disaster and emergencies

Missionary, Mercenary, Mystic, Misfit: A review

M4 Version 5[4]I’ve been looking around for a good read for the past several months and finding myself dissatisfied with the airport bookstore.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:47:26 -0700

Regarding Humanity

Imagery and stories used to frame issues of humanitarian development for advocacy and funding are often sensational and culturally disrespectful, representing those living in poverty as helpless victims in need, rather than as empowered and capable individuals.

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:15:40 -0700

Technology Salon NYC summary: ICTs and Child Migration

The November 14, 2012, Technology Salon NYC focused on ways that ICTs can support work with children who migrate. Our lead discussants were:  Sarah Engebretsen and Kate Barker from Population Council, and Brian Root and Enrique Piracés from Human Rights Watch.

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:33:10 -0800

Getting past assumptions around gender-based violence and livelihoods in displacement situations

When working with women and girls in conflict or displacement situations (actually, when working with anyone, in any situation), we often make assumptions. In this case, the assumption is that “economic opportunities for women and adolescent girls have positive roll-on effects”, according to Mendy Marsh, UNICEF’s Gender Based Violence (GBV) Specialist in Emergencies.

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:13:10 -0700
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