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MAP calls for protection of civilians in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes kill four children

MAP is deeply alarmed by the killing of 13 Palestinians in airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in the early hours of Tuesday 9 May.

“Just because you lose your limb, it doesn’t mean you lose your life”: The advocate rallying for disability rights in Gaza

In this blog, Naji Naji, a board member at the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) and disability rights consultant, shares his experiences growing up with a disability in Gaza and how SDF’s work has improved his knowledge and rights activism.

Chronic impunity continues to prevail for grave attacks on Palestinian healthcare

On the five year anniversary of the start of the “Great March of Return” protests in Gaza, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, MAP and LPHR raise the alarm that chronic impunity continues to prevail for grave attacks on Palestinian healthcare.

Five years on from the Great March of Return wounds are still unhealed

Ahmad is still being treated for a gunshot wound he sustained during the ‘Great March of Return’ protests in Gaza, five years ago today.

Gaza neurosurgeon develops skills and expertise during training at London hospital

Dr Hazem Kuheil was nominated by the Palestinian Ministry of Health to attend a four-week clinical observership at King’s College Hospital in London.

Recovering from malnutrition in Gaza: Three-year-old Aya’s story

Three-year-old Aya has recently recovered from severe wasting which was spotted and diagnosed by the community health screening team at Ard El Insan (AEI), MAP’s partner in Gaza.

Living with a disability in Gaza: Lama’s journey to independence

Lama has difficulties in a range of cognitive tasks, but CFTA’s Women’s Health Centre in Gaza is helping her on her journey to independence.

Inclusion, independence, and dignity: Supporting people with disabilities to attain their rights in Gaza

In 2020, MAP examined the barriers to inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, learning difficulties and autism in society in Gaza. In this blog, we share the results and how we are supporting people with disabilities to attain their rights.

Watch: MAP’s training inspires the next generation of Gaza’s physiotherapists

Our new video highlights how MAP’s missions provide on-the-job training and help build the skills of Gaza’s next generation of physiotherapists.

At least 21 Palestinians killed in Gaza refugee camp fire

MAP is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of at least 21 Palestinians, including 10 children, following a fire in a residential building in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp last night.

Samira’s struggle as a breast cancer survivor: “I wish to receive the treatment I need and have relief from these hardships”

“I used to be strong and healthy and was easily able to do outside activities. But I can’t anymore. Since going through chemotherapy, I have lost my voice and I breathe very heavily,” she said.

A journey of despair and hope for one breast cancer survivor in Gaza

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read Ghalia's story who has been denied access to breast cancer care four times and is now waiting for her permit to be approved to attend her second radiotherapy session outside Gaza.

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