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Doctors and MPs demand evidence on migrant healthcare policies

Signed by The Academy of Royal Medical Colleges and politicians including Lord Hunt of Kings Health, David Lammy MP, Caroline Lucas MP and Kate Green MP, the letter claimed the reviews received “evidence of deterrence and serious harm” caused by these policies.

Tropical Cyclone Idai devastates Mozambique

On the evening of March 14th, Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique. Thousands were left homeless and crops, livestock and infrastructure have been destroyed.

Statement On The Report Of The Commission Of Inquiry On The 2018 Gaza Protests

Doctors of the World welcomes the report of the UN CoI and joins the general condemnation of violence against civilians

INGO statement on the attacks in Hajjah andrenewed fighting in Hodeidah

INGOs in Yemen strongly condemn the horrific attacks in Hajjah governorate on Sunday which according to the UN killed 22 people and injured many more.

Global Clinic Crowdfunder

After witnessing these issues in the countries where we work, Doctors of the World felt a call to action. We rallied our most experienced medical professionals and worked with a world-class team of architects and engineers to build a solution. The result is the Global Clinic.

International Women’s Day at the Women and Children’s Clinic – the focus on a fairer world

From a medical perspective, being a woman can have a significant impact on health. This is due to biological factors and gender related factors.

Unsung Hero: Sanu

My name is Sanu Nani Magar and I am 48. I come from Ward Number 4 in Dhadingbesi Municipality, Nepal. I didn’t choose to come here and sort the waste, but life was tough and I needed to find work and to earn money.

Unsung Hero: Diana

I would like to move forward with my life. I want to help train other women who have suffered the same difficulties, the same problems, and try to guide them in the right direction. I want to show them that we should not let anyone abuse us physically or verbally.

Unsung Hero: Rajwa

I try to gather my courage and my strength. When I have something to say, I say it. I don’t want to keep silent; I want to stand up for my rights.

Unsung Heroes – Powerful stories from across the world

Inspired by a desire to bear witness to the violence against women, the Unsung Heroes photography project – by portrait artist Denis Rouvre – gives a voice to women from all over the world.

Unsung Hero: Anny

This was the time when I promised myself that I would become a “Voice of the Voiceless”. My activism began by advocating on behalf of women and girls in refugee reception centres.