Geflüchtete aus dem Süden des Libanon, Saida

Emergency Aid

Standing by the people of Lebanon

The war is escalating. Tens of thousands are fleeing from the bombs. medico supports partner organizations in caring for the refugees.

From Gaza to Sri Lanka

Health as a target

Hospitals and medical staff are highly protected under international law. But they are increasingly under attack. From Felix Litschauer.

medico international

For 50 years medico international has been promoting the human right to health. Together with our partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America we are striving to achieve living situations that allow the best possible level of health.

In 1997 medico and other members of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Campaign

Freedom of Movement Fund

Together for the right to protection, refuge and a life in dignity Read more

Interview

Actually, we always arrive too late

How does aid work in the midst of climate catastrophe, authoritarianism and repression? Questions for the Filipino activist Rosalinda Tablang. Read more

Rojava

Rojava perspective!?

The self-administration in north-east Syria is fighting for its very survival. A travelogue. By Anita Starosta. Read more

Freedom of expression

Am I a Berliner?

The policy of raison d'état [reason of state] is also tantamount to a frontal attack on the capital of the Arab exile communities. By Yassin al-Haj Saleh. Read more

Aid in ruins

Everyday nightmare

What are medico's partners in Gaza doing? And is aid still even possible? Read more

Mpox outbreak

Once again nothing learnt

Demo für die Aufhebung des Patentschutzes auf Medikamente, Berlin 2021

Experience from the coronavirus pandemic is being ignored. By Anne Jung. Read more

Bangladesh

A second independence

Mass protests in Bangladesh have toppled the government. We spoke to representatives of the National Garment Worker Federation and our partners, the health organisation Gonoshasthaya Kendra, about the current situation and the underlying reasons for it. Read more

Commentary

Between Windhoek and Gaza

Germany's culture of remembrance is going astray. This has fatal consequences. By Charlotte Wiedemann. Read more

Afghanistan

A day of darkness and gloom

The Taliban came to power three years ago. The situation of medico's partners is bleak and depressing; their message is alarming. Read more

Kenia