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7 years of war in Yemen

After 7 years of war, Yemen remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The EU works with humanitarian partners to ensure aid is delivered to those who need it most.

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People and a dog being evacuated in a rubber boat.

A disaster in photos: Nova Kakhovka dam breach in Ukraine

In the early hours of 6 June, an explosion destroyed a critical infrastructure in southern Ukraine – the Nova Kakhovka dam. This vast amount of water was unleashed downstream along the Dnipro river, flooding dozens of settlements.

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Photo story
A family outside.

A helping hand for vulnerable families in Gaza

The people of Gaza have struggled under a 16-year-long blockade. It is further aggravated by frequent shocks such as recurrent hostilities and air strikes, resulting in sudden severe humanitarian needs for many and increased vulnerability for all.

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Photo story
Wajeeh and an aid worker in his garden filled with crates of growing vegetables

A mushrooming success

From fleeing conflict to making a new start in his host country, Wajeeh faced the same challenge most refugees face – securing an income for his family.

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Field blog
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A place of strength

Refugee women in Turkey reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on their lives, and how online mental health support has helped them through the pandemic.

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Field blog
An aid worker, wearing a shirt with an EU flag, seen from the back talking with the family.

A safety anchor for nomadic refugees

The young family decided to settle in Gaziantep, Türkiye, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. They asked for temporary protection IDs to access important services such as health care. However, the road to getting proper documentation was bumpy.

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Photo story
Photo of Muna outside the centre.

A Syrian girl supports disabled people in Türkiye

Muna lost one of her legs at the age of 3. After the war in Syria broke out, her family left for Türkiye so she could get a new prosthetic leg. Now, at 23-years-old, Muna works as a physiotherapist at the very EU-funded centre where she received her artificial limb.

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Field blog