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SwRI expands ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI expands ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification
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May 19, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its fire technology, pharmaceutical development, analytical and environmental chemistry, and chemical engineering research areas. The internationally recognized environmental management framework supports proactive systems and operations to reduce emissions and protect the environment.
"While we already had
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI expands ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification
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May 19, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its fire technology, pharmaceutical development, analytical and environmental chemistry, and chemical engineering research areas. The internationally recognized environmental management framework supports proactive systems and operations to reduce emissions and protect the environment.
"While we already hadmany of the systems in place required to meet this accreditation, we took the important next step of formalizing it," said Karen Martinez, director of SwRI's Fire Technology Department. "The ISO 14001 accreditation should give our clients peace of mind knowing we're doing everything possible to protect our community and environment."
To achieve this expanded third-party certification, SwRI's quality assurance team worked for two years to train staff to maintain proper documentation and adhere to the standard before undergoing external audits. SwRI's automotive engineering research activities had previously received ISO 14001:2015 certification.
"At SwRI, stewardship is one of our core values. We already maintain strict systems to prevent air and water pollution during our operations," said Colby Tate, a manager on SwRI's quality assurance team. "The rigorous process for obtaining certification gives our clients one more reason to work with us."
Conformance to ISO 14001:2015 requires compliance with both external and internal rules, regulations and permits regarding environmental aspects with an emphasis on continual improvement along with regular audits by ISO-certified bodies.
"SwRI's fire testing activities use a customized pollution abatement system to capture smoke and other toxic particulates, keeping them out of the air we breathe. This system is crucial to our fire testing and a big part of how we achieved this ISO accreditation," said Martinez.
For more information visit Fire Research & Engineering, Pharmaceutical Development or Chemistry & Chemical Engineering or contact Camaron Brooks, +1 210 522 2357, Communications Department, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166.
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Original text here: https://www.swri.org/newsroom/press-releases/swri-expands-iso-140012015-environmental-management-certification
Aid cuts left DRC behind on Ebola outbreak - Oxfam is mounting a response
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Aid cuts left DRC behind on Ebola outbreak - Oxfam is mounting a response
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Reacting to the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) -with over 400 cases and 89 deaths confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo -Dr. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam Country Director in the DRC, said:
"This outbreak is hitting a country already stretched to breaking point. Ongoing conflict and years of aid cuts have deepened
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Aid cuts left DRC behind on Ebola outbreak - Oxfam is mounting a response
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Reacting to the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) -with over 400 cases and 89 deaths confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo -Dr. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam Country Director in the DRC, said:
"This outbreak is hitting a country already stretched to breaking point. Ongoing conflict and years of aid cuts have deepeneda humanitarian crisis of staggering scale: One in four people are going hungry. Those same aid cuts left DRC effectively blind to Ebola, weakening the surveillance systems that should have detected this outbreak weeks earlier.
"Our partners are sending us deeply alarming reports. One doctor in Mongwalu Health Zone, Ituri told us: 'There are already deaths in the community. When people die at home, it means there are many more undetected cases. Yesterday alone, we had 15 confirmed cases in isolation. By the time patients reach us, it is often too late to save them.' With millions lacking access to functioning health facilities, this novel strain risks an already catastrophic crisis over the edge.
"Oxfam and its partners are mounting an emergency response in Ituri, providing clean water, sanitation and health awareness to affected communities. But this crisis is arriving at a moment of critically depleted humanitarian funding. Without urgent financial assistance, efforts to save lives risk being fatally undermined."
Notes to editors
* Oxfam's Ebola response is focused on public health promotion and supporting community lead solutions to break the chain of transmission. Oxfam will also be providing safe, clean water in affected communities and improving the infrastructures of health centers.
* Oxfam needs nearly $13.5 million to scale up its emergency response in DRC, aiming to reach most vulnerable communities in Bunia, Beni and Butembo regions.
* According to the latest IPC findings, 26.5 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity from January to June 2026, including 3.6 million in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) and 22.9 million in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis).
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Original text here: https://www.oxfamamerica.org/press/aid-cuts-left-drc-behind-on-ebola-outbreak-oxfam-is-mounting-a-response/
AFP-WI Congratulates Tom Tiffany on Receiving GOP Endorsement for Governor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WI Congratulates Tom Tiffany on Receiving GOP Endorsement for Governor
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Madison, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) congratulated Tom Tiffany after he secured the official endorsement for governor from the Wisconsin Republican Party at their convention over the weekend.
