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Central African Republic: a pillar of logistics for humanitarian aid
Published on 28 February 2024 | NewsFor almost 10 years, Première Urgence Internationale has been an indispensable pillar of logistics in the Central African Republic (CAR), combining innovative infrastructures for humanitarian action with capacity building to ensure the long-term integration and participation of local players in the country's logistics coordination mechanisms.Read more -
In Ukraine, Selydivs’ka Central City Hospital was once again targeted by military strikes
Published on 15 February 2024 | PressSelydivs'ka Central City Hospital is one of the crucial medical institutions in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region.Read more -
2023 retrospective: the year’s highlights
Published on 14 February 2024 | NewsThe year 2023 was marked by an intensification of crises around the world. Tragedies such as the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and other large-scale conflicts, such as in Sudan, have claimed thousands of lives. Similarly, Honduras and Libya are experiencing the impacts of climate change. These emergencies are exacerbated by the effects of global warming, fragile infrastructures, restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid, rising food costs and energy prices. The majority of these emergencies are located in the "formally inadvisable" red zones of the map put online by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs; zones in which almost all Première Urgence Internationale missions are present. Humanitarian access to these countries is increasingly restricted, further increasing the risk of these crises escalating. Crises last, but so does the commitment of Première Urgence Internationale teams.Read more -
MALI: MIDWIVES AND MOBILE CLINICS AT THE HEART OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PREVENTION EDUCATION
Published on 10 December 2023 | NewsThe crisis that has gripped Mali for over 10 years now, particularly in the north and center of the country, has taken its toll on the country's healthcare system. Access to quality healthcare is increasingly difficult for the Malian population, including in the central and southern regions, which are directly affected by the growing insecurity affecting the entire country. In these regions, women and children face particular vulnerabilities in the health sector, exacerbated by the lack of functional health infrastructures and qualified health personnel.Read more -
Gender-based violence in Mali: medical and psychosocial care for survivors
Published on 7 December 2023 | NewsThe crisis that Mali has been experiencing for over 10 years exposes the population to a wide range of risks. The deteriorating security situation in the north and center of the country has led to an increase in incidents and human rights violations, particularly affecting women and girls. The latter are the main victims of various forms of gender-based violence (GBV), whether physical, sexual, mental or economic.Read more -
DRC: from awareness-raising to treatment of STI
Published on 1 December 2023 | NewsIn the Ngaba health zone in Kinshasa, Première Urgence Internationale runs awareness campaigns on STIs,...Read more -
Gaza: a devastating month
Published on 7 November 2023 | NewsOne month. One month since a bloody attack and hostage taking that led to a...Read more -
[Press release] – Gaza: We must act fast!
Published on 20 October 2023 | PressSince October 7, 2023, attacks between Israel and the Gaza Strip have continued unabated. The number of civilian casualties continues to rise daily, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical for over 2 million people. Talks to open the Rafah crossing are taking days; meanwhile, more than 2 million people are cut off from the world without water, electricity or food.Read more -
[Press release] Gaza: new ultimatum puts more than a million civilians at risk
Published on 13 October 2023 | PressOn the night of October 12/13, the inhabitants of Gaza City and the whole of the northern Gaza Strip received a warning to evacuate to the south. Over a million people now have barely 24 hours to move to an area where their safety is not guaranteed, while air attacks continued throughout the night.Read more -
[Press release] Première Urgence Internationale is appealing to the warring parties in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon to protect the lives of civilians.
Published on 8 October 2023 | PressThe escalation of violence over the last 24 hours has resulted in the deaths of several hundred civilians, and the next 24 hours will no doubt be just as dramatic in human terms.Read more