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West Bank: Distribution of “COVID-19 Super Warriors” kits to 2,250 families
Published on 9 November 2020 | PressRamallah, 9th of November, 2020 - In this unprecedented time of global pandemic, we all want to protect ourselves and our children, and we all have the right to live in a safe environment, in dignity, exercising our universal and unalienable right to healthcare. In the occupied Palestinian territory, risk and concerns remain very high, and these basic rights are not upheld at the moment. Three organisations: The Danish House in Palestine, Tamer Institute for Community Education and Premiere Urgence Internationale join efforts to help families and support safe and healthy communities.Read more -
Burkina Faso: assistance to the population affected by violence
Published on 30 October 2020 | NewsWith 20 million inhabitants and a surface about half the size of France, Burkina Faso is facing a major humanitarian and security crisis because of the regional instability that takes place in Sahel. This crisis has caused the displacement of more than one million people today (5% of the population) which is equivalent to three million people, compared to a country like France. Première Urgence Internationale brings assistance to the populations in Burkina Faso.Read more -
La Chronique N°135 – September 2020
Published on 28 October 2020 | Publications40 Years of Help in Afghanistan: discover in La Chronique of September 2020, our report retracing 40 years of humanitarian intervention by Première Urgence Internationale teams in Afghanistan, through health, nutrition and psychological support programmes, to help Afghan civilians in the face of this complex humanitarian crisis. "The commitment... -
Lebanon: “It is important to stick to basic healthcare, apart from COVID-19”
Published on 21 October 2020 | NewsThe current pandemic must not overshadow other health emergencies and sanitarian crises faced by vulnerable people. In Lebanon, Première Urgence Internationale takes great care of providing constant support to vulnerable populations and facilitating them the access to basic services, despite the stress caused by COVID-19 pandemic.Read more -
[Final statement] INTIQAL 2030: Socio-economic Development Program for the Protection of Palestinian Cultural Heritage
Published on 8 October 2020 | Press“We believe that re-framing the relationship of Palestinians with their cultural heritage and archaeological sites, through empowering youth and enhancing their capacities, will allow Palestinian youth to move forward from the legacy of this heritage to brighter future.”Read more -
Colombia: “As purchasing manager, I deliver meals to migrants on the road”
Published on 25 September 2020 | NewsTania Rodríguez, a Colombian repatriate, is head of the service point in Curití, in Santander, the main road between Bucaramanga and Bogotá and practically the only support point for "caminantes" arriving from Venezuela.Read more -
Rehabilitation, financial support… Our emergency response in Beirut following the consequences of the blast
Published on 22 September 2020 | NewsEmergency response in Beirut: almost two months after the blast that blew Beirut on August 4th, Première Urgence Internationale keeps intervening alongside the populations, to respond both their short-term and longer-term needs of assistance. The humanitarian teams act on health and shelter sectors, in the city as well as in the whole country.Read more -
24 INGO join forces for Yemen
Published on 16 September 2020 | PressJoint statement – As part of the 25 INGO, Première Urgence Internationale urge the UN General Assembly for a prioritization of peace in Yemen by calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the engagement of all conflict parties in peace talks. Read the joint statement.Read more -
To support the health facilities in Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on 15 September 2020 | NewsBárbara Scoralick Villela has worked as health coordinator for Ukraine mission of Première Urgence Internationale during the COVID-19 pandemic. She tells us about her experience in the field.Read more -
Continued support required for the Gaza Strip
Published on 7 September 2020 | PressJoint statement - Première Urgence Internationale is part of the over 80 INGO members of AIDA, and takes part of the call on the Government of Israel to end all collective punitive measures against the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. Read the joint statement.Read more