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Gaza: Women and girls struggle to manage their periods amid crisis

Globally, 1.8 billion people menstruate, yet for many, especially in crises zones, it’s far more than an inconvenience.In war-torn Gaza, around 700,000 women and girls of menstruating age, including thousands experiencing their…

8 June 2025 · 4 min read

‘Our worst held fears are being confirmed’: Dozens of bodies discovered in Libya mass graves
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‘Our worst held fears are being confirmed’: Dozens of bodies discovered in Libya mass graves

“Our worst held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of torture and abuse, and potential evidence…

4 June 2025 · 4 min read

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Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands

Nigerian officials estimate that over 500 people are still missing and presumed dead, according to news reports.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, a former Nigerian Government minister, said she was heartbroken at the…

3 June 2025 · 2 min read