Photographic portraits from the collection of Anne Morgan, ca. 1917–20 The Morgan Library & Museum, gift of the estate of Anne Morgan, 1952As part of a vigorous publicity campaign, the American Committee for Devastated France, a civilian relief organization, commissioned photographs and films designed to foster a humanitarian response to the plight of French refugees during and after the First World War. Full-page images ran in American newspapers and sets of prints were sold for three dollars a dozen.

UNRWA warns that the interruption to the supply of aid at the Rafah crossing will affect the humanitarian response across Gaza.

Sudan's famine crisis demands urgent response. Here's how the UN and the global community, including the USA, can help tackle this humanitarian catastrophe.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, respect of international humanitarian law is vital to an adequate response in conflict zones.

Infographic in English on World and 14 other countries about Coordination and Disaster Management; published on 31 Dec 2016 by OCHA

The number and breadth of businesses involved in humanitarian relief is growing, following a similar boom in private sector engagement with development aid. Yet the pace of change is slow, and a host of barriers stand in the way. The recent World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul was an opportunity to assess where things stand and build new relationships, here are the key takeaways.

Peace is freedom from disturbance, lack of conflict and freedom from fear of violence. Conflict is a lack of peace, a serious disagreement—another word for war. If you have looked into the above definition’s, you must have noticed that these to walk hand in hand.

This page contains affiliate links. This means if you a follow a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, Humanitarian Careers will receive a commission. Thank you for supporting the site. Doing a degree in development studies allows you to research a wide range of global issues. However, although studying international

We must break down the barriers between development and humanitarian response, to put in place long-term efforts to end poverty and hunger

Infographic in English on Ukraine about Contributions, Coordination and more; published on 8 Jun 2015 by OCHA

Peace is freedom from disturbance, lack of conflict and freedom from fear of violence. Conflict is a lack of peace, a serious disagreement—another word for war. If you have looked into the above definition’s, you must have noticed that these to walk hand in hand.

The American Committee for Relief in the Near East, which put these posters in circulation in the last years of World War I, began in 1915 as the...

Image 21 of 56 from gallery of A Space Transportation Hub in Japan and a Humanitarian Response in Egypt: 10 Unbuilt Projects Submitted by our Readers. Photograph by Esrawe Studio

Infographic in English on World and 12 other countries about Contributions; published on 16 Dec 2013 by OCHA

Ken Currie: Paintings and Writings intimately relates the artist’s worldview to his art through each phase of its evolution. In this book, for the first time we are given access to Currie’s private studio journals

Whether it is the stranding of tens of thousands of migrant workers at the Libyan-Tunisian border, or the large-scale displacement triggered by floods in Pakistan and Colombia, hardly a week goes by in which humanitarian crises have not precipitated human movement. While some people move internally, others internationally, some temporarily and others permanently, there are also those who become \"trapped\" in place, unable to move to greater safety. Responses to these \"crisis migrations\" are varied and inadequate. Only a fraction of \"crisis migrants\" are protected by existing international, regional or national law. Even where law exists, practice does not necessarily guarantee safety and security for those who are forced to move or remain trapped. Improvements are desperately needed to ensure more consistent and effective responses. This timely book brings together leading experts from multi-disciplinary backgrounds to reflect on diverse humanitarian crises and to shed light on a series of exploratory questions: In what ways do people move in the face of crisis situations? Why do some people move, while others do not? Where do people move? When do people move, and for how long? What are the challenges and opportunities in providing protection to crisis migrants? How might we formulate appropriate responses and sustainable solutions, and upon what factors should these depend? This volume is divided into four parts, with an introductory section outlining the parameters of \"crisis migration,\" conceptualizing the term and evaluating its utility. This section also explores the legal, policy and institutional architecture upon which current responses are based. Part II presents a diverse set of case studies, from the earthquake in Haiti and the widespread violence in Mexico, to the ongoing exodus from Somalia, and environmental degradation in Alaska and the Carteret Islands, among others. Part III focuses on populations that may be at particular risk, including non-citizens, migrants at sea, those displaced to urban areas, and trapped populations. The concluding section maps the global governance of crisis migration and highlights gaps in current provisions for crisis-related movement across multiple levels. This valuable book brings together previously diffuse research and policy issues under the analytical umbrella of \"crisis migration.\" It lays the foundations for assessing and addressing real challenges to the status quo, and will be of interest to scholars, policy makers, and practitioners committed to seeking out improved responses and ensuring the dignity and safety of millions who move in the context of humanitarian crises.

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More than 700,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar in the past year. It is vital we don’t forget them

Infographic in English on World about Coordination and Disaster Management; published on 9 Dec 2014 by OCHA and ReliefWeb

The American Committee for Relief in the Near East, which put these posters in circulation in the last years of World War I, began in 1915 as the...

The Old Continent has offered a more humanitarian response to the pandemic than to the tragedy of migrants and refugees