Youth Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa
The International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs (IOHR) Appoints Artist Mohammed Majzoub as Youth Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa Beirut, October 7, 2025 In a step that reflects the union of art and humanitarian purpose, the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs (IOHR) has announced the appointment of […]
Important official visit to Lebanon to promote human rights and support refugees
As part of its ongoing efforts to support refugees and the most vulnerable groups in the Middle East, the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs conducted an official visit to Lebanon to strengthen cooperation with local official bodies and enhance strategic partnerships. Beirut’s Governor received a high-level delegation from the organization, headed by […]
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#Press_Statement Dr. Majed Rukbi – High Commissioner for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugees (IOHR): “The situation in Syria is catastrophic and calls for urgent international intervention and broad cooperation from all nations to help extinguish the fires and save what can still be saved.” Dr. […]
High Commissioner Majed Al-Rukabi Calls for International Solidarity with Latakia Wildfire Victims through the “Nafas” Campaign.
Here is the professional English translation of your official statement: Official Statement Dr. Majed Al-Rukabi – High Commissioner for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs (IOHR): “In light of the escalating environmental and humanitarian disaster unfolding in rural Latakia and the Syrian coast due to […]
Launching the “Nafas – Your Right to Life” Campaign in Response to the Latakia Wildfire Disaster.
Here is your professional English translation: The International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee Affairs, in cooperation with the International Aviation Services Organization (IASO), has announced the launch of an urgent humanitarian campaign entitled “Nafas – Your Right to Life”, led by Dr. Majed Al-Rukabi, High Commissioner for the Middle East and North Africa. This […]
The Latakia Wildfire Disaster Reveals the Fragility of the Humanitarian Reality.
Since the beginning of July 2025, Latakia Governorate has been witnessing massive wildfires that have caused widespread destruction to forests and agricultural lands, with the burned area exceeding 10,000 hectares spread across 28 different areas in rural Latakia. These fires have not only devastated the environment but have also turned into a humanitarian disaster threatening […]
Humanitarian Warning: Smart Technologies May Threaten the Rights of Marginalized Communities in the Absence of Regulation
Statement Issued by the International Organization for Human Rights and Refugee AffairsWarning and Recommendation Regarding the Unregulated Use of Smart Technologies in Tracking Marginalized CommunitiesMiddle East and North Africa – June 7, 2025 With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies—particularly facial recognition systems and data analysis tools—new challenges have emerged related to their use […]
International Children’s day: protecting the health of refugee children in a challenging world
World children’s day is an annual event celebrated on November 20 every year, with the aim of promoting awareness of children’s rights and ensuring the improvement of their lives around the world. This day symbolizes the global commitment to protect the rights of children and ensure that they enjoy a better future, away from displacement, […]
The increase in the number of refugees as a result of the worsening security situation in Sudan
Due to the continuation of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the country has entered one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, which led to the outbreak of a wave of great suffering that inflicted heavy damage on civilians. This humanitarian crisis is one of the most serious situations witnessed in the region in […]
Lebanon: urgent call for humanitarian support and cessation of violence by the UN High Commissioner for refugees
From the Lebanese capital Beirut, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for increased international support to address the humanitarian catastrophe sweeping Lebanon. He said that helping those affected by the escalation is an urgent moral matter. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi is visiting Beirut to express his solidarity with Lebanon and to […]