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The Stream: The Reason Behind Nearly Eight Million Venezuelans Fleeing their Country

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Venezuela's ongoing political and economic turmoil has led to a staggering number of people fleeing the country in search of a better life. In a recent episode of The Stream, the roots of this displacement crisis were explored in-depth. Nearly eight million Venezuelans have been forced to leave their homes, with no end in sight to the crisis that has engulfed the nation. The reasons for this mass exodus are varied, ranging from political persecution to severe food and medicine shortages. The Stream delved into the personal stories of those who have been impacted by Venezuela's crisis, shedding light on the struggles they face as they try to...... Read Full article on HadNews

Holding onto Hope: Displaced Palestinians Cling to Possibility of Returning Home

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For many Palestinians, holding on to the keys of the places they have been forced to flee has become a symbol of their unwavering hope to one day return home. This emotional connection to their past and their ancestral land is explored in the powerful documentary, "Keys to Nowhere: Displaced Palestinians Hold on to Hope of Coming Home." The film highlights the stories of individuals who have preserved these keys as a testament to their identity and their right to reclaim what was taken from them. Despite being displaced for generations, these Palestinians continue to hold on to the hope of returning to their homes and villages, even if it se...... Read Full article on HadNews

Law passed in Sierra Leone to prohibit child marriage

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In a significant move towards ending child marriage, Sierra Leone has passed a new law criminalizing the practice. This development marks a crucial step forward in the fight against child marriage in the West African country. The passing of this law is especially important for Sierra Leonean refugees who have resettled in Canada, as they witness a shift in attitudes towards the harmful practice. This legislative change is a positive sign of progress in protecting the rights and well-being of young girls in Sierra Leone. Watch the video by Global News Video "Sierra Leone passes law to end child marriage" was uploaded on 07/01/20...... Read Full article on HadNews

Stories of survival in Sudan | DW Documentary

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Stories of survival in Sudan | DW Documentary A journey into a forgotten conflict. Ten million people have been displaced by the civil war in Sudan, more than in any other crisis worldwide. Of Sudan’s internally displaced persons, a quarter of a million have found refuge in the Nuba Mountains, in the South of the country. The area is difficult to get to. With so few reports from the region reaching a global audience, DW reporter Mariel Müller traveled there to get first-hand accounts from those affected by the war. As is so often the case, women have suffered the most. Three of them share their stories of survival. #documentary #dwdocum...... Read Full article on HadNews