By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief Digital Image render The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope for Palestinians in the region, but in the West Bank, the situation is deteriorating rapidly. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), issued a stark warning during his visit to the Read More…
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Emptying Gaza City Raises Fears of Mass Displacement and Starvation
Image Credit: NRC Israel’s order for residents to leave Gaza City has drawn urgent warnings from humanitarian groups, who say the directive could trigger the largest single displacement since the conflict began nearly two years ago. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has cautioned that the move amounts to a “forcible transfer” under international law, a Read More…
Colombian Schools Remain in the Line of Fire Amid Escalating Violence
Image Credit, NRC Three years after Colombia committed to the Safe Schools Declaration, the country’s students and teachers continue to face the threat of armed conflict in and around their classrooms. Data from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) indicates that, on average, a school became embroiled in violence every 15 days during the first half Read More…
Afghanistan Earthquake Response Stalled by Lack of Funding
Image Credit: NRC Eastern Afghanistan is reeling from one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in recent memory. On August 31, more than 1,400 people lost their lives, over 3,100 were injured, and at least 5,400 homes were destroyed or severely damaged. For survivors, the disaster is not just about collapsed buildings but Read More…




