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Published on Aug 10, 2020

Syria: Humanitarian aid, where every day is World Refugee Day

On the occasion of World Refugee Day on June 20, arche noVa draws attention to the fate of those affected in Syria who have fled war and destruction in their own country. The situation is particularly dramatic in areas which are not controlled by the …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2020

Adolescent well-being in Jordan: Exploring gendered capabilities, contexts and change strategies - A synthesis report on ...

By Jones, N., Baird, S., Presler-Marshall, E., Małachowska, A., Kilburn, K., Abu Hamad, B., Essaid, A., Amaireh, W., Sajdi, J., Banioweda, K., Alabbadi, T., Alheiwidi, S., Ashareef, Q., Altal, S., Kharabsheh, W., Abu Taleb, H., Abu Azzam, M. and Abu Hammad …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2020

Lebanon blast: Sheikha Jawaher launches donation...

Donations to the 'Salam Beirut' drive can be made via SMS, bank transfers, cheques or cash. Sharjah on Monday, August 10, launched a donation drive to help the thousands of people who lost everything to the tragedy that hit Lebanon. The emergency …

Source: Khaleej Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 10, 2020

Nigeria: Providing menstrual hygiene support to women and girls living in IDP camps

By WSSCC Summary: “In most IDP camps, the priority is to secure food for the family. Securing sanitary towels for a monthly flow is the last thing people worry about,” says Sunday Onyi, the driving force behind Nigeria’s “Sponsor a Menstrual Cycle campaign …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2020

Armenia seeks to settle Lebanese Armenians to occupied Karabakh

10 August 2020 13:59 (UTC+04:00) 433 By Akbar Mammadov Yerevan seizes every opportunity to illegally settle Armenians in Azerbaijan’s occupied territories in a bid to artificially change the demographics of the region. The country’s leadership saw the …

Source: Azer News - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2020

WFP Myanmar COVID-19 Situation Report #09, 10 August 2020

Highlights • 20,000 COVID-19 test kits donated by WFP and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have been delivered to the Government of Myanmar. • 58,200 returning migrants have received WFP’s food and nutrition assistance for 21 days at quarantine sites in 10 …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 10, 2020

Bangladesh / Refugee Response: COVID-19 Response (16-31 July 2020)

Overview As of 31 July, WHO reported over 3,361 cases of COVID-19 in Cox’s Bazar. Over 70 refugees have tested positive for COVID-19, and six have sadly died to date. Some 39 refugees are in quarantine. Testing in the camps has increased significantly as a …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes

08 Aug 2020 - 15:01 A Somalian drives an auto-rickshaw (Tuk-Tuk) to carry his belongings and to travel through the city in Mogadishu, Somalia on August 05, 2020. Lokman ?lhan - Anadolu Geneva: The United Nations Refugee Agency called on the international …

Source: Peninsula Qatar - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Cyprus singer shines spotlight on refugees

Cypriot singer Alexia Vassiliou plays music during an interview with AFP in Nicosia.—AFP photos Cypriot singer Alexia Vassiliou still remembers the sound of the sirens wailing eerily over her house when she was just a child to warn of the Turkish invasion. …

Source: Kuwait Times - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Let’s celebrate these inspirational South African women

Every year South Africa honours women on National Women’s Day with a public holiday on 9 August. This day celebrates the role women of all races and religions play in our society. Women’s Month is also an opportunity to reflect on women’s achievements, as …

Source: News (South Africa) - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Burundi: Humanitarian Snapshot (August 2020)

COVID-19 | Since 31 March 2020, a total of 400 cases of COVID-19, including 1 death, have been confirmed; most in Bujumbura Mairie and border provinces. A total of 16,373 tests have been conducted: 11 of the 18 provinces have reported positive cases. The …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Beirut Blast: 3 senior port officials arrested

Image Source : AP Beirut Blast: 3 senior port officials arrested Three senior officials at the Port of Beirut, where two deadly explosions earlier this week killed over 150 people, have been arrested. Lebanon's discriminatory Attorney General Judge …

Source: India TV News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 9, 2020

Philippines: IDP Protection Assessment Report - Forced Displacement in Patikul, Sulu due to Armed Conflict (IDPPAR No. ...

