating violence, implications for women and girls, and recommendations for a way forward. RSVP Today! https://lnkd.in/eGMpzUUD

"Humanitarians navigate war conditions all the time. What is unique here is the level of obstruction that we've seen from the Israeli government." Last week, Jeremy Konyndyk joined Chris Hayes on MSNBC to speak on the high risk of famine in #Gaza and the challenges of getting aid into the region. Watch the full interview on our website. https://lnkd.in/en3F-JAf

A spike in insurgent attacks in northern #Mozambique is driving a growing humanitarian and displacement crisis. People displaced by the violence are struggling to survive with limited access to humanitarian aid.   The situation may be on the brink of becoming much worse, with the pending withdrawal in July of SADC troops that have provided some semblance of security. Meanwhile, a reluctance by the government of Mozambique to fully address the crisis and the mounting effects of climate change are compounding needs.   Refugees International’s new report from Sarah Deardorff Miller and Mark Wood details the latest developments in the crisis and actionable recommendations for improving the situation. https://lnkd.in/ehY-s_ay

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reaching a tipping point, and women and girls are bearing the brunt. Join Refugees International for a webinar on the escalating violence in #Congo, implications for women and girls, and recommendations for a way forward. Featuring Refugees International's Devon Cone and leaders of women’s rights organizations in the DRC, including passy mubalama, justine Masika Bihamba, Amani Matabaro Tom, and Nelly Kyeya. The event will be held in English and French. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eA2A5s7G

TheIPCinfo food security assessment for #Gaza released today finds that the immediate emergence of territory-wide famine in Gaza has been temporarily avoided but that half a million Palestinians are in famine-like conditions and all of Gaza continues to face high famine risk. Increased aid in March and April helped defer the worst-case scenario projected in the IPC’s March analysis, particularly in northern Gaza, but those gains are tenuous and are threatened by the ongoing #Rafah offensive. This aligns with Refugees International’s own assessment of the situation during a research trip to the region earlier this month. No one should confuse this for adequate progress. Until humanitarian groups can safely operate at scale to deliver relief aid and restore access to basic services in all parts of Gaza, a high risk of famine will persist. Read more in our statement from Jeremy Konyndyk. https://lnkd.in/g9fxMW_J

For the last 14 months, war has ravaged #Sudan. Daniel P Sullivan recently spoke to civilians who have have fled to the #Nuba mountains. Ahead of the first presidential debate this Thursday, we ask CNN to help us make sure the candidates #SpeakOutOnSudan.

Ten years on, displaced #Ezidi survivors have little prospect of safely returning to their homes in #Iraq – and those who do face ongoing threats, deprivation, and marginalization. It’s time to help Ezidi families rebuild their community in safety. Read more in this month's edition of The RI Bulletin, your monthly newsletter on the most pressing displacement and humanitarian issues. Subscribe today.

In an area that is supposed to have largely recovered from devastating cyclones, many displaced people in central #Mozambique are still struggling to make a living. Close consultation with local communities, and further engagement with displaced people in the design and implementation of any and all livelihood activities will improve the overall response and rebuilding — both in Mozambique and in countries facing the dual challenges of displacement and climate threats globally. Read our latest commentary from Sarah Deardorff Miller. https://lnkd.in/eupEf2xR

It's not too late to register for our 2024 World Refugee Day Virtual Town Hall! Members of our incredible team will offer insights on the state of global displacement, our latest priorities for action, and ways to get involved. Featuring Jeremy Konyndyk, Kate Brick, Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, Hourie Tafech, PhD, Yael Schacher, and Jesse M. RSVP Today: https://lnkd.in/eH9UjMyG

The Taliban's erasure of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan amounts to gender apartheid. Hear four Afghan women leaders from the network of Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security —Roshan Mashal, Yalda Royan, Metra Mehran, and Nayera Kohistani—share their insights into the Taliban’s inhumane treatment of women and girls and call on the international community to codify gender apartheid as a way to hold the Taliban accountable for their crimes under international law. https://lnkd.in/g32tPNVt