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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 B𝘺 Shyla Gheek / 𝘎𝘐𝘊𝘑 The war in Gaza has left over 1.9 million people have been displaced, with families facing relentless instability and trauma. This humanitarian crisis reflects the long-standing history of displacement in Palestine, echoing events like the 1948 Nakba. Today, millions of Palestinians are living in overcrowded refugee camps across the region, with many relying on the essential services provided by the UNRWA. This article explores the devastating human impact of the crisis, highlighting the stories of families torn apart and the overwhelming strain on neighbouring countries like Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. As UNRWA faces severe funding cuts, essential services for refugees are collapsing, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. Overcrowded shelters, lack of healthcare, and limited access to education are now the harsh realities for millions of displaced people. With countries struggling to absorb new waves of refugees, the international community must urgently address its shared responsibility to protect and support the Palestinian population. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗝) calls on world leaders to restore critical funding to UNRWA and ensure safe refuge for those fleeing violence. The plight of Palestinian refugees is a global concern that requires immediate action. #PalestinianRefugees #GlobalResponsibility #HumanRights #HumanitarianCrisis #MiddleEast #OccupyingPower #refugeecrisis #WarinGaza #JusticeForPalestine #InternationalCrimes #GICJ #GenevaInternationalCentreforJustice #Geneva4Justice

🌍 Displacement Surges Amid Ongoing Sudan Conflict The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised the alarm as the number of displaced individuals fleeing war-torn Sudan for neighboring South Sudan sharply increases. In just the past week, over 20,000 individuals have crossed into South Sudan, doubling the daily arrivals compared to previous weeks. This includes South Sudanese refugees who had been living in camps in Sudan's White Nile State, where ongoing clashes between government forces and opposing militias continue to drive instability. 🔴 The Impact on Vulnerable Populations Most of those displaced are women and children, underscoring the devastating toll of conflict on vulnerable groups. UNHCR spokesperson Olga Sarrado noted that while some fled due to immediate violence, others are escaping the uncertainty of what the coming days might bring. “Our teams—UNHCR and partners—are on the ground, but from a humanitarian aid perspective, the situation is extremely concerning,” she stated. 🚨 Urgent Humanitarian Needs New arrivals at both formal border crossings like Joda and remote informal sites require critical life-saving assistance. Water and healthcare remain top priorities, especially as the region battles an ongoing cholera outbreak. At the Wang & Tangang Foundation, we stand in solidarity with displaced communities and call for swift global action to address this escalating humanitarian crisis. Together, we can ensure dignity and safety for those affected. #RefugeeCrisis #SudanConflict #HumanitarianAid #SDG3 #SDG6 #SDG16

The conflict in Sudan that erupted in early 2023 has led many thousands of South Sudanese refugees to return, joining the large numbers of South Sudanese who had already returned from countries in the region since 2017. Alongside returns, the security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan remain highly unstable, with 2.2 million people internally displaced. High levels of acute food insecurity are compounded by droughts and floods. Caritas South Sudan, an official organization of ICMC's member, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sudan and South Sudan (S/SSCBC), is responding to the acute needs of both South Sudanese returnee and refugee communities across the country. In 2023, the organization implemented 22 rapid response projects providing emergency food assistance and shelter, life-saving non-food items, and onward transportation for returnees and refugees from the border areas to home counties or other return destinations. In 2024, Caritas South Sudan has extended this response via a national emergency response and early recovery assistance project. This action strengthens the resilience of returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities, affected by both displacement from the Sudanese conflict, and natural and man-made climate disasters. The program provides a wide range of crucial interventions in areas such as food assistance, water, sanitation, shelter, livelihoods, school support, and climate mitigation. Read more about the work of ICMC members to build safe, dignified and sustainable return and reintegration, in South Sudan and around the world ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fViixu #ReturnWithHope #StandWithRefugees Photo: UNHCR/Samuel Otieno

