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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

An attack on a hospital in Sudan leaves 69 dead, including 13 children

An attack on a hospital in eastern Sudan has resulted in at least 69 deaths, including 13 children, intensifying the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country.

Mar 22 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Attack on hospital in Sudan kills 64 people, says WHO

A hospital attack in Sudan resulted in 64 deaths, including 13 children, according to the World Health Organization.

Mar 22 • 12:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Sudan: Many Dead in Airstrike on Hospital

An airstrike on a hospital in Sudan has resulted in numerous fatalities, including children, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Mar 22 • 11:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Peter Frølich resigns as leader of Free Ukraine

Peter Frølich has announced his resignation as the leader of the aid organization Free Ukraine, citing his new responsibilities in the Norwegian Parliament's foreign and defense committee as the reason.

Mar 22 • 10:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Asma al-Assad Transformed Relief into a Parallel Authority?

The article discusses how Asma al-Assad established a charity organization that functioned as a parallel authority in Syria, leveraging relief efforts to consolidate power over the past two decades.

Mar 22 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reports

A strike on a hospital in Sudan resulted in 64 deaths and 89 injuries, as reported by the World Health Organization.

Mar 21 • 23:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Attack on a hospital in Sudan killed at least 64 people, says WHO chief

A recent attack on a hospital in Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 64 individuals, as reported by the Director-General of the World Health Organization.

Mar 21 • 22:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

An attack on a hospital in Sudan leaves 64 dead and 89 injured

A recent attack on a hospital in Sudan has resulted in 64 fatalities and 89 injuries, alarming international humanitarian organizations.

Mar 21 • 22:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The "MISSION" of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens honors World Poetry Day

On World Poetry Day, the charity organization "MISSION" of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens launches a unique campaign intertwining Greek poetry with humanitarian values.

Mar 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Worldwide, war costs increase while health response budgets significantly decrease

The WHO reports a concerning global trend where increased military spending is overshadowing essential health response funding, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

Mar 19 • 23:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A convoy of 12 ambulances leaves Helsinki for Ukraine - one donated vehicle saves dozens of lives each month

A charity organization is sending 12 ambulances from Helsinki to Ukraine to assist with ongoing humanitarian needs amidst the war.

Mar 18 • 16:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: South Sudan Facing Worsening Health Emergency, Driven by Conflict, Says WHO

South Sudan is experiencing a serious health crisis exacerbated by conflict and other humanitarian challenges, according to the World Health Organization.

Mar 18 • 07:26 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The right-wing organization 'Ad Kan' was behind flights that evacuated hundreds of Gazans from the Strip

The right-wing organization 'Ad Kan' facilitated flights that evacuated hundreds of Gazans to South Africa and Indonesia over the past year, according to an investigation by the AP news agency.

Mar 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Millions of Ukrainians attempt to find a sense of home amid bombs and bitter cold

The International Organization for Migration's Ukraine office grapples with the needs of both internally displaced persons and those returning home as the war enters its fifth year.

Mar 13 • 06:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Education assistant: "We now maintain clinics and ambulances"

The escalation in the Middle East is worsening the humanitarian situation, affecting Jacqueline Flory's work with her organization that provides schooling and humanitarian aid to refugees.

Mar 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Water will donate generators to support Ukraine

Riga Water is donating seven electric generators to Ukraine via the organization Ziedot.lv to assist with humanitarian efforts in providing continuous power supply amidst the ongoing conflict.

Mar 9 • 05:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Aid Organization: More than 60 schools are affected in attacks against Iran

Israeli-American airstrikes have reportedly impacted numerous civilian sites in Iran, including over 60 schools, according to the aid organization Red Crescent.

Mar 7 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WHO: Significant Administrative Center in Dubai Reopens

The World Health Organization resumes operations at its crucial logistics center in Dubai one day after suspending activities due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 6 • 13:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says

The World Health Organization reported that at least 13 hospitals in Iran have been struck amid ongoing US-Israel military actions, with significant casualties and humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict.

Mar 5 • 17:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

JT Agency: 35,000 People Stranded in the Persian Gulf Due to War

At least 35,000 maritime travelers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to escalating conflict, as the International Maritime Organization expresses concern over safety and humanitarian issues.

Mar 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lives Threatened by Funding Shortages: Yemen on the Brink of Health Collapse

The WHO warns that Yemen's health sector is on the verge of collapse due to funding shortages, posing a serious threat to millions of lives in the region.

Feb 27 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Human Rights Chief: The world must not revert to violence as a principle of organization

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk emphasizes that the world must not return to violence as a governing principle, highlighting the fragility of international humanitarian and human rights laws.

Feb 27 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

International Organization for Migration: Nearly 8,000 people lost their lives on migration routes in 2025

The International Organization for Migration reports that nearly 8,000 people died or went missing on perilous migration routes last year, highlighting a response to the increased danger due to limited legal migration pathways.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

There are 50 high-intensity armed conflicts, according to the World Organization for Peace's observatory

The World Organization for Peace warns of over 52 active and severe armed conflicts, marking the highest level of hostilities since World War II.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Petition to the Supreme Court: Ordered to Investigate Cases Where the IDF Killed Humanitarian Workers in Gaza and Their Relatives

Doctors Without Borders has petitioned the Supreme Court to investigate six instances where the IDF shot at the organization's facilities and vehicles, resulting in the deaths of seven workers and their relatives.

