Harvard Humanitarian Podcast

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International Women's Day Profile: Humanitarian Women's Network Mar 07, 2018

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If the audio player above does not load, you can listen to the podcast here. In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re speaking to women all over the world who are working to advance equality for women and girls. In this episode, we speak with the founders of the Humanitarian Women’s Network, a 4200-member and growing, global network of professional women working in the aid and development sector. Elisabeth Faure, Rosalia Gitau, Capucine de Fouchier, Anika Kristic, and Sabina Robillard join us to discuss their 2016 survey on female aid workers which assessed the impacts of discrimination and harassment, sexual aggression and assault, reporting mechanisms and adjudication, and the impact of sexual harassment and assault on professional and personal well-being.

Practitioner Profile: Tara Cookson and Lorena Fuentes Mar 06, 2018

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In honor of International Women’s Day, ATHA is speaking to women all over the world who work to advance equality for women and girls. In this episode, we speak with the founders of Ladysmith, a feminist venture for gender equality. Guided by the principle “no research about us, without us,” Ladysmith helps international development organizations produce, analyze and take action on gender data.

Practitioner Profile: Isabelle Arradon Mar 05, 2018

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In honor of International Women’s Day, ATHA is speaking to women all over the world who work to advance equality for women and girls. In this episode, we speak with Isabelle Arradon, the Director of Research and a Special Advisor on Gender at the International Crisis Group’s headquarters in Brussels.

Engaging Men to Advance Gender Equality Feb 28, 2018

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Since the passage of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in October 2000, gender mainstreaming in humanitarian programming has highlighted not only the differential impacts of war and crisis on women, but also the important contributions women make to conflict resolution and the long-term sustainability of peace agreements. In a panel conversation with experts and practitioners, this podcast will explore how men can work as allies to advance gender equality in humanitarian settings, what challenges remain for the practical implementation of gender equitable policies and programming, and opportunities to advance a broader coalition of voices in humanitarian leadership and decision-making.

Yemen’s Cholera Crisis (Part II): Updates on Health and Education Jan 24, 2018

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Earlier this year, Yemen faced the worst cholera outbreak in recent history, affecting an estimated 1 million people. Although the cholera crisis has been largely contained, new challenges continue to emerge. Over the past months, Yemen has faced a blockade cutting off much-needed commercial and humanitarian access to the country, which has also been hit by increased Saudi-led airstrikes and a recent outbreak of diphtheria. Following up on our previous podcast discussion on the cholera outbreak in Yemen, this podcast explores elements of the ongoing response to this complex humanitarian crisis, as well as reflections on lessons learned over the last several months of fighting.

Resettling Syrian Refugees: The Intersection of Rehabilitation and Protection Oct 25, 2017

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Since the beginning of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, the neighboring countries of Lebanon, Turkey, and Jordan have collectively absorbed approximately 5 million registered refugees--not counting the untold numbers who remain unregistered. As their displacement becomes increasingly protracted and the crisis shows no signs of abating, humanitarians have highlighted the increasing need to shift focus to social cohesion and rehabilitation efforts with an eye toward long-term development. In a panel conversation with experts and practitioners, this podcast will explore how the Syrian refugee crisis is reshaping host communities in the Middle East, what challenges remain for the protection of vulnerable populations, and opportunities for advancing humanitarian protection and the integration of refugees into host communities.

Practitioner Profiles: Sawsan Samara and Joel Hernandez Sep 22, 2017

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In this episode, ATHA's Meredith Blake speaks with Sawsan Samara and Joel Hernandez about their time working for the Elpida Home for Refugees in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Yemen’s Cholera Crisis: Fighting Disease During Armed Conflict Sep 13, 2017

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Yemen currently faces the “world’s worst cholera outbreak in the midst of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis,” according to a joint statement issued by UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in July 2017. In light of this multidimensional humanitarian crisis, this podcast will bring together medical experts and humanitarian practitioners to discuss the epidemiological implications and medical treatment of Yemen’s cholera epidemic amidst an active armed conflict, as well as the ongoing challenges of maintaining humanitarian assistance and protection operations to mitigate the devastating impact of this crisis on vulnerable populations.

Practitioner Pathways: Establishing a Career in the Humanitarian Sector Jul 26, 2017

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Despite the significant growth of the humanitarian sector in recent years - now employing over 250,000 professionals - practitioners often express concerns over the lack of clarity, predictability or support in establishing and maintaining a humanitarian career. In conversations with experts, trainers and practitioners, this podcast will explore humanitarian education and professionalization, pathways into the field, and opportunities for professional growth within the humanitarian sector.

"Serious" Games: Innovative Learning in the Humanitarian Sector Jun 21, 2017

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In light of the important role that such efforts have come to play in the humanitarian sector’s education and training initiatives, this podcast focuses on the objectives, design, and impact of these innovative pedagogical tools. Through a conversation with experts involved in studying, developing, and implementing a wide array of game-based modes of education and training, this podcast will examine several questions. Speakers: Clark Abt, Adjunct Professor of Energy & Sustainable Development, Brandeis University, Chairman and Founder, Abt Associates, Inc., and Author of Serious Games; Mariam Adil, Operations Analyst, World Bank, and Founder of GRID, Gaming Revolution for Inspiring Development; Asi Burak, CEO, Power Play and Chairman, Games for Change; Christian Rouffaer, Head of Unit, Virtual Reality, ICRC

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