Tom will now face off against one of the radical, far-left Democrats looking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers. Wisconsinites will have a choice; either four more years of the policies that
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WI Congratulates Tom Tiffany on Receiving GOP Endorsement for Governor
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Madison, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) congratulated Tom Tiffany after he secured the official endorsement for governor from the Wisconsin Republican Party at their convention over the weekend.
Tom will now face off against one of the radical, far-left Democrats looking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers. Wisconsinites will have a choice; either four more years of the policies thatturned Wisconsin into one of the Midwest's most expensive states, or a new beginning under Tom's principled leadership.
AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement:
"We endorsed Tom because he represents an end to the chaos of radical liberal policies that are making life unaffordable for Wisconsin families, seniors and small businesses. This November, Wisconsinites have the chance to right the ship by voting to put Tom at the helm.
"Wisconsinites have had enough of the excessive regulations, watching monthly bills increase by more than $2 billion since 2019, and the 400-year property tax hike being forced onto hardworking families. Tom has promised to change all of that starting on day one, and as the state's largest grassroots organization we will make sure every Wisconsinite knows what's at stake when they head to the ballot box."
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Original text here: https://americansforprosperity.org/press-release/afp-wi-congratulates-tom-tiffany-on-receiving-gop-endorsement-for-governor/
ADC Defends Medford Residents' Right to Demand Values-Aligned Use of Taxpayer Funds
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Defends Medford Residents' Right to Demand Values-Aligned Use of Taxpayer Funds
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has taken another step to protect Arab Americans, and all Americans, from efforts to suppress lawful civic action and democratic accountability.
ADC, serving as co-counsel alongside Jonathan Wallace, filed an opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike in the federal challenge to Medford, Massachusetts' Values-Aligned
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Defends Medford Residents' Right to Demand Values-Aligned Use of Taxpayer Funds
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has taken another step to protect Arab Americans, and all Americans, from efforts to suppress lawful civic action and democratic accountability.
ADC, serving as co-counsel alongside Jonathan Wallace, filed an opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike in the federal challenge to Medford, Massachusetts' Values-AlignedLocal Investments Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits the city from investing public funds in companies tied to weapons manufacturing, fossil fuels, private prisons, and severe violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.
Although the ordinance does not mention Israel, opponents have sought to invalidate it by arguing that it intrudes into the federal executive branch's purview to set foreign policy. The challenge threatens Medford residents' right to defend a law their city passed -and could weaken similar local laws across the country that give communities a voice in how taxpayer dollars are invested.
"Across the country, we are witnessing a rapid descent into anti-democratic practices aimed at silencing communities when they organize for Palestine, express dissent from government overreach, and demand accountability from those in power," said ADC Interim President Jenin Younes. "Medford residents exercised their civic rights to demand that their taxpayer dollars not be used to fund mass harm or conduct at odds with their values. But instead of respecting that democratic process, opponents of the ordinance and city officials are working to block the will of the people, invoking inapplicable arguments about the federal executive's power. ADC will continue fighting these efforts in the courts, in the halls of power, and at every level of authority."
ADC's filing makes clear what is at stake: Medford residents fought for a law requiring their city to invest public money in line with their values. The City passed that law. But now, city officials have said they do not intend to enforce it during this litigation, while opponents are trying to stop residents from defending it in court. That's government overreach. ADC is asking the court to reject Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike and allow Medford residents to defend the law they helped pass.
"This case is about more than one ordinance in one city," said ADC Staff Attorney Malak Afaneh. "It is about whether residents can use democratic processes to demand ethical public investment without being dragged into court and intimidated. This is likely a test case; if the plaintiffs prevail, they will likely attempt to use this theory throughout the country to infringe Americans' First Amendment rights. We are opposing that effort because communities have the right to defend the laws they fought to pass."Visit adc.org/legal to learn more about this case.
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Original text here: https://adc.org/adc-defends-medford-residents-right-to-demand-values-aligned-use-of-taxpayer-funds/
Activists Attack Secure Elections
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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Activists Attack Secure Elections
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FAIR shows challenges to President's executive order must fail
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts showing why challenges to President Trump's executive order helping to ensure that only citizens vote in federal elections must be dismissed by the court.
The plaintiffs claim that the President has no authority for his order,
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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Activists Attack Secure Elections
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FAIR shows challenges to President's executive order must fail
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts showing why challenges to President Trump's executive order helping to ensure that only citizens vote in federal elections must be dismissed by the court.
The plaintiffs claim that the President has no authority for his order,in which he provides for the creation of lists of citizen voters in each state and the transmission of these lists to the states. But the President's executive order setting this system up says that the order is being issued pursuant to his authority under the Guarantee Clause of the Constitution, which places a duty on the United States to guarantee to each state a republican form of government.
