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What Do We Do?
Imagine that an armed conflict erupts in your country. Even if you have no active part in the conflict, you are still likely to suffer: you might see the destruction of your house or neighbourhood, or the death of friends and loved ones; your children might no longer be able to go to school, and the office where you work might no longer exist. All around you, you see the destructive consequences of war and each day another piece of your life is taken away. What's more, if you belong to a minority ethnic group, if you follow a distinct religion, or if your social group or your opinion differs from the accepted norm, then you are likely to be a victim of prejudice and persecution. With little or no rights and your life in grave danger, you are left no choice but to flee the area with whatever you can carry with you. |
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In just the year 2003, there were 23 active armed conflicts in the world. It is estimated that currently a third of the world's population live in situations of conflict. The impact of such conflicts is devastating and may include: Deaths; an increase in the number of single mothers; a massive displacement of populations; the inability of the State to provide basic services including health and education; the destruction of local trade, a moratorium on investment and the collapse of local systems of credit and capital flow; damage to the environment which often leads to natural disasters and disease; famine; an increase in domestic violence; young people without professional training; and children socialized in a climate of violence. |
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RESCATE works to help the victims of such wars and conflicts which are also sources of hunger, poverty, displacement, and migration, as well as individuals requesting political asylum from dictatorships, from personalized persecution, or from the violation of their basic human rights. Given their particular vulnerability during times of conflict, we have a special interest in helping women and children. More specifically, we are active in the following areas: |
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