INCIDENT BACKGROUND On 31 July 2020, a firefight ensued between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Barangay Taung, Patikul Municipality. According to information available to UNHCR, three (3) civilians were caught …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 9, 2020

North-East Nigeria: Situation Update, June 2020

24,684 Persons with Specific Needs identified for targeted assistance. Additional 8 Protection Monitors and 6 Nurses recruited to reinforce border monitoring. 4,081 individuals crossed the Nigerian borders. UNHCR supported the issuance of 15,107 civil …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 8, 2020

SPECIAL REPORT (2). From RAG to ARMM to BARMM: the IP’s struggle for ancestral domains continues

2nd of three parts DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 08 August) — The Tedurays, Lambangians and Dulangans in Maguindanao and other non-Moro IPs in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) became part of the Bangsamoro region in the past four …

Source: Minda News - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2020

Beirut explosion: 3 senior port officials arrested

Watch Massive explosion in Lebanon capital Beirut Three senior officials at the Port of Beirut, where two deadly explosions earlier this week killed over 150 people, have been arrested. Lebanon's discriminatory Attorney General Judge Ghassan El-Khoury …

Source: International Business Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2020

UN: 27 dead after boat capsizes off Mauritanian coast

Twenty-seven people have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, UN agencies said on Friday. A boat capsized on Thursday off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla in Western Sahara. Rescue …

Source: Trends - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2020

Brazil field hospital a life saver for indigenous stricken by COVID-19

By Allana Ferreira in Boa Vista, Brazil When her COVID-19 test came back positive, Dialisa Mata was unable to hold back the flood of tears. She had heard how dangerous the virus could be, and as an indigenous woman whose people have been hard hit by …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 8, 2020

UN scrambles to get food, medical aid to Beirut

The UN's World Food Program (WFP) warned that as economically ravaged Lebanon imports 85% of its food, the flow could be severely damaged. The World Health Organization (WHO), meanwhile, said it lost several containers of essential medical supplies in …

Source: Mehr News Agency - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on August 8, 2020 - 12:02 GMT

Coronavirus: UNHCR Ethiopia Bi-monthly Operational Update

Download logo 769,310 Refugees and asylum seekers as of 31 July 37,407 Handwashing facilities in camps 18.9 litres Average per capita water supply in camps 2,151 Health and community workers trained Download Report: https://bit.ly/33GdR6X COVID …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African ...

Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla, Western Sahara. A …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Coronavirus emergency appeal - UNHCR’s preparedness and response plan (REVISED) 5 August 2020

Download logo In light of the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 outbreak is having across operations worldwide, UNHCR is revising its initial requirements of $33 million and is appealing for an additional $222 million, bringing revised requirements to …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 16:20 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: UNHCR West and Central Africa Update

In West and Central Africa, governments are still grappling with the negative health and socio-economic impacts of COVID-19. Despite the rising number of cases, most states are gradually lifting the preventive measures initially adopted in order to …

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Published on August 4, 2020 - 11:34 GMT

Coronavirus - Cameroon: UNHCR outraged by attack on camp hosting displaced people in Cameroon, at least 18 people killed

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, strongly condemns an unprovoked and …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 20:19 GMT

Coronavirus - Uganda: UNHCR Operational Update

Download logo There were no new arrivals during the month of May 2020, after Uganda closed its international borders on 22 March 2020, as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19 into the country. Between 1 January to 31 March 2020, there were …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Somalia: Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes in 2020

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. More than 150,000 Somalis have been forced to flee their …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus – Africa: Emergency Grant Aid in response to the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger

Download logo On August 7, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of four million and eight hundred thousand US dollars for the people who became refugees or internally displaced persons due to the deteriorated security conditions …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 13:45 GMT

Temos USA Regional Office Becomes USCIPP Annual Meeting Supporter

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The USA Regional Office of Temos International is proud to be a supporter of the US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP) at its 2020 Annual Meeting. …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Assima announces Riz Khaliq as new CEO

Global user adoption leader Assima appoints IBM veteran as new Chief Executive Officer ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assima announced today that Riz Khaliq has been appointed as the company’s new Chief …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

International Keynote Speaker Simerjeet Singh Helps Organizations Navigate The "New Normal" Virtually

INTERNATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AIMS TO BOOST MORALE IN TRYING TIMES USING STATE-OF-THE-ART REMOTE TECHNOLOGY JALANDHAR, INDIA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading professional global keynote speaker, Simerjeet Singh, is now …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 11:00 GMT

