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International Security
How to contain the deepening crisis in Venezuela
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans are fleeing a failed economy, a lack of food, rampant crime and disease. The country's crisis is now a serious threat to its neighbours.
Human Rights
Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it
The corporate culture that has allowed, or in some cases encouraged, the view of certain humans as sexual objects, or tradeable goods, has to change.
Workforce and Employment
Bill and Melinda Gates have explained why they're giving away their fortune
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates have explained their two reasons why they're giving their money to good causes.
Humanitarian Action
A Rohingya woman describes the chilling way race hatred starts
Wai Wai Nu, who has founded two NGOs for women's rights, witnessed first-hand how discrimination spilled over into what UNHCR calls the 'world’s fastest growing refugee crisis'.
Humanitarian Action
7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018
Conflict, hunger and disease will affect millions again this year. Failure to adapt will lead to further global instability, major breakdowns of social and economic systems, and a failure...
Migration
Why we need a global understanding of migration
Today there are 258 million global migrants, more than ever before. But if managed properly, these mass movements can boost economic growth.
Humanitarian Action
Breaking the silence: why we should all take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and abuse
The UN and other international organisations must fight sexual harassment and abuse at home and abroad.
Humanitarian Action
3 ways big data is changing the humanitarian sector
Since the deadly earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, the volume of a specific kind of data has been growing exponentially: welcome to the era of digital data humanitarianism.
Migration
How tech can help when children are forced to flee
Using a new prediction tool, aid organizations can now estimate how long a humanitarian crisis will last – and respond more effectively.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Digital tools to build a better world
Technology plays a critical role in helping humanitarian and development organizations tackle the urgent global problems we face.
Digital Communications
Why mobiles could be key to solving humanitarian crises
With 8 billion subscriptions worldwide, mobile phone networks have the information responders need most: how many victims are there, and where are they?
Humanitarian Action
Humanitarian crises cost more than ever. But businesses can help
The global humanitarian appeal for 2017 was a record $23.5 billion, targeting 93 million people in need of assistance. Aid money is no longer enough.
Digital Communications
5 things telecom companies can do to restore service after a storm
When disaster strikes, mobile-service providers rush in. But they need to be ready, says the head of the world's largest telecommunications company.
Migration
What a Syrian accountant can teach us about the refugee crisis
Nearly 1 in every 110 people is fleeing war or persecution. They need to be seen as individuals and assets, not as a burden.
Emerging Technologies
4 ways technology can help us respond to disasters
From aerial robotics to big data analytics, one of technology’s most meaningful benefits for society may lie in the humanitarian sector.