Drones do not have a good reputation. The technical advantages of such technology for humanitarian purposes are clear: conflict zones, and difficult to reach places in any disaster, could be […]
Fighting in Ukraine has displaced one million people. Eight-hundred-thousand have sought refuge across the border in Russia, while 200,000 have tried to find safe shelters in other parts of Ukraine. […]
An entire population is trapped in what is essentially an open-air prison. They can’t leave and only the most limited supplies – essential for basic survival – are allowed to […]
Often a combination of factors pushes people to leave their country, and the voluntary character of their departure remains debatable, challenging humanitarians both to meet needs and to adapt to […]
Humanitarian agencies appointing senior political figures to spearhead their organisations undermines their claims of independence. The appointment of David Milliband as President and CEO by a major relief agency is […]