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency urges action as famine is declared in Sudan: The warning signs were there for months. Now we have the tragic confirmation that there is #famine in Sudan’s North Darfur region. Displaced women, children and men are dying of #hunger, malnutrition and disease. This is a clear indication of the fragility of people forced to flee, many of them multiple times over. With appalling #HumanRights atrocities, the forced #displacement of over 10 million people since the start of the war last year, and the lack of the most basic services for a large percentage of the population, the world’s most pressing humanitarian catastrophe is growing and deepening every day, threatening to engulf the whole region. The arrival of millions of #refugees and internally displaced people is stretching host communities to a breaking point. As famine and hunger increase amidst the violence in Sudan, those crossing borders to find safety will arrive in more and more precarious conditions. Urgent action is vital to avert even more death and suffering. This brutal war must end. Humanitarians must have access to deliver lifesaving aid. International donors need to step up their support to address the persistent underfunding of this and other #humanitarian crises. It is crucial to stand in solidarity with individuals and communities in need. The people of #Sudan have suffered enough! USA for UNHCR https://lnkd.in/e5kuTjeW

#BurkinaFaso - The forgotten crisis in Burkina Faso - For the second year in a row Burkina Faso is the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to NRC. From Al Jazeera Media Network:  The refugee crisis in Burkina Faso, which has been engulfed in conflict since 2019, is the deepest of a number of neglected crises across Africa, according to a new report. The West African country tops the list for neglected crises for the second year running, a report released by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on Monday showed. With a record-high 707,000 new displacements within the country’s borders, the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso continued unabated in 2023, while hundreds of thousands of people were cut off from aid. The number of people killed in violence doubled last year, with over 8,400 deaths. Meanwhile, the number of Burkinabe refugees seeking safety in neighbouring countries almost tripled, reaching a total of 148,317 according to UNHCR figures. An unprecedented 42,000 people suffered catastrophic levels of food insecurity and up to two million civilians were trapped in 36 blockaded towns across the country by the year’s end. As armed groups imposed movement bans, little to no humanitarian assistance reached some of these areas. At least half a million people were cornered into a near-total “aid blind spot”. With over 6,100 schools closed by spring 2023, Burkina Faso was home to nearly half of all closed schools in Central and West Africa. Up to 400 health facilities were shut down, and about as many were only able to provide minimal services, leaving 3.6 million people without access to healthcare – a 70 percent increase from 2022. On February 8, 2023, two staff members at Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, were murdered by an armed group in northwestern Burkina Faso. This was the first time since the start of the conflict that national aid workers of an international NGO were killed while providing life-saving aid. As road access to many areas remained plagued by security incidents, humanitarian organisations increasingly relied on limited air transport, escalating operational costs and further restricting the amount of assistance reaching people in need. Funding dwindled, which aggravated the financial strain on humanitarian organisations. Only 39 percent of the response plan funding was covered in 2023, down from 43 percent in 2022. Independent media coverage decreased as several international news outlets and journalists were banned from working in Burkina Faso in 2023. Additionally, the domestic press corps shied away from sensitive topics due to the heightened risks. Story continues, for full report: https://lnkd.in/eKtUb-7h

TIME IS RUNNING OUT: THE MIDDLE EAST DISPLACEMENT CRISIS AT A BREAKING POINT Statement by the Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World (MARFA) The Migration and Refugee Forum in the Arab World condemns the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East, marked by new waves of forced displacement and the escalation of conflicts that are resulting in unprecedented levels of human suffering. The ongoing wars, political instability, and targeted acts of violence are displacing thousands of civilians, creating an urgent and deepening humanitarian crisis across the region. We are particularly alarmed by the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where continuous bombardments and systematic attacks have led to immense civilian casualties and widespread destruction. Thousands of families have been displaced, seeking refuge in overcrowded shelters with limited access to basic needs such as food, water, and medical care. The scale of devastation is unimaginable, and the international community must act swiftly to halt this atrocity and provide protection and aid to those in desperate need. In addition to these acute crises, we cannot overlook the crisis in Sudan and the impact of ongoing colonial policies in other parts of the region, which continue to produce large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). These protracted conflicts, coupled with economic collapse and environmental challenges, have left millions displaced and without adequate support. We urge the international community, humanitarian organizations, and governments to take immediate and coordinated action to address this multifaceted crisis by ceasefire and protection of civilians, swift and unhindered access for humanitarian aid to all affected areas, renewed efforts to find political solutions to the conflicts in the region, and support for host communities, also the international community must work towards durable solutions for displaced populations, including safe and voluntary return, local integration, or resettlement in third countries, in accordance with international legal frameworks. For more: https://lnkd.in/eR6E53nx

