Ukraine: Protection Cluster Factsheet - April 2021 [EN/RU/UK]
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PROTECTION HIGHLIGHTS
• Protection of Civilians: According to OHCHR, 17 conflict-related civilian casualties were recorded in April. A total of 39 civilian casualties were recorded since January 2021, out of which 77% were due to mines or Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). From January to April 2021 there was a 50% increase in mine/ERW incidents in comparison to the same period in 2020. Partners are concerned with the possible increase of this type of incident, particularly considering that mine-victim assistance is very limited – or unavailable in some areas. Although the general number of civilian casualties due to hostilities is the lowest in the entire period of the conflict, the security situation is still volatile and there has been increasing numbers of incidents reported by INSO (577 security incidents in April) in the area near the contact line. At least 25 houses were damaged as a result of shelling i
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Project Title: Recovery of conflict affected population in Kirkuk governorate for a safe and dignified return in area of origin and strengthening of existing health services.
Implemented in Kirkuk Governorate (with a focus on Hawija and Kirkuk district)
Start Date: April 2019 End Date: June 2021 Duration: 27 months
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1.1 . About Humanity & Inclusion Our vision: Outraged at the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Our mission: HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Bomb disposal teams of the Pulgaon based Central Ammunition Depot were tasked with clearing stockpiles of seized explosives and dangerous scrap material, following the Beirut port explosion last year, which raised awareness about the danger of such materials at yards close to inhabited areas.
Myanmar Humanitarian Update No. 6 | 30 April 2021
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This regular update, covering humanitarian developments in conflict-affected areas from 26 March to 23 April, is produced by OCHA Myanmar in collaboration with the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group and UNHCR. The next update will be issued towards the end of May 2021.
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In south-eastern Myanmar, an estimated 40,000 people have been displaced due to insecurity, armed clashes between the Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), and indiscriminate attacks by the MAF on civilian areas.
In Kachin State, around 5,800 people have been displaced since armed confrontation between the MAF and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) resurged in early March; about 5,000 remain displaced.