Society

Despite civil war, Ramadan in Yemen remains a blessed affair
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Despite nearly a decade of war and economic crisis, Ramadan customs and traditions in Yemen continue to shine brightly alongside their generous spirit.
Inside the TikTok trend exploiting child hunger in NW Syria
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In recent years a disturbing trend has grown in NW Syria of TikTok livestreams featuring children begging viewers for gifts and getting food in return.
Gazans struggle to escape the cycle of starving to fasting in Ramadan
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Half of Gaza is suffering from severe malnutrition, leading medical professionals to question whether or not Gazans should be fasting during Ramadan.
Homesick Syrian refugees in Europe crave spirit of Ramadan
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Unable to return home or see family, Syrians in Europe express feelings of depression, social isolation, and detachment during the holy month of Ramadan.
Stripped and abused, women in Gaza wish they 'died sooner'
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Gaza is one of the world's most dangerous places to be a woman. Women are subjected to abuse and torture whilst detained by Israel or killed while fleeing.
Open kitchens become lifeline for UK Muslims during Ramadan
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The Open Kitchen is helping out with the cost of living crisis by providing food during Ramadan, as 39% of UK Muslims live in the UK's most deprived areas.
'Authorities fear us': Syrian women activists speak up
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On the 13th anniversary of the Syrian revolution, just days after IWD, Syrian women describe how their activism has shaped the landscape of their society.
Breaking bread in Gaza is a matter of life and death
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Baking bread in Gaza has become a luxury. The price of a bag of flour has skyrocketed to $700, forcing families to turn to animal feed or risk their lives.
Children in Gaza are dying of starvation at a sickening rate
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Reports of hunger and malnutrition are rife across Gaza. By depriving Gaza of food and water, Israel's assault is literally starving children to death.
'Suffocated' Gazans turn to crowdfunding in do-or-die moment
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Desperate Gazans in Rafah have resorted to online crowdfunding campaigns to assist in their survival - to either evacuate to Egypt or to remain at home.