“Diplomatic Engagement and Conflict Resolution: Renewed efforts to find political solutions to the conflicts in the region, including addressing the root causes of violence and displacement, must be prioritized by regional and international actors. 4. Support for Host Communities: Countries hosting large numbers of refugees, such as Lebanon and Jordan, must receive greater international assistance to manage the growing pressures on their economies and public services. 5. Long-term Solutions: The international community must work towards durable solutions for displaced populations, including safe and voluntary return, local integration, or resettlement in third countries, in accordance with international legal frameworks. The time to act is now. The human cost of inaction is immeasurable, and the continued displacement of millions of people will only lead to further instability, insecurity, and human tragedy in the Middle East. We call upon all stakeholders to work together towards peace, justice, and the protection of human rights for all displaced persons across the region”

The situation in #Sudan is escalating in silence. Unless you are searching for the news, following the right channels or in contact with people inside, you have no way of knowing the shocking levels of violence, hunger and displacement. Thousands of my fellow Sudanese, as well as refugees once harboured in our country, continue to leave daily in search of safety in neighbouring countries. Latest figures, as a reminder: "Nearly 6.7 million people have been internally displaced in Sudan, and the situation remains dangerous and volatile. The over 920,000 refugees in Sudan, mainly from South Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia, include over 200,000 who have been displaced several times within the country since the start of the war. [...] To date, 1.8 million people have crossed into Chad, Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic." On top of this, the infrastructure has been destroyed and will take decades to rebuild, once the rampage ends. One of the many challenges we face is that we're not high enough on the radar of donors and Member States: "To date, only 10 per cent of the $2.6 billion required to reach over 18 million people with life-saving assistance within Sudan have been received, and only 8 per cent of the $1.4 billion financial requirements outlined in the 2024 Regional Refugee Response Plan for Sudan have been met." What we have achieved so far is a drop in a churning and tumultuous sea of need. #EyesonSudan https://lnkd.in/eFgf--_Z

During challenging times, stories of resilience like Ahlam's, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, shared by UNHCR, inspire us and remind us of the importance of solidarity and continued support. Ahlam, who fled the war in Syria, has faced numerous challenges in keeping her family safe amid Lebanon’s severe economic crisis. With increasingly limited resources and rising poverty, accessing basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare is a daily struggle for her and her family. Despite these hardships, Ahlam has not given up. Thanks to the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she has been able to receive essential aid that helps cover her most urgent needs, such as housing and healthcare. This assistance has been crucial in ensuring her family does not go without protection in a country where resources for refugees are quickly depleting. The situation in Lebanon has become increasingly difficult for Syrian refugees, who now make up nearly 20% of the country’s total population. The COVID-19 pandemic, the economic crisis, and a lack of job opportunities have worsened the already fragile circumstances for thousands of families like Ahlam's. However, the support provided by UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations remains a beacon of hope for many. Ahlam's story is just one example of the courage and perseverance of millions of refugees who, despite facing adverse conditions, continue to fight for a better life. With the continued support of the international community and organizations like UNHCR, we can keep offering that hope and create opportunities for people like Ahlam to rebuild their lives. Source: UNHCR, https://lnkd.in/dF8ZqhWa

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 By shyla gheek /GICJ Lebanon faces a dire humanitarian crisis as escalating violence following Israel's October 2024 offensive against Hezbollah devastates the nation. Over 1.3 million people have been displaced due to relentless airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut, compounding the country's economic and political struggles. The UN reports over 3000 deaths, with severe damage to infrastructure and insufficient shelters for the displaced. Already hosting the world’s highest per capita refugee population, Lebanon is grappling with an unprecedented migration crisis. Vulnerable groups—including women, children, and foreign workers—face immense hardships. Overcrowded shelters, resource shortages, and healthcare challenges exacerbate the situation. Migrant workers, marginalised by restrictive policies, face abandonment, while many Syrians, once refugees in Lebanon, are now returning to a war-scarred Syria. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) emphasises the urgent need for global intervention to address this growing humanitarian catastrophe. Lebanon’s plight symbolises the cyclical nature of displacement in the region and the critical need for decisive action to support displaced populations and rebuild communities. #LebanonCrisis #RefugeesWelcome #HumanitarianAid #DisplacementCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HelpLebanon #RefugeeRights #GlobalSolidarity #CrisisRelief #MigrantStories #SaveLebanon #ForcedMigration #HumanRights #LebanonRefugees #UNRelief #StopTheViolence #RebuildLives #HopeForLebanon #ChildrenInCrisis #EndConflict #GICJ #GenevaInternationalCentreForJustice