“Urban” may be the new buzzword in humanitarian circles, but aid agencies have been slow to turn it into action. Conflict-ridden urban sprawl is increasingly...
Welcome to IRIN's weekly assortment of journalism and research about the humanitarian world that piqued our interest. Five to read: An Act of Faith: Humanitarian...
A recent public outcry in China, sparked by a damning documentary about air pollution, was based on well-founded fear: Of the 100 million people who...
This week was a fanfare for celebrity humanitarians: Forest Whitaker appealed for peace in South Sudan alongside UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos; Angelina...
Welcome to IRIN's reading list. Every week our global network of specialist correspondents share some of their top picks of recent must-read research, interviews, reports,...
It is now 60 years since stateless people received recognition in international law, and the UN has two conventions (1954 and 1961) dedicated to their...
Globally, humanitarian agencies are stressing the need for better partnerships during response, with local NGOs, the private sector, and government administrations. Following the 2010 Haiti...
