Pact Decoded: Imagine a Future if World Leaders Get It Right
Pact Decoded: Imagine a Future if World Leaders Get It Right | unfoundation.org BlogYouthPact Decoded: Imagine a Future if World Leaders Get It Right Our Future Agenda’s Pact Decoded breaks down the key agreements made by world leaders at the Summit of the Future and UNGA 79 — and represents an opportunity to rekindle hope […]
The DPRK as a Principal or as an Accomplice? – EJIL: Talk!
Reporting over the past few weeks has confirmed the presence of thousands of North Korean troops in the theatre of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, and their imminent deployment on the battlefield. Estimates vary, but the North Korean regime has apparently provided more than ten thousand troops to its Russian ally. It remains to be seen whether […]
Uganda: Sowing the seeds for lasting change
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Humanitarian Mapping with WhatsApp: Introducing ChatMap
ChatMap, turns WhatsApp chats into instant maps, extracting location data and messages. Ideal for disaster-prone areas, it enhances communities with limited tech skills, even offline. Spanish version A few months ago, Céline Jacquin, Senior Manager for the Latin America and the Caribbean Hub, mentioned a community in need of humanitarian mapping, where residents had zero […]
Five Ways to Scale Up Climate Adaptation Finance at COP 29 – and Beyond
Five Ways to Scale Up Climate Adaptation Finance at COP 29 – and Beyond | unfoundation.org A woman carries supplies through a flooded street in Cap Haïtien after intense flooding in northern Haiti left more than a dozen dead and displaced thousands. Photo: UN Photo/Logan Abassi As the impacts of climate change intensify, calls for […]
The First Humanitarian ICT Resolution: Ambitions and Limitations
On 31 October 2024, the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent adopted an unprecedented resolution on protecting civilians against the potential human cost of digital activities during armed conflicts. This post offers a critical appraisal of the resolution’s main aspects against the background of its adoption. As will be explained, the resolution […]
This is a story of hope: HART’s 20th anniversary
– By Anaïs Arroyo, HART Campaigns and Research Intern “This is a story of hope,” stated Raymond Okot, the Founder of PAORINHER, at HART’s 20th anniversary gathering of partners and long-term supporters in July. It was an evening for reunions, reflections, and a renewal of HART’s commitment to partner-driven change. It was also a testament […]
Cartografiando Historias: Crónica de una Jornada en las Laderas de Medellín
En Altos de la Torre, Medellín, un taller de mapeo reunió al Hub de Mapeo, POMOTE y colectivos locales. Usando ChatMap, se visibilizó el territorio y se fortaleció a la comunidad frente a riesgos socionaturales. El ascenso por la ladera era empinado y desafiante. Cosa de media hora, decían. Al final, resultaron casi dos horas […]
YEAR IN REVIEW: THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UN AND OUR WORLD IN 2024
YEAR IN REVIEW: THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UN AND OUR WORLD IN 2024 | unfoundation.org BlogBlog SeriesYEAR IN REVIEW: THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UN AND OUR WORLD IN 2024 Protesters call on world leaders to take urgent action at a climate march in Turin, Italy in October 2024. Photo: Mauro Ujetto/NurPhoto via Getty […]
Is the detention by an occupying power of fighters in a NIAC governed by GC IV? – EJIL: Talk!
Since the outbreak of the hostilities on 7 October 2023, Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians from Gaza. 1,627 are being held by the Israel Prison Service (IPS) as of 6 November 2024, according to information obtained by HaMoked, while thousands more are estimated to be detained by the Israeli military.