Blinken backs Israel at UNSC but says ‘humanitarian pauses must be considered’ to protect civilians Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday delivered a forceful defense of Israel's military actions but said that "humanitarian pauses must be considered" to protect civilians in Gaza -- the administration's strongest statement of a support for any type of halt... Read More.
Sudan now one of the ‘worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history’ Wednesday, October 25 by ABC News(LONDON) -- United Nations Humanitarian and Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths has said half-a-year of war has plunged Sudan into “one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history."As battles continue between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary... Read More.
Darius Rucker surprised with CMA Humanitarian of the Year award Tuesday, October 24 by ABC NewsDarius Rucker was presented the 2023 CMA Humanitarian of the Year award while on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The honor came as a surprise to Darius. After Darius recounted the charitable life lessons his mom instilled in him, Kelly told Darius, "Well, I have... Read More.
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza an ‘unprecedented catastrophe,’ UN says Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An "unprecedented catastrophe" is unfolding for civilians in Gaza, according to the United Nations, which is pleading for Islamic leaders to allow humanitarian efforts into the territory to help those trapped there.The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in... Read More.
Israel-Gaza live updates: Biden says humanitarian aid will flow from Egypt to Gaza Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In Israel, at least 1,400 people have died and 3,400 others have been injured since the terrorist group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Oct. 7, according to Israeli authorities.Israeli forces launched airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation against Hamas. In Gaza,... Read More.
Humanitarian crisis for food insecurity, lack of water supply about to begin in Gaza, experts say Friday, October 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- An already precarious situation regarding food and water supplies for the residents of Gaza has exacerbated into a humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, experts told ABC News.The horrors civilians are facing as a result of... Read More.
Haiti’s gang violence worsens humanitarian crisis amid political turmoil Monday, July 31 by ABC News(PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti) -- When handing out machetes on the streets of Haiti to people who've never really used them, it's important to wrap up the blades.They're really sharp, and it's easy to hurt yourself, says Mertil Marcelin, a 35-year-old with a thick black beard... Read More.
War-ravaged Syria faces ‘dire’ humanitarian crisis after deadly quake Tuesday, February 7 by ABC News(ALEPPO, Syria) -- The death toll of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria continues to rise with freezing temperatures, rain and snow making the hunt for survivors harder and these conditions also diminishing any chances of survival.Over 7,000 people have been confirmed... Read More.
NYC opening humanitarian relief centers for asylum seekers, mayor announces Thursday, September 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City plans to open humanitarian relief centers for asylum seekers coming from Texas and states along the southern border, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday.The Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers will offer aid to individual and family asylum seekers... Read More.
Michael J. Fox to receive Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award Tuesday, June 21 by ABC NewsMichael J. Fox is set to receive an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.The actor will be getting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for the work he’s done for Parkinson’s disease research.“Michael J.... Read More.
Photo exhibit at Capitol shows humanitarian crisis in Ukraine Thursday, April 28 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Speaker's Dining Room in the Capitol is usually filled with photographs of Nancy Pelosi's home state of California.But for the next six weeks, on display instead will be shocking images of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion.Pelosi... Read More.
How humanitarian corridors work to offer lifeline to besieged Ukrainians Tuesday, April 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For tens of thousands of civilians trapped in active combat zones in Ukraine, the establishment of humanitarian corridors could mean the difference between living and dying, experts said.At least nine humanitarian corridors are expected to open in war-torn areas of eastern... Read More.