As FAIR notes in its brief, the President is a principal component of the United States government, since its executive power is vested in him. He therefore may act, consistently with federal law, to guarantee to states a republican form of government. Also, since citizen self-government is a constitutional right rooted in the very nature of representative democracy, vindicating that right by keeping noncitizens from voting is essential to maintaining a republican form of government. The President's order is therefore an exercise of his direct constitutional power under the Guarantee Clause.
Because the authority for his order comes from the Constitution, and the President is not an agency, his order cannot be reviewed by courts under the Administrative Procedure Act. Nor can the acts of the President's subordinates in carrying out the order be so reviewed; they act not as agency heads under a statute, but merely as agents of the President acting under his constitutional authority, and thus their actions, too, are unreviewable presidential actions.
"To the extent aliens vote, citizens don't govern themselves," said Christopher J. Hajec, deputy general counsel of FAIR. "So when President Trump gives an order designed to keep aliens from voting, he is protecting government by the people, and his authority to do that comes straight from the Guarantee Clause. We hope the court realizes that because Trump is exercising direct constitutional authority here, neither his action nor those of his subordinates can be reviewed under the Administrative Procedure Act, and throws these cases out."
The cases are League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, No. 1:26-cv-11549, and California v. Trump, No. 1:26-cv-11581 (D. Mass.).
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Original text here: https://www.fairus.org/press-releases/activists-attack-secure-elections
A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits People with Disabilities
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
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A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits People with Disabilities
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BEIRUT, LEBANON - Since March 2, 2026, Lebanon has experienced a significant escalation in hostilities, marked by intensified airstrikes and expanded military activity across multiple regions of the country, particularly southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, Beirut, and Beirut's southern suburbs. The scale and geographic spread of hostilities have resulted in civilian casualties, large-scale
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
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A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits People with Disabilities
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BEIRUT, LEBANON - Since March 2, 2026, Lebanon has experienced a significant escalation in hostilities, marked by intensified airstrikes and expanded military activity across multiple regions of the country, particularly southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, Beirut, and Beirut's southern suburbs. The scale and geographic spread of hostilities have resulted in civilian casualties, large-scaledisplacement, damage to critical infrastructure, and widespread disruption to essential services.
People with disabilities remain among the hardest hit and often the most overlooked groups. As of May 2026, they continue to represent around 10% of Lebanon's population (over 400,000+ individuals), highlighting that exclusion extends far beyond those formally identified. At least 2,695 people with disabilities have been officially identified in collective shelters, yet this remains a partial figure that does not reflect the full scope of need, as many individuals remain unregistered or outside formal systems.
Shelters
631 shelters are open, of which 178 have the capacity to accept new Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); the largest numbers are in Mount Lebanon, Beirut, and the South. Even in those designated as being accessible, people with disabilities and older people still have to deal with overcrowded pathways and toilets that are only accessible by stairs
The absence of electricity, lighting, and privacy undermines dignity and creates a dangerous situation. For individuals with limited mobility, women and children, and persons with disabilities, these are systemic obstacles that increase the risk of violence, falls, and social isolation.
Health
The health system remains severely strained, with 3 hospitals and 41 PHCCs (Primary Health Care Centers) still closed, and 6 PHCCs operating at reduced capacity, mainly providing chronic disease and emergency services. Access constraints continue in the South, Nabatiyeh, and Baalbek-El Hermel, where insecurity and mobility restrictions limit service delivery.
Education
Education in Lebanon has been severely disrupted by conflict, displacement, and school closures. Of 690 collective shelters, 365 are public schools, and 58 are Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, significantly reducing the number of learning spaces. Ongoing closures and insecurity continue to affect approximately 131,500 learners, including 115,100 school students.
Explosive Contamination
In South Lebanon and Nabatieh governorates, where insecurity, military presence, damaged infrastructure, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination continue to pose significant risks
Key Figures/Facts
* 1,049K self-registered Internally Displaced People (IDP).
* 125,621 displaced individuals are internally sheltered across 622 emergency collective sites, managed by the country's Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit.
* The highest concentration of shelters is in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.
* There are now 44,800 children among about 125,000 people in collective shelters.
* Women and girls constituted 52% of the shelter population.
* An estimated 770,000 children are experiencing heightened distress from repeated exposure to violence, loss, and displacement.
HI's Response
From the first days of the escalation, HI in Lebanon mobilized to respond to the needs.
* Since March 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), HI has been conducting rehabilitation needs assessments for persons with disabilities and older persons in collective shelters across Baabda and Aley districts.
* An initial assessment covered 28 shelters in Baabda and 53 in Aley, followed by technical assessments in 16 shelters in Baabda and 4 in Aley.
