Are We in the Dark When it Comes to Humanitarian Crises?

Have you heard the story of the man who drops his housekeys? Walking home at night, a man realizes that…

Community-Led Protection in Sudan

Civilians in many parts of Sudan already faced extreme risks of violence before the current conflict between the Sudanese Armed…

Conflict-Induced Hunger: Linking the War in Ukraine to the Global Food Insecurity Crisis

Currently, 50 million people worldwide face the risk of famine, a reality exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. After…

Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) has caused significant harm to civilian populations. Beyond individual deaths and injuries, explosive weapons cause indirect…

Forced Displacement: A Growing Crisis in Sudan

One year since conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan has quickly…

GBV and Women-Led Responses in Sudan

Sudan is witnessing an unprecedented protection crisis marked by widespread internal displacement, ongoing conflict, and severe violations of international humanitarian…

Guidelines for NGO Coordination with Military Actors During Humanitarian Crises

When responding to humanitarian crises, NGOs independently asses the risks of when, how, and why they would or would not coordinate their activities with the U.S. military.

High Level Goma Visit Sheds Light on Unfolding Tragedy in DRC

As conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) rages, gender-based violence, including sexual violence and killings, have become daily realities for civilians.

Humanitarian Action 101

Humanitarian Aid: Captive to Bureaucracy

August 19 marks the day in 2003 when a bomb ripped through U.N. Headquarters in Baghdad, killing 22 women and…