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MdM voices its positions and recommendations through press releases that you can find in this section. We also can sign joint statements (other press releases). You can also read the testimonies from the field or from MdM staff.
Lebanon Inauguration ceremony of Aley Healthcare Center for the “Druze Women Association” in Lebanon
The inauguration ceremony of Aley Healthcare Center for the “Druze Women Association” was held on the 8th of August 2019.
Syria Idlib – Syria: Médecins du Monde – Doctors of the World Warns of Escalation in Attacks on Health Facilities
Idlib – Syria: Médecins du Monde – Doctors of the World Warns of Escalation in Attacks on Health Facilities Paris and Istanbul, 16 May 2019 – Since 28 April, the violence in Idlib province in northwest Syria has intensified. The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of persistent attacks that have forced more than 180,000 […]
Palestine Médecins du Monde Statement on the report of the Commission of Inquiry on the 2018 Gaza protests
Médecins du Monde Statement on the report of the Commission of Inquiry on the 2018 Gaza protests Médecins du Monde welcomes the report of the UN independent Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and joins the general condemnation of violence against civilians and in particular that aimed against women, elderly people, children, persons with disabilities, journalists, and […]
Paris, Amman Eight years of conflict: a forgotten but all too real tragedy
Eight years of conflict: a forgotten but all too real tragedy Amman and Paris, 12 March 2019 – 15 March marks the eighth year of a conflict seen less and less on our screens but which is all too real for people in Syria where impunity continues to reign supreme. Humanitarian needs, including for healthcare, […]
World Mental Health Day: An invisible crisis prevails in Syria and Iraq
An invisible crisis is happening in the countries affected by the Syrian and Iraqi crises. Médecins du Monde (MdM) releases a booklet to mark World Mental Health Day (October 10th) in order to shed light on the important mental health and psychosocial needs of people who have been plagued by the protracted Syrian and Iraqi crises. This publication calls upon international and regional decision-makers to consider a response to mental health needs as a priority.
Palestine Band-aid solutions to Gaza’s protracted crisis are not enough
The Médecins du Monde (MDM) chapters in Palestine express their concern about the lack of sustainable solutions when responding to the latest international appeal for emergency funds to cover the health sector’s fuel critical needs. Gaza’s protracted energy crisis won’t be “cured” with Band-Aid donations. MDM calls all stakeholders to aim for more sustainable solutions, in particular for ensuring that all health facilities electricity needs are met.
Syria Idlib Region: Doctors of the World calls for civilians to be protected against a new offensive
The military offensive that has been expected for weeks in the Idlib region may lead to one of the worst humanitarian crises ever seen. This new disaster reflects a country ravaged by more than seven years of war, which has already killed 350,000 people and driven more than five million Syrians to flee.
MdM Chapters in Palestine Statement on the Demolitions in Khan Al-Ahmar and Abu-a-Nuwar
The Médecins du Monde (MdM) chapters in Palestine express great concern and join the international community outrage regarding the demolition of the Bedouin community structures in Abu-a-Nuwar by Israel and the expected demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar, affecting hundreds of Palestinian Bedouins. On 3 July 2018, the Israel Civil Administration (ICA) started to prepare the demolition […]
Syria South Syria military offensive: While the World Cup show goes on in Russia, Moscow backs its Syrian Ally at the expense of the civilian population.
The whole world is blissfully caught up in the World Cup hosted by Russia, and meanwhile, the Syrian government has been leading ground offensives and aerial bombings on the south of Syria, with the help of their Russian ally…
Palestine Palestine-Gaza: Médecins du Monde condemns the use of force
(Paris, 15/05/2018) On the 70th anniversary of the Nakba, Médecins du Monde – Doctors of the World (MdM), which has been operating in Palestine for over 16 years, condemns Israel’s use of force against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians have been demonstrating since 30 March this year, calling for their right to return. 70 […]
Palestine Médecins du Monde (MDM) Chapters in Palestine Statement on the excessive use of force against civilians in Gaza
The MDM chapters working in Palestine express their deepest concern regarding Israel’s violent response against Palestinian civilians demonstrating near the perimeter fence with Israel in Gaza. In the short span of only six Fridays, the Israeli army has killed 45 Palestinians, including four children, and injured more than 7,930 civilians protesting for their right to […]
Syria Medecins du Monde calls on the Brussels Conference to address the critical impact of the Syrian Crisis on access to healthcare.
23 April 2018 The European Union and the United Nations will co-chair the ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ conference taking place in Brussels on 24-25 April. Against the backdrop of a deteriorated humanitarian context, this event aims to mobilise humanitarian aid to Syrians inside the country and residing in host countries. Médecins du Monde […]