* To date, 228 persons with functional difficulties have been assessed for rehabilitation services by HI teams, including 171 individuals identified through MOPH referrals.
* In parallel, HI contributed to the Rapid Health Assessment led by the Health Sector at facility and community levels by conducting assessments at two Primary Health Care Centers (Jeitawi and Makhzoumi) and supporting the identification of functional and rehabilitation needs among the affected population.
Rehabilitation
A total of 228 people with functional difficulties were first assessed for rehabilitation services by HI teams and their implementing partner, Mousawat. Following these assessments:
* 86 beneficiaries received 297 rehabilitation sessions.
* 80 persons received 149 assistive devices.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
* 28 safe deliveries covered by HI since the escalation.
* 37 successful referrals for deliveries.
* 91 women received antenatal care consultations.
* 122 baby kits distributed.
* 1385 menstrual hygiene management kits distributed.
* 15 individuals participated in 32 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions conducted.
* 132 individuals participated in 13 group sessions since the escalation.
* 66 survivors have been receiving GBV case management since the escalation.
* 33 survivors identified prior to the escalation continued receiving GBV case management.
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
* 25102 flyers distributed to 3,903 displaced persons.
* 16 online sessions organized, reaching 216 Beneficiaries.
* 7 Face-to-Face sessions for 106 Beneficiaries.
* Billboard campaign launched along the Highway from Khaldeh to Saida.
Inclusive Humanitarian Action
A total of 471 children participated in recreational and psychosocial support (PSS) activities designed to help them express emotions, build social skills, and cope with stress. Among them;
* 376 children received PSS kits to support continued emotional well-being and engagement beyond structured sessions.
* 55 children were identified and referred for complementary services to ensure targeted support tailored to their needs.
* To strengthen family and caregiver support, 96 parents and caregivers participated in awareness sessions focused on understanding stress and its impact, as well as practical coping strategies.
Spokespersons are available for interviews upon request.
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Original text here: https://www.hi-us.org/en/a-war-of-exclusion-lebanon-s-displacement-crisis-hits-disabled-hardest
A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits Disabled Hardest
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
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A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits Disabled Hardest
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BEIRUT, LEBANON - Since March 2, 2026, Lebanon has experienced a significant escalation in hostilities, marked by intensified airstrikes and expanded military activity across multiple regions of the country, particularly southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, Beirut, and Beirut's southern suburbs. The scale and geographic spread of hostilities have resulted in civilian casualties, large-scale displacement,
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release:
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A War of Exclusion: Lebanon's Displacement Crisis Hits Disabled Hardest
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BEIRUT, LEBANON - Since March 2, 2026, Lebanon has experienced a significant escalation in hostilities, marked by intensified airstrikes and expanded military activity across multiple regions of the country, particularly southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, Beirut, and Beirut's southern suburbs. The scale and geographic spread of hostilities have resulted in civilian casualties, large-scale displacement,damage to critical infrastructure, and widespread disruption to essential services.
People with disabilities remain among the hardest hit and often the most overlooked groups. As of May 2026, they continue to represent around 10% of Lebanon's population (over 400,000+ individuals), highlighting that exclusion extends far beyond those formally identified. At least 2,695 people with disabilities have been officially identified in collective shelters, yet this remains a partial figure that does not reflect the full scope of need, as many individuals remain unregistered or outside formal systems.
Shelters
631 shelters are open, of which 178 have the capacity to accept new Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs); the largest numbers are in Mount Lebanon, Beirut, and the South. Even in those designated as being accessible, people with disabilities and older people still have to deal with overcrowded pathways and toilets that are only accessible by stairs
The absence of electricity, lighting, and privacy undermines dignity and creates a dangerous situation. For individuals with limited mobility, women and children, and persons with disabilities, these are systemic obstacles that increase the risk of violence, falls, and social isolation.
Health
The health system remains severely strained, with 3 hospitals and 41 PHCCs (Primary Health Care Centers) still closed, and 6 PHCCs operating at reduced capacity, mainly providing chronic disease and emergency services. Access constraints continue in the South, Nabatiyeh, and Baalbek-El Hermel, where insecurity and mobility restrictions limit service delivery.
Education
Education in Lebanon has been severely disrupted by conflict, displacement, and school closures. Of 690 collective shelters, 365 are public schools, and 58 are Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, significantly reducing the number of learning spaces. Ongoing closures and insecurity continue to affect approximately 131,500 learners, including 115,100 school students.
Explosive Contamination
In South Lebanon and Nabatieh governorates, where insecurity, military presence, damaged infrastructure, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination continue to pose significant risks
Key Figures/Facts
* 1,049K self-registered Internally Displaced People (IDP).