Feb 24 • 04:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Since the beginning of 2026, '606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean'

The International Organization for Migration reports that 606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since January 2026, marking the deadliest start to a year since 2014.

Feb 23 • 16:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN: At least 606 migrants dead or missing in the Mediterranean

At least 606 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea so far in 2026, marking the worst start to a year since the International Organization for Migration began recording such data in 2014.

Feb 23 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sea Watch Captain Rackete: Meloni 'speechless': Italy must compensate refugee helpers

Italy's obligation to compensate the humanitarian organization Sea Watch has left Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in disbelief.

Feb 19 • 08:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Serious violation and irresponsible behavior." Two-month stop for the German migrant ship

The German NGO ship Humanity 1 has been suspended for two months in Trapani after disembarking 33 migrants, with Italian authorities citing legal violations by the organization.

Feb 13 • 18:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senator partners US group to revive Southern Kaduna hospitals

A Nigerian senator collaborates with a U.S. humanitarian organization to assess and improve healthcare facilities in Southern Kaduna.

Feb 10 • 13:10 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya

At least 53 migrants are dead or missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 10 • 08:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Organization 'Order 9': An Israeli Protest Movement to Stop Aid to Gaza

'Order 9' is an Israeli protest movement calling for a halt to humanitarian aid to Gaza, emphasizing the release of Israeli prisoners held there.

Feb 10 • 07:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

53 people died or went missing near the Libyan coast after a migrant boat capsized

A tragic incident off the coast of Libya resulted in the deaths or disappearances of 53 migrants, with only two Nigerian women rescued.

Feb 9 • 17:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Søreide apologizes for forgetting board positions

Ine Eriksen Søreide, a member of the Conservative Party, apologizes for not declaring her board position in a Swiss humanitarian organization in the Norwegian Parliament’s interest register.

Feb 9 • 16:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Søreide on unregistered board position: - A pure oversight

The incoming leader of the Conservative Party in Norway, Ine Eriksen Søreide, admits to forgetting to register her position on the board of a Swiss humanitarian organization.

Feb 9 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Libya: At least 50 migrant deaths in shipwreck, two babies lost their lives

Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, have died or are missing after a rubber boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 9 • 11:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Death and disappearance of 53 migrants due to a boat capsizing off the coast of Libya

Fifty-three migrants have either died or gone missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudan returns to IGAD after two years of membership suspension

Sudan has rejoined the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) after a two-year suspension due to perceived overreach by the organization.

Feb 9 • 06:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

“It is important that Sweden stands up for international law”

A report by the humanitarian organization Rescue highlights the simultaneous global conflicts and the significant decline in international aid, stressing Sweden's vital role in advocating for international law.

Feb 7 • 14:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Organization in Sudan: Refugees killed in drone attack

At least 24 people were killed in a drone strike on a vehicle carrying displaced individuals in Sudan, according to the Sudan Doctors Network.

Feb 7 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

"The aim is to make life so unbearable that Palestinians will voluntarily choose to leave the country"

Fifteen-year-old Noor aspires to become a soccer professional while living in the Aida refugee camp on the West Bank, amidst threats to survival following attacks on humanitarian organization UNRWA.

Feb 4 • 09:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

The World Health Organization has initiated a 2026 global appeal to provide health care access to millions affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts.

Feb 4 • 05:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Building Healthy Bridges Towards Peace - WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal

The World Health Organization has launched a $1 billion appeal to provide healthcare access to millions affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts.

Feb 4 • 04:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

WHO seeks $1bn for world’s worst health crises in 2026

The World Health Organization has requested $1 billion to address urgent health crises in 36 global emergencies, including Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, and the DRC, with an estimated 239 million people needing humanitarian assistance this year.

Feb 3 • 11:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Does the water stop the harbor bus in Copenhagen

Denmark has disbursed its contribution of 105 million kroner to the UN's aid organization for Palestinians, UNRWA, amid calls for continued support due to the organization's critical role.

Feb 2 • 07:38 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israel to halt MSF work in Gaza, NGO slams ‘pretext to obstruct’ aid

Israel has suspended the operations of Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, claiming it was due to the organization's failure to provide a list of local staff, which MSF argues is a tactic to obstruct humanitarian aid.

Feb 1 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Lesbos: All defendants of ERCI volunteers acquitted after seven years

A court in Lesbos acquitted all 24 defendants, including both Greek and foreign volunteers from the ERCI organization, after a seven-year-long case related to their humanitarian efforts during the refugee crisis from 2015 to 2018.

Jan 15 • 20:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Greek court acquits 24 people accused of aiding illegal migration

A Greek court on the island of Lesbos has acquitted 24 former humanitarian workers of charges related to aiding illegal migration and forming a criminal organization, asserting their actions were aimed at providing humanitarian assistance.

Jan 15 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Acquitted in Greece: 24 Lifeguards Accused of Facilitating Irregular Immigration through Sea Rescues

Greek justice has acquitted 24 humanitarian workers accused of belonging to a criminal organization that facilitated illegal immigration from 2015 to 2018, with the prosecutor admitting there was no evidence of any crime by the defendants.

Jan 15 • 19:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Judgment in Tunisia: Two Years Probation for Humanitarian Work

Five activists from the organization 'Terre d’Asile' in Tunisia were sentenced to two years of probation for aiding migrants, amidst increasing challenges for human rights defenders in the country.

Jan 6 • 16:00 UTC

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