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An Iraqi mother from a village just north of Mosul describes how her family managed to survive under harsh ISIS rule, and how they were finally able to escape.

Violence is escalating in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, where refugees and local communities are reeling from a year of multiple humanitarian disasters.

The IRC’s Nancy Dent describes her experiences confronting the largest European refugee crisis since World War II.

Our report findings convey a powerful message: normal life remains out of reach for millions of Ukrainians. As we commemorate a decade of conflict, it is imperative for the world to recognize that solidarity has no expiration date, and the humanitarian response to this war requires sustained support.