MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

CURRENT MISSION

MOAS Mission. MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing aid and emergency relief to the most vulnerable communities around the world. Specialised in delivering assistance in logistically challenging, hard-to-reach areas, MOAS goes where the need is greatest. In 2014, MOAS launched its first Search and Rescue

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

MOAS | TEAM

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are SAFE AND LEGAL ROUTES Safe and legal routes are a concrete solution to put an end to these massacres. Since the first MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) mission, the NGO founded by my family in 2014 and the first non-governmental organization to run Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean, we have become direct witnesses to the lives lost

at sea. However

GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA – INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS SOMALIA . Food insecurity and hunger remain a significant issue in too many parts of the world, and it THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF ROHINGYA The Human Trafficking of Rohingya. Hello and welcome to MOAS It lurks beneath the surface, tying together organized networks across all levels of society.It exploits the weak and vulnerable, disguising slave-like jobs and sex work with promises of better prospects.

MAGAZINE - MOAS

3 2017 2 Maaine This, the first edition of the MOAS magazine, is a testament to the work that has been done across all programs and platforms throughout January MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

CURRENT MISSION

MOAS Mission. MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing aid and emergency relief to the most vulnerable communities around the world. Specialised in delivering assistance in logistically challenging, hard-to-reach areas, MOAS goes where the need is greatest. In 2014, MOAS launched its first Search and Rescue

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

MOAS | TEAM

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are SAFE AND LEGAL ROUTES Safe and legal routes are a concrete solution to put an end to these massacres. Since the first MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) mission, the NGO founded by my family in 2014 and the first non-governmental organization to run Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean, we have become direct witnesses to the lives lost

at sea. However

GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA – INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS SOMALIA . Food insecurity and hunger remain a significant issue in too many parts of the world, and it THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF ROHINGYA The Human Trafficking of Rohingya. Hello and welcome to MOAS It lurks beneath the surface, tying together organized networks across all levels of society.It exploits the weak and vulnerable, disguising slave-like jobs and sex work with promises of better prospects.

MAGAZINE - MOAS

3 2017 2 Maaine This, the first edition of the MOAS magazine, is a testament to the work that has been done across all programs and platforms throughout January MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

MOAS | TEAM

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.

MOAS | CAREERS

Available Roles: The volunteer will be based at our HQ in Malta and mentored within various teams at MOAS including communications, fundraising, PR, social media and research. Volunteers’ interests and areas of expertise will be taken into consideration when allocating tasks. We are looking for motivated individuals with a

strong interest or

MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

MOAS | TEAM

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.

MOAS | CAREERS

Available Roles: The volunteer will be based at our HQ in Malta and mentored within various teams at MOAS including communications, fundraising, PR, social media and research. Volunteers’ interests and areas of expertise will be taken into consideration when allocating tasks. We are looking for motivated individuals with a

strong interest or

MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

MOAS | IN THE NEWS

August. Moas urges coordinated international action to stop migrant deaths. 28 August 2015 – Times of Malta. An American millionaire is saving lives in the Mediterranean. 28 August 2015 – Mashable. More than 3000 refugees saved from drowning as multitudes WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have

PATRONS | MOAS

Coldplay have released the song, ‘A L I E N S’, with all proceeds to MOAS. The band have been patrons of the organisation since February 2017. A L I E N S is taken from the Kaleidoscope EP, which is available to order now via coldplay.com and download stores. The EP is available to download and stream and can be bought on CD and vinyl. WORLD FOOD DAY 2020: FOOD INSECURITY IN YEMEN World Food Day 2020: Food insecurity in Yemen. On the 16 th of October each year, World Food Day is commemorated with the aim of promoting global awareness and action on issues relating to food security, hunger, and nutrition. This year, the international day comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is endangering the food security of millions of people around the world. GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN? What is happening in the Mediterranean? The Mediterranean Sea crossing is now deadlier than ever.One out of every 267 migrants crossing the sea died in 2015 and by 2017 the number had risen to one out of every 57 – and according to UNHCR between January to June of this year, one out of every 18 migrants have died attempting the crossing.While most of the focus has been on the decreasing SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

