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Exposure: Stories from the Middle East
DRC’s largest regional operation is in the Middle East, where we respond to complex humanitarian challenges and work to ensure a safe and dignified life for displaced and conflict-affected populations. On this thematic page you will find stories from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye and Yemen.
![Middle East Exposure is a thematic page with stories from DRC and our work with refugees and other displaced people in the region.](/media/id3cyulz/expusure-middle-east-yemen.jpg?center=0.46129087974921756,0.66040100250626566&mode=crop&quality=80&width=800&height=800&rnd=133229106310300000)
Middle East Exposure is a thematic page with stories from DRC and our work with refugees and other displaced people in the region.
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Women, displacement and durable solutions in Iraq
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Life interrupted: A story of heartbreak and anguish at every corner
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New year: The hopes and wishes of crisis-hit people across the region
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Big dreams and even bigger achievements
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Not as easy at it seems
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"Ella's miracle touch"
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Not too old to start over
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Making his way again through beads
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Discovering a new path
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Painting to advocate for women's rights
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International Widows' Day: Interview with an expert in Iraq
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Helping family members grow together
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Hope amidst Chaos: How Cash Assistance Restored Lives
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Helping youth become their own
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A passionate farmer
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Working towards dreams
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A bright corner in Syrian Girls' future
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Homes in ruins
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Renovated schools give hope to Syrian students
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Taha is no longer alone
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Mine awareness and assistance in mine action day
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A shopping trip to Suly
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The deadly legacy of Yemen's forgotten conflict
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Stories of women providers
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Gender norms affecting day-to-day life for Iraqi women
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Hope in the midst of conflict
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The special bond
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Protecting the victims of Lebanon's free fall
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Supporting youth entrepreneurs in Iraq
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