Almost 60 per cent of women and girls in Papua New Guinea have experienced some form of physical sexual violence, almost twice the global average. In addition to gender-based violence, the region faces regular violence between tribal groups, and periodic episodes of election-related violence. Janet Kilea, an MSF community engagement supervisor in Jiwaka, brings her personal experience to her role.

Almost 60 per cent of women and girls in Papua New Guinea have experienced some form of physical sexual violence, almost twice the global average. In addition to gender-based violence, the region faces regular violence between tribal groups, and periodic episodes of election-related violence. Janet Kilea, an MSF community engagement supervisor in Jiwaka, brings her personal experience to her role.

Accessing clean, safe water is a daily challenge for people in the tiny remote island nation of Kiribati. Shallow groundwater, which is contaminated with seawater, rubbish and other waste, is the main drinking water source in a region already bearing the brunt of rising sea levels, water and food insecurity. 

Accessing clean, safe water is a daily challenge for people in the tiny remote island nation of Kiribati. Shallow groundwater, which is contaminated with seawater, rubbish and other waste, is the main drinking water source in a region already bearing the brunt of rising sea levels, water and food insecurity. 

Faced with deepening gaps in international aid and rising needs, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is increasingly stepping in to provide life-saving water and sanitation services for hundreds of thousands of refugees and local residents across eastern Chad.

Faced with deepening gaps in international aid and rising needs, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is increasingly stepping in to provide life-saving water and sanitation services for hundreds of thousands of refugees and local residents across eastern Chad.

“One of our main objectives is to serve our patients and our people in any way we can. If we have the ability to help others, we must do it.” 

“One of our main objectives is to serve our patients and our people in any way we can. If we have the ability to help others, we must do it.” 

The constant fear of aggression and violence, committed by Israeli settlers and armed forces, takes a massive toll on the mental health of Palestinians in the West Bank, especially those living in Hebron’s southern countryside like Masafer Yatta. 

The constant fear of aggression and violence, committed by Israeli settlers and armed forces, takes a massive toll on the mental health of Palestinians in the West Bank, especially those living in Hebron’s southern countryside like Masafer Yatta.