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October 1, 2024

The War the World is Turning a Blind Eye To: What You Need to Know About the Crisis in Sudan

The UN reports that the people of Sudan are trapped in a hell of brutal violence and famine. By September 2024, 2.5 million people could die of starvation, experts from a Dutch think tank warned in a May report. The food security situation has rapidly deteriorated due to logistical disruptions caused by the conflict, crop…
November 24, 2023

Language matters. How to write and speak about Palestine and Israel?

Media reports of the Hamas attack on Israel and the bombing of Gaza lead once again to questions about the language used by public speakers. Both the writers and the recipients should be alert to the common pitfalls
November 10, 2023

What is Zionism, how was Hamas founded, and who is establishing settlements in the West Bank?

To make it easier for you to find your way in the maze of information, we publish a short guide to the most important concepts related to the escalation of military operations in the Gaza Strip and Israel
July 10, 2023

More than a ritual. The Muslim prayer

The Muslim prayer is more than a religious ritual. It is not only one of the pillars of Islam, or the duties of every Muslim, but also a series of preparations, acts and movements. So what do you need to know about salat, prayer in Islam?
May 15, 2023

It is 75 years since the Nakba. What do you need to know about the tragedy?

On 15 May, Palestinians commemorate the events of 1948 – the mass displacement and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people. The catastrophe is known as Nakba, and this year marks its 75th anniversary
May 12, 2023

Beyond Repair? Lebanon’s Collapsing Financial System

Political instability, rampant corruption, record-level inflation, and a staggering rise in the cost of living. Lebanon’s economic crisis has plunged the country into a state of unprecedented turmoil
May 27, 2021

What does the humanitarian situation of Palestinians look like? How can we help them?

The humanitarian situation of Palestinians is deteriorating with every day. However, everyone of us can help. The Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM) started a fundraising campaign thanks to which Palestinians will get immediate medical help
April 10, 2021

Qatar: Restricting women right strongly affects their mental health

The latest Human Rights Watch report proves that limiting women’s rights strongly affects their mental health. The research concerned Qatar – a country where women are constantly monitored by the so-called male guardian. Their everyday life is often confusingly similar to the reality of the “Handmaid’s Tale”.
April 2, 2021

Mozabmique: Jihadists destroy the country in the forgotten war

Over half a million displaced people, a bloody rebellion, regular attacks on civilians, war crimes and a massive humanitarian crisis. This is the everyday life in Mozambique – one of the poorest and the least developed countries in the world. Its’ inhabitants need immediate help

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