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The 16 Days of Activism: Innovating GBV response amid global challenges
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) mobilises millions worldwide to demand an end to violence against women and girls. This year’s campaign comes at a time of...
Gender based violence (GBV) Innovation Webinar series: Using tech to reimagine GBV training and service delivery in the Arab Region
Our 2025 Gender-based Violence (GBV) Innovation webinar series will showcase two innovation projects from our GBV Tech Innovation Challenge, as well as lessons learnt from all four projects across...
Mpox: Our response to the Public Health Emergency of International Concern
In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following a sharp rise in cases across Central Africa. The Democratic...
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International Women’s Day: accelerating action through humanitarian research and innovation on gender-based violence
To mark International Women’s Day, Ian Brightwell, our Innovation Manager focussing on gender-based violence (GBV), shares his reflections on how humanitarian research and innovation contribute to...
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Key Learnings from Global Forums: Tackling GBV, Climate Resilience, and WASH in Humanitarian Crises
From forensic documentation innovations to enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, recent conferences have showcased promising humanitarian solutions addressing gender-based...
Research Snapshot: Primary health care delivery models in conflict-affected settings
In conflict-affected settings, health service delivery is compromised by deteriorated systems and access barriers. This research explores nine primary health care (PHC) delivery models used in...
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Closing the Gap: Building Inclusive Humanitarian Response for People with Disabilities and Older Age
Why this matters The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a moment that emphasises the importance of participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes that...
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Towards Meaningful Participation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities and Older People in Humanitarian Action - Lessons from Measuring Effectiveness of Meaningful Participation Innovation Challenge, May 2024
Lessons from Measuring Effectiveness of Meaningful Participation Innovation Challenge People with disabilities and older people are disproportionately affected during humanitarian crises yet are...
Failure to Scale (June 2024)
Scaling humanitarian innovation: challenges, insights, and the path forward In a recent study for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund, we explored the challenges humanitarian innovations face in...
Humanitarian innovations addressing gender-based violence are driving impact
The 16 Days of Activism on gender-based violence (GBV) is always a poignant time to reflect on how our action has impact. For decades, 25 November has been the International Day for the Elimination...
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Innovating for Impact: Tackling the sanitation crisis in humanitarian settings
Vi Nguyen As the need for humanitarian assistance reaches unprecedented levels worldwide, there is a growing urgency to provide access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Yet in the face of...
Scaling humanitarian innovation: challenges‚ insights‚ and the path forward
In a recent study for the Humanitarian Innovation Fund, we explored the challenges humanitarian innovations face in achieving scale. Our research highlights why this issue matters, its implications,...
Challenges and solutions for data collection in humanitarian research projects: an example from South Sudan
Written by Gerbrand Alkema, MEAL Advisor, World Vision In 2019 John Hopkins University together with World Vision embarked upon a quasi-experimental research project to learn more about cash...
Climate Crisis and Humanitarian Health Situation Analysis External Report, August 2024
Situation Analysis: Exploring Linkages Between the Climate Crisis and Humanitarian Health This situation analysis focuses on the interlinkages between climate crisis and humanitarian health. It aims...
Multisectoral Prevention of Undernutrition for Food Insecure Contexts: An evidence synthesis
There are currently 258 million people across 58 countries and territories facing acute food insecurity, with women and children particularly vulnerable to undernutrition in these contexts. While we...
Global Prioritisation Exercise (GPE) for humanitarian research and innovation national consultation: Kenya, June 2024
In a world with mounting and complex humanitarian challenges, research and innovation (R&I) can play a pivotal role in identifying, prioritising, and addressing humanitarian needs. The role of R&I at...
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Research Priorities for Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Crises: Focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome
OVERVIEW Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of populations affected by humanitarian crises. Globally, factors such as ageing populations,...
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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Innovations destigmatising menstrual hygiene management in emergencies
Each month, 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate (UNICEF). Of that number, the World Bank estimates that 500 million will struggle to access menstrual products or suitable facilities to...
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“Let it stay in the heart and injure, rather than going out and exposing me”: Unpacking cultural concepts of distress among Syrian refugees in Jordan
Written by Jessica E. Lambert, Hala Abu Taleb, & Joop de Jong Understanding cultural concepts of distress is crucial to developing acceptable and relevant mental health and psychosocial support...