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“I’m determined to regain my former life”

Iraq

Last April, Hameed was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) and his leg had to be amputated. For the last few weeks, he has been recovering from his injuries in Qayyarah hospital. Since his amputation, one of Handicap International’s physiotherapists has been helping him adapt to his new condition.  

 

Hameed in the HI room at Qayyarah hospital. | © E. Fourt / Handicap International

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1.8 million square metres of land cleared by HI since 2016
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1.8 million square metres of land cleared by HI since 2016

HI has been conducting land release operations in Iraq since 2016. Clearance is currently underway in Kirkuk.

Interview with Laurie Druelle, Head of Partnerships for Armed Violence Reduction
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Interview with Laurie Druelle, Head of Partnerships for Armed Violence Reduction

Laurie Druelle is in charge of partnerships for Armed Violence Reduction. Having joined HI in March 2019, Laurie has since supervised risk education activities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Fresh back from Iraq, we asked her a few questions.