About this bulletin This bulletin summarises the key findings and recommendations for strengthening collective efforts on communication and community engagement in the Libya floods response. The...
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Communication and community engagement in the Libya floods response - A round-up of social media listening, media analytics and resources for practitioners, February 2024 [EN/AR]
On 11 September 2023, Storm Daniel hit the northeastern coast of Libya, with the ensuing floods causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. In a crisis of this magnitude, actionable...
Urgent call to prioritise communication in Gaza
Communication is severely restricted in Gaza. People caught in the conflict cannot access the information they need. They cannot reach loved ones. Disinformation, rumours and hate speech have...
Who shapes global narratives in today’s AI-enabled world – and what do conflict-affected communities and humanitarians need to know?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a critical factor in global governance, international relations and the information environment, and it is crucial that humanitarians understand its...
Communication, community engagement and accountability in Sudan’s regional response (October 2023)
Outcomes of the high-level meeting to discuss elevating collective CCEA in the regional Sudan conflict response Nearly six months into the current crisis in Sudan – the intensity and scale of which...
Status of communication and information in Gaza
People in Gaza have no accessible means of communicating digitally Internet and telecommunications infrastructure has been damaged, leading to near-total internet and data blackouts with phone lines...
Morocco earthquake: Immediate communication and engagement priorities - Key messages for responders (September 2023)
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco’s High Atlas mountain range on 8 September 2023, causing devastating loss of life and damage. As of 10 September, more than 2,000 people have been killed, with...
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An analysis of the communication and engagement ecosystem in earthquake-affected northwest Syria (September 2023) [EN/AR]
In February 2023, catastrophic earthquakes struck Türkiye and northwest Syria, causing significant damage and impacting humanitarian aid and communication. This report presents findings from a study...
Türkiye + 1 more
An analysis of the communication and engagement ecosystem in earthquake-affected Türkiye (September 2023) [EN/TR]
In February 2023, catastrophic earthquakes struck southeast Türkiye, causing significant damage and impacting humanitarian aid and communication. This report presents findings from a study conducted...
Niger crisis: Empowering communities through effective communication and engagement - Key considerations and priorities for responders (August 2023)
On 26 July 2023, a military junta seized power in Niger with a coup d’état, drawing global condemnation. In response, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions,...
Elevating communication and engagement in Sudan’s growing humanitarian crisis: Priority actions for decision-makers and practitioners
More than 100 days into the fighting in Sudan, the conflict has caused tremendous suffering for affected people and intensified humanitarian needs in an already insecure context. More than three...
Türkiye + 1 more
The Türkiye–Syria earthquake response six months on: Lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability (August 2023) [EN/AR/TR]
Six months since two devastating earthquakes and numerous aftershocks struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria on 6 February 2023, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Millions of people are...
Ukraine + 5 more
CDAC Impact Reflection Year 1: Ensuring Effective System-Wide Communication across the Ukraine Response by Bridging the Gap between Local and Global Responders
CDAC Network: one year of promoting effective system-wide communication across the Ukraine response Communication is a lifeline in times of crisis. In the early stages of Russia’s invasion of...
Using video to enable meaningful participation of refugees in monitoring, evaluation and learning
It is not always easy to gauge or communicate people’s lived experiences of complex humanitarian issues. Those best positioned to explore and convey these messages are the affected communities...
Ethiopia + 2 more
The state of communication, community engagement and accountability in the Horn of Africa drought response: A snapshot report for Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, May 2023
Executive summary The Horn of Africa (HoA) region is experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent decades, triggered by consecutive failed rainy seasons. An estimated 36.4 million people are...
Information as a right: what’s holding us back? Key takeaways on advancing rights-based approaches to communication and participation
The concept of ‘information as aid’ is underpinned by the fundamental rights to information, participation and freedom of expression. The movement to embed communication, community engagement and...
Ethiopia + 2 more
‘Working with what we have’: key advocacy messages for inclusive communication and engagement in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its sixth consecutive failed rains and the worst drought and food insecurity in the region in more than a decade. In a crisis of this magnitude, effective...
Connecting communities: navigating information gaps and community trust in post-earthquake Türkiye
Two months since the devastating earthquake struck Türkiye, the full scale of the disaster is difficult to grasp – more than 50,000 lives lost, more than 200,000 buildings destroyed and millions of...
Türkiye + 1 more
Lessons on communication, community engagement and accountability for the Türkiye–Syria earthquake response
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria on 6 February 2023, causing devastating damage and loss of life. As the disaster continues to unfold – and with a view towards...
Ukraine + 5 more
The state of communication, community engagement and accountability across the Ukraine response: Snapshot report Third edition, February 2023
Introduction As humanitarians prepare for a massive scale-up in 2023 to meet the needs of 17.6 million people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, a spotlight on two-way communication and engagement...