MOAS | TEAM

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

MOAS | TEAM

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MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

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August. Moas urges coordinated international action to stop migrant deaths. 28 August 2015 – Times of Malta. An American millionaire is saving lives in the Mediterranean. 28 August 2015 – Mashable. More than 3000 refugees saved from drowning as multitudes WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have

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Coldplay have released the song, ‘A L I E N S’, with all proceeds to MOAS. The band have been patrons of the organisation since February 2017. A L I E N S is taken from the Kaleidoscope EP, which is available to order now via coldplay.com and download stores. The EP is available to download and stream and can be bought on CD and vinyl. WORLD FOOD DAY 2020: FOOD INSECURITY IN YEMEN World Food Day 2020: Food insecurity in Yemen. On the 16 th of October each year, World Food Day is commemorated with the aim of promoting global awareness and action on issues relating to food security, hunger, and nutrition. This year, the international day comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is endangering the food security of millions of people around the world. GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN? What is happening in the Mediterranean? The Mediterranean Sea crossing is now deadlier than ever.One out of every 267 migrants crossing the sea died in 2015 and by 2017 the number had risen to one out of every 57 – and according to UNHCR between January to June of this year, one out of every 18 migrants have died attempting the crossing.While most of the focus has been on the decreasing SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

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This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA – INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS SOMALIA . Food insecurity and hunger remain a significant issue in too many parts of the world, and it DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities.

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

MOAS | TEAM

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. MONSOON SEASON IN BANGLADESH Monsoon flooding in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a low-lying nation highly exposed to the threat of repeated floods, due to the country being susceptible to tropical cyclones and receiving monsoon rains between June and October each year. Flooding caused by torrential rainfall during the monsoon season can cause a multitude of

devastating effects

FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA FOOD INSECURITY IN SOMALIA – INSIGHTS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS SOMALIA . Food insecurity and hunger remain a significant issue in too many parts of the world, and it DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

MOAS | IN THE NEWS

August. Moas urges coordinated international action to stop migrant deaths. 28 August 2015 – Times of Malta. An American millionaire is saving lives in the Mediterranean. 28 August 2015 – Mashable. More than 3000 refugees saved from drowning as multitudes WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have

PATRONS | MOAS

Coldplay have released the song, ‘A L I E N S’, with all proceeds to MOAS. The band have been patrons of the organisation since February 2017. A L I E N S is taken from the Kaleidoscope EP, which is available to order now via coldplay.com and download stores. The EP is available to download and stream and can be bought on CD and vinyl. WORLD FOOD DAY 2020: FOOD INSECURITY IN YEMEN World Food Day 2020: Food insecurity in Yemen. On the 16 th of October each year, World Food Day is commemorated with the aim of promoting global awareness and action on issues relating to food security, hunger, and nutrition. This year, the international day comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is endangering the food security of millions of people around the world. GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN? What is happening in the Mediterranean? The Mediterranean Sea crossing is now deadlier than ever.One out of every 267 migrants crossing the sea died in 2015 and by 2017 the number had risen to one out of every 57 – and according to UNHCR between January to June of this year, one out of every 18 migrants have died attempting the crossing.While most of the focus has been on the decreasing SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

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This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

MOAS | MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATIONMEDIACONTACTABOUT MOASTEAMHOW DID MOAS BEGINMOAS ACTIVITIES MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation founded in 2013 in response to the Mediterranean maritime migration phenomenon and is now dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the most vulnerable people around the world.Since our inception, MOAS has reached hundred of thousands of people through our activities. HUMANITARIAN WORK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Humanitarian action encompasses an incredible range of activities, many of which have adverse environmental impacts. A key environmental concern of humanitarian work derives from energy use, particularly carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Energy is crucial to humanitarian work, and in many cases it is vital that fuel can be easily and quickly

deployed.

HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021 HUMANITARIAN TRENDS IN 2021. In a recent blog we highlighted the humanitarian challenges to keep an eye on during 2021. Such crises will need a comprehensive humanitarian response to be properly addressed and contained. As COVID-19 spread throughout the globe, the humanitarian sector was strongly challenged and called on to rapidly

expand and

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This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 2021: 20TH FEB 2021 World Day of Social Justice 2021: 20th Feb 2021. Since 2007, February 20 th has marked the World Day of Social Justice, a time for individuals, communities, and nations to celebrate and reflect on efforts to tackle a whole host of issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, and human rights.This key event celebrates the good work of individuals and organisations that have DAILY LIFE OF THE ROHINGYA Daily Life of the Rohingya. With over 688,000 Rohingya refugees now living in the makeshift camps and host villages along the Myanmar border in the Cox’s Bazar region of Bangladesh, societies and communities are adapting as inhabitants begin to build themselves a

new life.

DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS SINGLE REFUGEE WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – THE SITUATION IN COX’S BAZAR. The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1 st of June every year, to honour parents throughout the world. This Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world, whilst paying special attention to all those parents who find themselves in challenging situations that make it difficult to PODCAST 7: UNACCOMPANIED MINORS Podcast 7: Unaccompanied Minors. Welcome to the MOAS podcast where we want to include you in what we do, to explore different angles of migration, and help you to better understand the people we save. Our focus of this week’s podcast is on minors who are attempting the crossing alone as number of unaccompanied minors increases year on

year.

MOAS | MOAS HISTORY

In August 2014, MOAS became the first non-governmental SAR organisation in the Central Mediterranean, providing a model for civil society search and rescue. By the time the operation ended in late October, the MOAS team had performed 10 rescues and administered aid to more than 3,000 people. Since then, MOAS has inspired other NGOs

and

ABOUT | MOAS

About MOAS. Founded by the Catrambone family in response to a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that killed 368 people in October 2013, MOAS aims to provide a model for the engagement of civil society in tackling humanitarian crises around the world. Upon launching its first mission in August 2014, MOAS was the first non

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MOAS Mission. MOAS is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing aid and emergency relief to the most vulnerable communities around the world. Specialised in delivering assistance in logistically challenging, hard-to-reach areas, MOAS goes where the need is greatest. In 2014, MOAS launched its first Search and Rescue WORLD HEALTH DAY 2021: COVID-19 HEALTH IMPACTS AND World Health Day 2021: COVID-19 health impacts and vaccination access. April 7 is World Health Day when we honour achievements in health provision and the incredible work and sacrifices of individuals and organisations around the world. The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. SAFE AND LEGAL ROUTES Safe and legal routes are a concrete solution to put an end to these massacres. Since the first MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) mission, the NGO founded by my family in 2014 and the first non-governmental organization to run Search and Rescue operations in the Mediterranean, we have become direct witnesses to the lives lost

at sea. However

GENDER AND FORCED MIGRATION Gender refers to the behaviours, activities, roles and attributes that a society perceives to be appropriate for women and men. This includes the norms, roles and relations between individuals and groups of the same and opposite sex, which are learned through socialisation from a very young age. When individuals do not ‘fit’ into the gender REFUGEE ARTISTS: A GALLERY Refugee Artists: A Gallery. In our upcoming podcast we explore the theme of art, performance and forced migration, speaking to a number of artists and writers who have first-hand experience of displacement. We will discuss the ways in which they use their art and writing to understand and move beyond their experiences, but first, let us DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights cover every area of human activity. According to the International Bill of Human Rights, a person’s ability to speak freely, access education and have a decent standard of living is a guarded fundamental right. Human rights are inalienable, universal and interdependent: every human being, regardless of class, race, sex or MALTA AWARDS MOAS THE MEDAL OF THE REPUBLIC Malta awards MOAS the Medal of the Republic. Search and rescue charity MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) was today awarded one of Malta’s highest honors, the Medal for Service for the Republic (Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika). MOAS, a foundation registered in Malta, has rescued almost 12,000 refugees from the Mediterranean Sea since

2014.

THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF ROHINGYA The Human Trafficking of Rohingya. Hello and welcome to MOAS It lurks beneath the surface, tying together organized networks across all levels of society.It exploits the weak and vulnerable, disguising slave-like jobs and sex work with promises of better prospects.

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