Dr. Bernardo, the volunteer medical doctor and director of St. Charles Clinic, has been nominated to serve on a Committee on Women Facing Crises: Human Rights, Refugees, and Violence Against Women of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the highest body that looks into women’s health and advises the World Health Organization (WHO) […]

25th May is celebrated as Africa Day. In South Africa, May is celebrated as Africa Month every year. AfriTrade Business Chamber, as an organization, celebrated Africa Day on 31st May 2025. AfriTrade focuses on many areas, including policy advocacy, networking, partnerships, and collaboration, to mention a few. The aim of hosting the gala dinner and […]

From 12 to 14 March 2024, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) hosted a workshop titled “Faith Sector’s Engagement with Migrants, Refugees for Health and HIV Care” at the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The gathering brought together 75 participants from over 20 countries spanning five continents. It included members of organizations […]

Since January 2024, ICMC has partnered with the Saint Charles’ Clinic in La Rochelle, Johannesburg, to provide primary healthcare to migrant and refugee women as well as underprivileged South African women. The clinic opened in August 2023, thanks in no small part to the efforts and determination of its director, Father Eduardo Gabriel of the […]

The partnership between the Jordan Ministry of Health and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) through the Ahlan Simsim initiative represents a groundbreaking approach to integrating early childhood development (ECD) into Jordan’s healthcare system. More info. Read the report. For more info, please contact Elana Banin at Elana.Banin@rescue.org.

The report developed by the International Rescuee Committee (IRC) shares learning from Ahlan Simsim’s experience in the MENA region. It concludes with a set of recommendations for funders, policymakers, and implementers, and advocates for nimble funding strategies; a dedicated focus on children and caregivers; and the integration of funding, research, and data for impactful global outcomes across sectors. More info. Read the report. For more info, […]

The World Health Organization’s fifth edition of the Health for All Film Festival features a special prize category titled “Migrants and Refugees Health” for short films that highlight the significant health challenges faced by refugees and migrants and their health needs. View and comment on your favourite shortlisted films and champion them on social media using the hashtag #Film4Health. Read more about […]

Colombia has been selected to host the World Health Organization’s Fifth Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health, reflecting the country’s critical role in addressing these populations’ health challenges. This hybrid event offers a platform to share best practices in refugees and migrant healthcare with a global audience, with more than 5,000 participants expected to attend. […]

The GRF 2023 was widely hailed as a success, demonstrating diversity, dynamism, and positive community building despite growing global challenges. The participation of over 4,000 people in-person (including more than 320 refugees and stateless persons) and 10,000 virtually demonstrated remarkable political will and solidarity. The GRF 2023 Outcome Document is now available, as well as the Roadmap to the High-Level Officials Meeting (HLOM) […]