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Good news - May 2024

Explosive weapons Health Inclusion Rights
Colombia Madagascar South Sudan

Good news in May at Humanity & Inclusion: demining in Colombia, rehabilitation in South Sudan, inclusive education in Madagascar.

A teenage girl walks along a path to school.

Norcia has been deaf since birth and is an inclusion ambassador for HI in Madagascar. | © Mangafeo / HI

Colombia

Over 3,900 m² of land freed from the threat of mines in Pescadito

More than 100 inhabitants of this indigenous territory in the municipality of Acandí, north-west of Colombia, are celebrating: HI's demining teams have now finished clearing 3,932 m² of their land, removing the threat of potential explosive devices and making it safe for use again. This land is vital to the community for hunting and collecting medicinal plants.

South Sudan

Regaining her independence through mobility

Veronika, 28, suffers from paralysis. She was having great difficulty getting around. A few weeks ago, her life was transformed when she was given a tricycle! Being mobile has made her more independent and helped her to escape the social isolation that had suffered from for so long! Today, thanks to the tricycle, she can finally look forward to a better future.

Madagascar

Helping to change perceptions of disability

Norcia, 17, has been deaf since birth. After initially struggling to keep up at school, she is now benefiting from a more inclusive approach to education. As well as attending school, Norcia in an inclusion ambassador for HI, a role she takes very seriously. She sees it as a way of changing mentalities in Madagascar!

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In more than a third of countries worldwide, civilians are victims of explosive weapons
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Explosive weapons Protect vulnerable populations Rights

In more than a third of countries worldwide, civilians are victims of explosive weapons

The annual report of the Explosive Weapons Monitor reveals that civilians in 74 countries are affected by bombing and shelling. Civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure are increasing as armed conflicts and geopolitical tensions rise, at the expense of international humanitarian law. 

The Ottawa Treaty is crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives
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Explosive weapons Prevention Protect vulnerable populations Rights

The Ottawa Treaty is crucially important to reinforcing Canada’s resolve and protecting civilian lives

The looming threat of Russia has led to five Eastern European members announcing they will withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty in the last months, marking the first time any country has left the agreement and prompting concerns about its future.

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma
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Inclusion Rights

Promoting a more inclusive working environment in Kakuma

In Kakuma refugee camp, refugees and Kenyans run a number of micro-enterprises. HI and its partners are helping them to promote and develop their businesses.