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7 things you should know about the war in Syria
November 6, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 things you should know about the war in Syria

The war in Syria has been going on for 13 years. It is one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time. A record number of people will need humanitarian assistance in Syria this year, the most ever since the war began. Why has Syria been at war for so long? How has the recent earthquake affected the crisis? And what else should you know about the war in Syria?

6 reasons why women are important in humanitarian aid
August 13, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 reasons why women are important in humanitarian aid

Did you know that women make up over 40% of the half of a million humanitarian workers who provide frontline care during emergencies, wars and disasters? There are many reasons why it is essential to acknowledge the work women do in humanitarian aid, from providing emotional support to empowering young girls. Let us show you how women impact the humanitarian field.

6 reasons why the number of forcibly displaced people in the world hits record high
June 21, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 reasons why the number of forcibly displaced people in the world hits record high

There is now a record number of people worldwide who had to flee their homes. At the end of last year, displaced people exceeded 117 million. The number almost doubled over the last decade. The vast majority were displaced by war or ethnic and other violence. Behind these numbers lie countless human tragedies. Why has the number of forcibly displaced risen for the twelfth year in a row and reached a record high?

6 things you may not know about refugees
June 17, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 things you may not know about refugees

The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. By the end of 2023, there were over 117 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, marking the highest single year increase recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more important facts about refugees.

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient
June 10, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient

There are currently more than 117 million displaced people in the world. Whether they have fled abroad or stayed in their countries, they are trying to start again from zero in new places. Refugees, despite many prejudices, do not wait with their hand out for help, but instead want to work, study and stand on their own two feet. But they need support at the beginning to succeed. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to do just that.