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Afghans that Remain Are in Dire Need of Humanitarian Support

Posted: 31 Aug 2021 09:01 PM PDT

Although large-scale evacuation efforts have dominated international attention, evacuation is only an option for a "tiny fraction" of the Afghan population, said Vicki Aken, Country Director for Afghanistan at the International Rescue Committee, at a congressional briefing hosted by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. The briefing was focused on the evolving humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the need for […] Related posts: Family Planning in Humanitarian Settings is Achievable...

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COVID-19 and the Fight Against Climate Change: What Have We Learned?

Posted: 31 Aug 2021 07:02 AM PDT

As the world continues to battle the COVID crisis, we must not lose sight of the greatest long-term threat faced by mankind: climate change.COVID-19 and its even more contagious variants have wrought misery upon our world, inflicting massive loss of life and sickness, widespread disruption of health services, and economic ruin with ensuing social upheaval. […] Related posts: COVID-19 Could Have Devastating Effects on Adolescents' Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19...

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