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The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian
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Humanitarian Assistance
Global Refugee Forum
Decolonization Of Aid

The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.

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The UN's high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, finishes his term at the end of the year. As with most top UN roles, picking the next UN refugee chief is far from transparent. What's different this time around? Refugee-led organisations held... more

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The UN Security Council has passed a resolution backing US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. It authorises an "international stabilisation force", and approves a "board of peace". Essentially, this would govern Gaza, and oversee reconstru... more

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When aid funding is tight, education is often cut first. But schools offer more than just learning, and communities say education is their priority. "We have to believe that survival means more than just breathing," says emergency education expert Fa... more

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The UN climate summit, COP30, is getting under way in Brazil, with global temperatures rising – and global cooperation under deep strain. Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, the UN Secretary-General warns that the world has missed its targets to l... more

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Recent Guests

Hourie Tafech
Director for Refugee Leadership and Partnership at Refugees International
Refugees International
Episode: Who wants to be the new UN refugee chief | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Dr. Faiza Hassan
Director of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies
Episode: Why emergency education saves lives | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Saskia Brechenmacher
Senior Fellow at Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The global backlash on gender rights | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Thant Myint-U
Historian and author of Peacemaker, U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World
Episode: The UN's 20th-century diplomacy for 21st-century problems | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Mark Goldberg
Host of the podcast To Save Us From Hell and creator of UN Dispatch
UN Dispatch
Episode: The UN and the crisis of liberalism | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Anjali Dayal
Assistant professor of international politics at Fordham University and author of Incredible Commitments
Fordham University
Episode: The UN and the crisis of liberalism | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Rita Baroud
22-year-old journalist from Gaza City.
The New Humanitarian
Episode: Don't look away from Gaza | What's Unsaid
Laura Berlingozzi
Postdoctoral researcher in international relations at the Santana School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy
Santana School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
Episode: Should we talk to the jihadists? | What's Unsaid
Hafsar Tameesuddin
A stateless Rohingya refugee rights activist currently resettled in New Zealand and co-secretary general of the Asia-Pacific Refugee Rights Network
Asia-Pacific Refugee Rights Network
Episode: No one wants to depend on aid, including refugees | Power Shift

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Tammam Aloudat
CEO of The New Humanitarian

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Great initiative, please add links

    Please include speaker names and links to articles/documents/sources referred to in the show notes so that listeners can do follow up reading on the episode’s content! Thanks.

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    gpettey19
    United States3 years ago
  • The New Humanitarian is a must

    The humanitarian sector needs to take this time to reflect on it’s role and impact. Critically, rigourously and independantly. This is a great source of reflection for me who have been in the sector for 20 years and needs to continue unlearn and learn…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Rob
    Canada3 years ago
  • Stop whining

    Please stop the whining about Ukrainian refugees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States4 years ago
  • Politicized of migration 1 June 2022

    Why is the world all up in arms when Russia invaded Ukraine, but we merely watch as Israel invaded Palestine… Is there really any difference?

    I can not physically give to help the worlds problems, but I can uniformly give monies…

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    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting but the sound is so low

    I would love to listen to the episode from 8/10/21, but the guest’s voice is so low that there’s no way to get anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    apfel1984
    Russia4 years ago

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There's a call for improved accessibility to information, such as links and resources mentioned in episodes.
Many find the podcast deeply educational and relevant, emphasizing the need for better engagement with local voices in humanitarian responses.
The content is recognized for its honesty and willingness to tackle uncomfortable truths about humanitarianism.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions that prompt self-reflection on humanitarian practices and policies.

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Who wants to be the new UN refugee chief | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What do you expect to be different when a refugee-led organization is the actual holder of the decisions rather than the implementing partner?
Refugee-led organizations have lived experiences and perspectives that differentiate them from others, allowing for more effective advocacy and understanding of community needs.
Who wants to be the new UN refugee chief | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: How does your position, your experience, your lived experience shape your understanding of that role and who should fill it?
My experience as a Palestinian refugee helps me understand that the next commissioner must prioritize refugee rights and perspectives in their decisions.
How to make people care? Emergency aid's marketing problem | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What do you want them to do? What would you ask a listener to do other than absorb this and internalize?
We need to acknowledge the pivotal moment for global humanitarian action and strive to inspire collective action for change.
How to make people care? Emergency aid's marketing problem | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: So how do you communicate to a Canadian audience about crises that are so far removed?
We emphasize the importance of constructing a narrative that connects people with the humanitarian context and recognizes the agency of those affected.
How to make people care? Emergency aid's marketing problem | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: Why do you think that is? Why don't people go to the streets to object or protest the cuts to USAID or to the cuts in the UK or others?
There is a fragility in the humanitarian model and an over-reliance on international funding, making it difficult for people to engage.

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What is The New Humanitarian about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides an insightful examination of humanitarian crises, with a strong emphasis on the conflicts and natural disasters that displace millions globally. Featuring interviews with experts in the field, it unpacks the policies and personnel involved in humanitarian responses, often highlighting overlooked narratives from affected communities. Topics typically covered include the selection processes for humanitarian leaders, the importance of education during emergencies, the intersection of climate change and humanitarian needs, and the pressing issues surrounding gender rights and migration. The discussions often question existing practices and explore innovative approaches to aid delivery, making it a vital resource for those ... more

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2. Dr. Faiza Hassan
3. Saskia Brechenmacher
4. Thant Myint-U
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