Report exposes U.N. camp abuses, but research shows justice is elusive Audrey L. Comstock - September 28, 2022 Analysis of U.N. peacekeeping missions highlights the obstacles to justice facing sexual abuse victims
How LGBT refugees from Ukraine are highly vulnerable Yvonne Su and Samuel Ritholtz - April 12, 2022 They can fall through the cracks in standard humanitarian responses — but through social media, individuals and groups are finding ways to help
The U.N. says Syrians can keep getting international aid from Turkey — for now. Here’s what’s at stake. Rana B. Khoury - July 22, 2021 Syrian activists have built humanitarian aid groups and a nascent civil society in rebel-held areas — which puts them in danger if the Syrian government retakes that territory.
Kenya might expel refugees to their home countries Kristin Michelitch and Jeremy Horowitz - June 24, 2021 How do Kenyans view refugees — and what would boost public support for letting them stay?
Humanitarian organizations won’t listen to groups on the ground, in part because of institutionalized racism Michael Barnett - June 7, 2021 Here’s what prompted the push toward localization — and what’s blocking this change
Saudi-led attacks devastated Yemen’s civilian infrastructure, dramatically worsening the humanitarian crisis Jeannie Sowers and Erika Weinthal - February 21, 2021 New data takes stock of the targeting of agriculture, fisheries, health care, energy and other facilities
A covid-19 vaccine might be tough to distribute in countries at war Jori Breslawski - November 12, 2020 Misinformation is just one of the challenges
Europe has relied on Turkey to stem another migration crisis. That plan backfired. Virginie Guiraudon - March 25, 2020 This is the story behind the clashes at the Greek border
Yes, aid workers are getting killed more often. But why? Emily K. M. Scott - December 6, 2019 Aid groups are protecting international staff — while local staff are getting killed in their own countries.
Yes, aid workers are getting killed more often. But why? Emily K. M. Scott - November 26, 2019 More and more, humanitarian workers get killed in their own countries.
Humanitarian aid in Syria is being politicized — and too many civilians in need aren’t getting it Jesse Marks - August 5, 2019 When the government controls the aid, it gets used for political gain.
Here’s why Ebola has been so hard to contain in Eastern Congo Laura Seay and Kim Yi Dionne - June 24, 2019 Levels of citizens’ mistrust shape how they respond to the epidemic.
South Sudan is at risk of new conflict. Can the U.N. protect its civilians? Dr. Charles T. Hunt and Adam Day - April 17, 2019 The peace process has seen progress, but there could be a relapse.
The U.S. has pulled back its Ebola response in Congo. Here’s the story. Jeremy Youde - November 8, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79992" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A medical worker puts on protective
This is why Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was just awarded the $5 million Ibrahim prize Pamela Scully - February 13, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69195" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Liberia president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Kenyans will vote in August. Why are NGO-government relations an issue? Jennifer Brass - June 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59997" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta of the
Yes, Central African Republic is a real country. But it’s a very different kind of country. Tatiana Carayannis and Louisa Lombard - June 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42268" align="aligncenter" width="303"] (Courtesy of the authors)[/caption] When ousted
Five things you should know about the World Humanitarian Summit Jessica Anderson - May 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40800" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The migration crisis poses enormous challenges
Here are the five things you need to know about the 2015 fighting season in Afghanistan. Jason Lyall - January 12, 2016 Last year was quietly disastrous for Afghanistan. You might have
You might think the Geneva Conventions protect civilians, or that the Red Cross does. Think again. Margit Bussman and Gerald Schneider - October 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30433" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Protesters demonstrate against the U.S. military
The 22 Kunduz deaths aren’t surprising. These two tables show why there will be another devastating attack on civilians soon. Michael Spagat - October 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30417" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Messages are seen written outside the
Doctors blame the WHO and the U.N. for failing to fight Ebola. Here’s why they’re wrong. Nathan Paxton - January 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20265" align="alignnone" width="620"] Liberian Army soldiers work on a
Doctors blame the WHO and the U.N. for failing to fight Ebola. Here's why they're wrong. Henry Farrell - January 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20265" align="alignnone" width="620"] Liberian Army soldiers work on a
They know it’s Christmas Laura Seay - November 17, 2014 Today marks the release of a new version of "Do
They know it's Christmas Laura Seay - November 17, 2014 Today marks the release of a new version of "Do
Ebola will make Americans more likely to give up civil liberties Shana Gadarian and Bethany Albertson - October 24, 2014 The emerging reaction to America’s newest case of Ebola shows
Will AFRICOM’s Ebola response be watershed moment for international action on human security? Maryam Deloffre - September 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16301" align="alignnone" width="620"] President Obama speaks at a meeting
AFRICOM’s Ebola response and the militarization of humanitarian aid Laura Seay, Ryan McDaniel, and Kim Yi Dionne - September 25, 2014 President Obama announced last week an expanded U.S. response to
The reports of war’s demise have been exaggerated Tanisha Fazal - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15218" align="aligncenter" width="512"] U.S. Army personnel receive an American
The reports of war's demise have been exaggerated Tanisha Fazal - September 4, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15218" align="aligncenter" width="512"] U.S. Army personnel receive an American
Pundits panicking about Ebola hurt cause they mean to help Kim Yi Dionne and Adia Benton - September 1, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15071" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Laurie Garrett, former journalist and current
Why West African governments are struggling in response to Ebola Kim Yi Dionne - July 15, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12934" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Health workers take blood samples for
Update on estimates of war deaths Andrew Gelman - December 22, 2009 I posted a couple days ago on a controversy over