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Humanitarian aid

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Middle East: Why the UN accuses Israel of war crimes.

The United Nations Human Rights Office has sharply criticized the violence during the distribution of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip: "The Israeli military must stop shooting at people trying to get food," the OHCHR said.

By Markus Bickel

Analyse

Cuts in humanitarian aid: How NGOs are affected.

The global cutbacks in humanitarian aid are having an immense impact. NGOs are particularly affected, which is why the German Development Institute is calling for a stronger role for private and church foundations.

By Table.Briefings

Feature

Earthquake: Rescue efforts make rapid progress

The worst earthquake in China in almost a decade is a tragedy for those affected. However, it is clear that the authorities have learned a lot since the big 2008 Wenchuan quake that killed over 70,000 people.

By Jörn Petring

Opinion

Climate crisis in failed states: Humanitarian aid at its limit

The flood disaster in Libya is yet another example that clearly shows that the effects of climate change are exacerbated where government structures are weak or non-existent. This is where humanitarian aid is particularly difficult. It is up to politicians to tackle this – including through ambitious climate efforts.

By Redaktion Table

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Opinion

Why the decisions at COP27 can save lives

Floods, malaria, displacement: The climate crisis threatens the health of people in many parts of the world. Limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees is critical, according to Carol Devine and Elisa de Siqueira. From COP27, they expect action on continued greenhouse gas reductions and more resources for health protection.

By Redaktion Table