Humanitarian Crises news

Scientists release sterile mosquitoes in Burkina to fight malaria
Rohingya in Bangladesh face hostility as welcome turns to fear
Use food to fight racism and sexism, says chef Asma Khan
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Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
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Mind the Gap: Mental health in a changing world
Humberto heads toward Bermuda, Imelda soaks Houston, east Texas Reuters
Nigeria's diesel-heavy economy braces for clean-fuel rules Reuters
Spooked by Modi's plastics ban, India Inc seeks exemptions Reuters
Climate activist Thunberg asks US Congress for action Reuters
Hundreds killed in Brazil's Amazon over land Reuters
Taliban attacks kill 48, bomber targets rally Reuters
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Fund smarter to switch on lights for poor - UN envoy Megan Rowling
Water wars: Indigenous locals go up against Mexico City airport Oscar Lopez
Indonesia raises minimum age for brides to end child marriage Reuters
Perils of gender and geography hamper global development: report Reuters
Cities to push climate fight, sustainable development at U.N. Reuters
UN sees increase in child soldiers recruited in S. Sudan Reuters
Rohingya still in Myanmar face 'threat of genocide' - UN Reuters
Bangladesh appoints ex-judge to tackle trafficking case backlog Naimul Karim
Saudi Arabia to pay $500 mln for Yemen aid next week - UN Reuters
Indonesia shuts schools as forest fire smog takes toll Reuters
Armed with tech, Colombian cities combat mosquito-borne diseases Anastasia Moloney
Fiji PM urges Australia to "unite behind" climate science Reuters
World must transform food production or face unrest: scientists Thin Lei Win
Congo police detain former health minister in Ebola probe Reuters
Tropical Storm Humberto lashes Bahamas, UN chief views devastation Reuters
Amazon chief Raoni tapped for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize nomination Reuters
Kathmandu battles new threat as temperatures rise: dengue fever Aadesh Subedi
Floods kills at least five in southeast Spain, thousands evacuated Reuters
Dorian forces Bahamas to find new schools for displaced students Reuters
With fake blood, climate protesters target London Fashion Week Reuters
Indonesia inches closer to outlawing child marriage Beh Lih Yi
Style to die for? London fashion week faces climate spotlight Sonia Elks
When raiders menace in northern Kenya, grab your guns Reuters
Kenya becomes third African nation to introduce malaria vaccine Reuters
Mapping project seeks to secure 'invisible' indigenous lands Rina Chandran
After Dorian, disease is next threat on shattered Bahamian island Reuters
Bahamas' count of missing people post-Dorian drops to 1,300 Reuters
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Future bright for African farmers, if they adapt to climate change

The global community must mobilise investments that will produce the innovations African farmers need to thrive in a warming world
Amelia Kyambadde and Ratnakar ... Uganda

How women power can transform world’s poorest countries

If we are committed to transforming the lives of women across the globe, we have to start with the least developed countries
Amal de Chickera and Laura van ... Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion

India's move to strip millions of citizenship will benefit no one

Leaders who back mass-disenfranchisement will see no gains but will embolden racist and xenophobic agendas
Sharad Aggarwal International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Why we need to include Rohingya perspectives into response efforts

Understanding how the Rohingya perceive their own needs will be paramount to ensuring their well-being

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