Trushant Mehta to Serve as Advisor to Mission Sisters Who Work

Mehta’s extensive experience in business strategy and IT assists Mission Sisters’ efforts to close pay and opportunity gaps for women in business and STEM DES MOINES, IA, USA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cheryl O’Donoghue, Co-Founder …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 10:00 GMT

Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 leaving a legacy

Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 leaving a legacy. FORT WORTH, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fiske Hanley II, WWII Veteran, POW, American Hero dies at 100 Early in the afternoon on …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 09:50 GMT

Equity Group Holdings Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Banque Commerciale Du Congo (BCDC)

The 66.53% acquisition makes Equity the second largest commercial Bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo Equity Group Holdings (EQTY:EQTY) NAIROBI, KENYA, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equity Group Holdings PLC announced the …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 08:59 GMT

Drug-Eluting Stent Is Gaining Popularity For The Treatment Of Peripheral Artery Disease In Bioabsorbable Stents Market

The Business Research Company’s Bioabsorbable Stents Market Global Industry Analysis 2020-30: Covid 19 Growth And Change LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The drug-eluting stent (DES) is gaining significant …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 23:53 GMT

Berkana Resources Provides Security Support Services

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berkana Resources Corporation, a leading provider of Operational Technology (OT) Digital Transformation/Efficiency Solutions, System Integration, Consulting, Security and Compliance …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 21:40 GMT

Cricket Media Launches Immersive Chinese Language Learning Program Online

MCLEAN, VA, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cricket Media announced today the launch of a new program called NeuLingo, which provides authentic Chinese language synchronous instruction online to North American students ages 5–16. This …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 19:03 GMT

Xoxoday's journey of motivating 2+ mn humans

BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- They say the best things in life are destiny’s gift. In the case of XOXODAY, the maxim panned out quite literally. After all, gifting was how I (former-Flipkart) and Sumit …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 15:25 GMT

Voyagers Toastmasters and San Diego Red Cross – Youth Speach Contest

August 19 online speech contest - Joint San Diego Red Cross and Imperial Counties and Voyagers Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toastmasters International Youth Leadership …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Executive Coach Deborah Ward of DW & Co Speaks at Womenexcel Consultancies’ Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women

Reimagining Possibilities Beyond Where You Are Today is the topic of Deborah Ward’s presentation at the Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women Leaders VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Executive Coach Stephanie Markus of Embrace Changes Consulting Speaks at Womenexcel’s Reignite Your Leadership Summit

This makes no sense: how to find meaning in uncertain times is the topic of Stephanie Markus’ presentation at Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women Leaders VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Leadership and Team Coach Laura Simmons of LeadershipPlus Speaks at Womenexcel’s Reignite Your Leadership Summit

The Opportunities COVID Presents for Leaders and their Teams is the topic of Laura Simmons’ presentation at Reignite Your Leadership Summit VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. is proud to …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Alison Wilcox, CEO for Girls Scout of Western New York Speaks at Womenexcel's Reignite Your Leadership Summit for Women

Intentional Culture-Building To Lead Your Team To Thrive, Not Just Survive is the topic of Alison Wilcox’s interview at Reignite Your Leadership Summit VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Womenexcel Consultancies Inc. is …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 09:33 GMT

The Global Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Market Is Growing At 55.85% CAGR Due To Increasing COVID-19 Cases

The Business Research Company’s Global Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers Market Report 2020-30: Covid 19 Implications And Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global non-contact infrared thermometer market …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 20:36 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: As COVID cases hit 20M, David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC, raises alarm on growing ...

Download logo David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, said, “20 million global COVID-19 cases is a dire milestone and evidence that national leaders must look beyond their borders in the fight against COVID. These figures …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 07:05 GMT

“The Titanic” is Getting a Sequel

Limited edition “0 euro note” commemorates iconic ship with second printing GALWAY, IRELAND, August 10, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sinking of the RMS Titanic is among the most recognizable moments of the 20th century – which is why it is no …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 18:08 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic

Download logo Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “green shoots of hope” amidst the global crisis, while urging both governments and …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 15:36 GMT

Decentralized birth registration system for under-five children rolled out in Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions

Download logo Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions today launched the implementation of the decentralized birth registration system. In the next two months, more than 580,000 under-five children, in the two regions, are expected to receive a birth certificate. …

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