* 125,621 Disaster Risk Management (DRM) displaced in collective shelters 622 (DRM) Shelters.
* The highest concentration of shelters is in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.
* There are now 44,800 children among about 125,000 people in collective shelters.
* Women and girls constituted 52% of the shelter population.
* An estimated 770,000 children are experiencing heightened distress from repeated exposure to violence, loss, and displacement.
HI's Response
From the first days of the escalation, HI in Lebanon mobilized to respond to the needs.
* Since March 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), HI has been conducting rehabilitation needs assessments for persons with disabilities and older persons in collective shelters across Baabda and Aley districts.
* An initial assessment covered 28 shelters in Baabda and 53 in Aley, followed by technical assessments in 16 shelters in Baabda and 4 in Aley.
* To date, 228 persons with functional difficulties have been assessed for rehabilitation services by HI teams, including 171 individuals identified through MOPH referrals.
* In parallel, HI contributed to the Rapid Health Assessment led by the Health Sector at facility and community levels by conducting assessments at two Primary Health Care Centers (Jeitawi and Makhzoumi) and supporting the identification of functional and rehabilitation needs among the affected population.
Rehabilitation
A total of 228 people with functional difficulties were first assessed for rehabilitation services by HI teams and their implementing partner, Mousawat. Following these assessments:
* 86 beneficiaries received 297 rehabilitation sessions.
* 80 persons received 149 assistive devices.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
* 28 safe deliveries covered by HI since the escalation.
* 37 successful referrals for deliveries.
* 91 women received antenatal care consultations.
* 122 baby kits distributed.
* 1385 menstrual hygiene management kits distributed.
* 15 individuals participated in 32 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions conducted.
* 132 individuals participated in 13 group sessions since the escalation.
* 66 survivors have been receiving GBV case management since the escalation.
* 33 survivors identified prior to the escalation continued receiving GBV case management.
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
* 25102 flyers distributed to 3,903 displaced persons.
* 16 online sessions organized, reaching 216 Beneficiaries.
* 7 Face-to-Face sessions for 106 Beneficiaries.
* Billboard campaign launched along the Highway from Khaldeh to Saida.
Inclusive Humanitarian Action
A total of 471 children participated in recreational and psychosocial support (PSS) activities designed to help them express emotions, build social skills, and cope with stress. Among them;
* 376 children received PSS kits to support continued emotional well-being and engagement beyond structured sessions.
* 55 children were identified and referred for complementary services to ensure targeted support tailored to their needs.
* To strengthen family and caregiver support, 96 parents and caregivers participated in awareness sessions focused on understanding stress and its impact, as well as practical coping strategies.
Spokespersons are available for interviews upon request.
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Original text here: https://www.hi-us.org/en/a-war-of-exclusion-lebanon-s-displacement-crisis-hits-disabled-hardest
"The Arena" Episode Seven: What the Heck Happened to "Virgnia"!?
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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"The Arena" Episode Seven: What the Heck Happened to "Virgnia"!?
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On this week's episode of "The Arena," AFL President Gene Hamilton, AFL Senior Counsel Ian Prior, AFL General Counsel Julie Strauss, and AFL Executive Director of External Affairs Alexa Vance discuss the state of affairs in Virginia, including the Supreme Court of Virginia's decision that stopped a major weaponized redistricting effort, embarrassing mistakes from the Virginia Attorney General's
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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"The Arena" Episode Seven: What the Heck Happened to "Virgnia"!?
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On this week's episode of "The Arena," AFL President Gene Hamilton, AFL Senior Counsel Ian Prior, AFL General Counsel Julie Strauss, and AFL Executive Director of External Affairs Alexa Vance discuss the state of affairs in Virginia, including the Supreme Court of Virginia's decision that stopped a major weaponized redistricting effort, embarrassing mistakes from the Virginia Attorney General'soffice, and the privacy and safety crisis in Loudoun County schools.
The team also discusses how certain prosecutors are letting violent criminals back onto the streets while giving special legal breaks to illegal immigrants.
In this episode, Gene, Ian, Julie, and Alexa discuss:
* Virginia's downfall under leftist leadership.
* How the court is positioned to stop political shortcuts.
* The never-ending struggle for common sense in school single-sex spaces.
* Government officials prioritizing illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens.
Watch Episode Seven of "The Arena" here.
Follow "The Arena" on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Follow "The Arena" on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Truth Social.
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Original text here: https://aflegal.org/press-release/the-arena-episode-seven-what-the-heck-happened-to-virgnia/
