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Disasters (floods, quakes etc.) are 5% more likely to happen in armed conflict settings and can cause 34% more deaths than in non-conflict settings. In this video, PRIO's Nicolás Caso shares 7 mechanisms by which armed conflict can increase disaster risk youtube.com/watch?v=hp-KLw…

Join us this week as we look at IHL, the ICC, and the logistics of aid delivery in Gaza. Featuring posts by Adam Coutts Dr. khamis Elessi Saleyha Ahsan Mark Kersten || @markkersten.bsky.social Erika Herrera Rosales Thea Hilhorst @pbspiegel Jørgen Jensehaugen Johanna Weaver ++! Subscribe now: tinyurl.com/yc527zen



🌏 Scores of #AfghanRefugees in #Pakistan face deportation following the caretaker government’s announcement on 1 November. 🔊 In this blog, 3 women refugee researchers from Afghanistan & ISS, The Hague researchers call on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to intervene. Read more 👇 wp.me/p9fvbD-6Gm


I am seeking to hire a Research Assistant (2 years, full-time) for the The BEYOND project project krimrsos. Requirements: MA degree in a social science discipline, interest in refugee- and migration issues & excellent command of English & Norwegian languages. jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillin…


The #IHSAconference 2023 is underway in Dhaka & online! Opening with Thea Hilhorst offering a new definition of #humanitarian studies, & Professor Khan reflecting on the work of Professor Saleemul Huq. International Humanitarian Studies Association North South University




'What then is humanism? It is the love of humanity, nothing else, and therefore it is political, and therefore it is a rebellion against everything that tarnishes and devalues humanity.' Thea Hilhorst opening #IHSAConference2023 North South University Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS)


This week’s selection continues the conversations around R2P and contextualisation in Gaza, with insights on other ongoing crises directly from affected people. Subscribe to read posts from @heidimogstad Désiré Nimubona The New Humanitarian Nicolás Caso ++! 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc527zen


📌Can disasters trigger or fuel armed conflicts? Together with Thea Hilhorst, Rodrigo (Rod) Mena and Elissaios Papyrakis we just analysed the co-occurrence of these two events between 1990 and 2017. The one minute abstract below summarises what we found! ⬇

❗ The Humanitarian situation in Gaza formed part of the discussions in the just concluded International Humanitarian Studies Association conference in Dhaka. 📢 ISS, The Hague Professor Thea Hilhorst & Professor Sk. Tawfique M Haque call for respect for and adherence to IHL & ICL. Read👇 wp.me/p9fvbD-6Iv

How should we define and prioritise humanitarian need? A new short report commissioned by IMPACT Initiatives + published by Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS) to generate the policy discussion humanitarians must have for the widespread needs in climate emergency 🧵👇 humanitarianstudies.no/resource/how-s…

Calls for the 👉localisation of #humanitarian #aid are often met with concerns for lacking neutrality, accountability or safety. In two podcast episodes we take stock of this debate from an #ethical perspective👇 Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS) prio International Humanitarian Studies Association Arbie Baguios /bag•yos/ shorturl.at/lDNU9

We asked Hugo Slim to produce an independent perspective on how we can use ethical thinking to better measure and prioritize need in a moment of fast-paced change and rising needs for the international humanitarian system Read it here via Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS) : bit.ly/HumNeeds

This week, we're looking at the future of IHL, unlawful detentions, and new humanitarian tools with posts from Sorcha O'Callaghan, Ayesha Khan, KathrynDahou,Theo Tindall,Leen Fouad | لين فؤاد, @MilesiCeci1172, duncangreenlse.bsky.social, Nanjala Nyabola, Mary Anne Kenny ++! Subscribe now: tinyurl.com/ymj6cvv3


🤔 Have you thought about the state of things in Gaza prior to war with Israel ? 👧 In this blog, ISS, The Hague Prof. @irenevstaveren paints the picture of social problems evident in Gaza prior to October 7, 2023 when the war broke out. Read more 👇 wp.me/p9fvbD-6KO
