In recent weeks, there has been a wave of Western leaders taking the step to formally recognize the state of Palestine. This comes in an effort to deal with the deadly situation in Gaza and the ongoing crisis and political … Continue reading
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The Ottawa Treaty: Why the Global South Signed While Superpowers Stayed Out
In 2023, nearly 2,000 people were killed and over 3,600 injured by anti-personnel landmines (APLs) across 53 countries—with civilians making up 84% of the victims, including hundreds of children. These staggering statistics serve as a stark reminder that, despite the … Continue reading
What can Local Humanitarian Action Learn from Community-Led Development?
Community-led development has many lessons that humanitarian actors can take to re-imagine localization and begin a path towards community-led humanitarianism. Although constraints of time and resources in the humanitarian context are real, thinking about different ways to approach them can provide new avenues and solutions to community engagement.