Misinformation and disinformation are often described as defining illnesses of our time. They feel new, overwhelming, and uniquely corrosive. And yet, history tells a more uncomfortable truth: they have always been with us. What has changed is not their...
The humanitarian sector is at a turning point: A New Era of Humanitarian FinancingLiana Ghukasyan, Special Advisor to IFRC President The humanitarian sector is at a turning point. The recent cuts in foreign aid—most notably from the United States, but also from other...
Will we see more parity in humanitarian financing? — Alexander Matheou Last year, while the world was rightly focused on the great tragedies and unravelling in the Middle East, the humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Myanmar and Bangladesh got progressively worse but...
Relevance is a word that resonates deeply in the world of humanitarian organisations. In an era marked by geopolitical upheavals, climate crises, and shifting societal expectations, remaining ‘fit for purpose’ is not just a lofty ideal—it is an existential imperative....
As we close the chapter on the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, it is a moment both for celebration and reflection. Since the first International Conference, this unique gathering has provided a platform where governments,...
Let's look ahead to 2024 in Asia Pacific from Red Cross and Red Crescent. Dramatic shifts in power in Afghanistan and Myanmar in 2021 put the Asia Pacific region at the forefront of humanitarian attention. Since then, crises in Europe, Africa and the Middle East have...