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“Listen to us” – Affected people reimagining feedback – Upinion’s session at HNPW 2024
We’re thrilled to share that Upinion, together with CDAC Network, will be hosting the session ‘“Listen to us” – Affected people reimagining feedback’ at the Humanitarians Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)! But that’s not all – we’re not going alone. We will be joined digitally by our vibrant communities from Yemen, Lebanon, and Türkiye. Together,…
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Ukrainian refugees’ realities in Moldova and Poland two years on
At the start of this year, Upinion and the Norwegian Refugee Council engaged with refugees in Ukraine, Moldova, and Poland, marking two years since the war began. While we’ve previously shared perspectives from communities within Ukraine, we now present in-depth insights into the hardships of more than 1,100 refugees from Ukraine currently residing in Moldova…
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A Conversation with and about Syrian refugees: Real-time engagement 22.02.2024
“I hope everyone understands that Syrians only left their country in search of safety and do not wish to burden anyone. We have capabilities and should be treated with humanity and equality.” – Syrian female in Türkiye This sentiment was shared by one of Upinion’s community members who actively engaged during our recent event, ‘A…
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Destruction and Displacement in Ukraine: The Cost to Civilians Two Years On
February 24 marks two years since the major escalation of war in Ukraine. The impact of the war has been devastating, with over 10,200 civilians confirmed killed and more than 19,300 injured, with under-reporting, it is likely the actual numbers of those killed and injured is significantly higher. Nearly four million people, including roughly one…
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Media Spotlight: Upinion’s report on Syrian refugees in Türkiye featured by Gazet van Antwerpen and Het Nieuwsblad
One year after the earthquake in Türkiye, Upinion and its partner 11.11.11, the Belgian umbrella organisation of International Solidarity, show in a new report that the situation of Syrian refugees in Türkiye is alarming and requires immediate attention by the international community. It is rewarding to see the dialogue around Upinion’s research gaining traction in the…
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One year after the Turkish-Syrian earthquake: living amidst devastation and discrimination
On February 6 2023, the southern regions of Türkiye and adjacent areas in northwestern Syria were struck by two earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.6 magnitudes. In Türkiye alone, over 50,000 people lost their lives, and more than 100,000 buildings and homes were reduced to rubble, displacing numerous families. Sleeping at home was not an option…
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One Year After the Earthquakes: the Situation of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye
This policy brief by 11.11.11 and Upinion presents the results of two online conversations conducted with Syrian refugees in Türkiye, in October 2023 and January 2024. It aims to highlights key concerns and needs that Syrians in Türkiye are dealing with, one year after the devastating earthquakes that struck Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria on…
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Highlight in CHS Alliance’s Newsletter: Cordaid and Upinion’s collaborative work in Yemen
📣 We are excited to highlight our collaboration with Cordaid in the latest CHS Alliance Newsletter! Through Upinion‘s digital engagement platform, we have empowered Yemeni communities to co-design their mental health application from the very beginning of development. By placing individuals’ needs and preferences at the core of the design process, we foster meaningful participation, communication, and subsequently enhance accessibility…
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Celebrating a milestone in the co-creation of a Mental Health Application for Yemen!
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the pilot phase for our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Web App! Over the past few months, our dedicated team at Upinion, in collaboration with Cordaid, Dutch Relief Alliance, and Family Counseling & Development Foundation, has been working tirelessly to turn this vision into reality.…
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Live engagement in the recent CDAC Network
🗣️”You presented our problems, and I respect your platform very much. Personally, I consider it the only way to make my voice heard. The only thing is that often there is no response after such an event.” – Upinion Community Member from Lebanon These sentiments are shared by our community members from Lebanon and Yemen…