by Francesca Rome-Marie | Dec 1, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
Before the current invasion started, about 1.5 million people were internally displaced within Ukraine. Since this stage of the conflict began on February 24, about 4 million people have fled. This is about 10% of the country’s population of 44 million. Some of...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Oct 31, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
The primary goal of humanitarian aid is to save lives and assist with immediate needs during a crisis. Traditionally this has been different from development aid, which is focused on addressing ongoing issues that cause suffering. Although, some see the two as less...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Sep 29, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
The ICRC released its Emergency Watchlist for 2022, identifying the most critical humanitarian crises that will happen next year. Most countries on this list have experienced significant conflict over the last decade, hindering their ability to respond to climate...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Aug 25, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
Following the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, many people have been talking about the concept of decolonisation. However, there is still much confusion regarding what it means. Despite the ideological differences, many initiatives are still being...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jul 29, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
The UN identifies six grave violations committed against children in armed conflict: killing and maiming recruitment or use of child soldiers sexual violence abduction attacks against schools or hospitals denial of humanitarian access A recent UNICEF report points out...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jul 12, 2022 | Humanitarian Aid
The UN Economic and Social Council (ESOSOC) three day Humanitarian Affairs Segment focused on addressing “megacrises,” or humanitarian emergencies complicated by several serious compounding issues. The meeting brought together various stakeholders including aid...
