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In this era of rapid change, humanitarians are being challenged like never before - by both new threats on the horizon and the opportunities presented by technology and new partnerships.

A 3-meter-wide trench, expected to be 58-km long when completed, is being dug around the city of Kirkuk in an attempt to reduce terrorist attacks in the city.

A human trafficking awareness billboard.

Governments around the world should aggressively protect online privacy through stronger laws and policies as pervasive electronic surveillance increases. There is an urgent need to overhaul national surveillance practices to protect everyone’s privacy, or risk severely limiting the potential of the Internet.

Displaced people in Orientale province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) receiving food aid.

Children caught on the frontlines in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Michael Kirby presents an oral update during the 24th Session of the Human Rights Council.

Air passengers' rights must be tightened up to stop airlines abusing an "extraordinary circumstances" clause to avoid paying them compensation for delays or denied boarding, said MEPs in Transport Committee debate on a European Commission proposal to recast the rules.

Violence erupted in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, as thousands of opposition activists protested the government's victory in a disputed election. Human rights activists said one protester was killed by a gunshot to the head during a street battle with police.

Sayed Alwadeai in London on September 12, 2013.