International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2020
We reiterate the importance of collectively rejecting and denouncing violence against women.
We Will Do Our Part. We Will Do It By Being There.
Six of our incredible team look at the camera, both cheerful and decisive. They have endured difficult months, working in the midst of coronavirus, but are as committed as ever.
Rockets Hits Kabul, Afghanistan. EMERGENCY: Explosions Near Our Hospital
Kabul was hit by heavy attacks this morning with approximately 23 missiles landing in the city.
Whatever Happens, EMERGENCY Is There.
At EMERGENCY, we knew that we couldn’t stop this year. We did everything we could to make sure we continued providing our medical care, even starting new projects so that we could be there for the most vulnerable people during this pandemic.
Unsustainable Situation in the Mediterranean: Several Reports of Boats in Distress.
At this moment our ship is located off the coast of Lampedusa, waiting to receive information on how and where to guarantee our guests the care they need.
Rescue Completed After Boat Carrying 100 People Sinks. At Least Five Have Died.
The situation must change following this latest tragedy.
Afghanistan: 11 Nights Of Fighting In Helmand. Emergency: “We Remain Open And Continue To Receive Wounded Patients”
After 11 days of clashes between Afghan security forces and the Taliban, fighting continues in Helmand province.
Afghanistan: Sixth Night of Fighting in Helmand. Emergency: “Our Hospital Is Struggling to Treat All Patients Due to High Casualty Numbers”
Since Sunday, EMERGENCY’s Surgical Centre for War Victims in Lashkar-Gah has received 132 patients with war injuries.
Something That Starts Within These Walls but Continues Beyond Them.
In the medical briefing meeting this morning, I saw 15 Sudanese medics and 11 staff from all around the world coming together to discuss and prepare today’s surgeries.