In a recent workshop on Generative Artificial Intelligence in the IFRC network, participants asked "How can we ensure that AI-driven humanitarian tools adhere to ethical guidelines, avoid biases, and prioritize the well-being of the communities they aim to serve?"....
The (tenuous) case for hope – Originally published in the MIHA Bulletin People have been predicting the end of the world since the world first appeared. It is the same today, where international events and news streams are filled with predictions about the end of...
From November 9 to December 15, 2023, we explored the collective wisdom of our vibrant IFRC Network through a global survey. A total of 2,060 responses were gathered from volunteers, staff and leaders from 106 countries. They generously shared their thoughts and...
We prompted reflection on global humanitarian challenges and how to embrace new landscapes in the fields of technology, methodology and strategy. From climate crises to escalating conflicts, questions arise. How do we overcome localization barriers? What is our role...
Explore the Humanitarian Observatory's robust research agenda for 2024, addressing global challenges with actionable insights, dedicated to generating profound understanding, and offering valuable perspectives on critical issues. As the primary challenges toward the...
The milestone It has been six years since the humanitarian agenda has reached a milestone after the UN Secretary General’s call for turning locally-led humanitarian action at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016. This was a call to change the function of global...