The New Humanitarian·Sep 2, 2021Biometric aid data and the TalibanHow long is data stored? Who has copies? Can it be deleted? What about informed consent? Re-examining aid data security after the Taliban’s…
The New Humanitarian·Dec 1, 2020Pushing back against the tide: A Pacific nation’s climate fightVanuatu drafts a blueprint for how battered countries might bypass climate inaction, and recoup soaring disaster costs in a warming world.
The New Humanitarian·Oct 29, 2020Welcome to the new face of crisisThis pandemic is a taste of things to come. We’re not ready.
The New Humanitarian·Oct 5, 2020How we broke the Ebola sexual abuse scandalFirst, there were whispers of women being sexually abused by aid workers during the Ebola response. Then, we heard 51 voices.
The New Humanitarian·Sep 24, 2020Thailand’s deep south women are on the front lines of peace‘Someone has to step up. If we are silent and do nothing, then we fail the next generation.’
InAge of AwarenessbyThe New Humanitarian·Apr 27, 2020Is global warming driving the spread of dengue across Latin America?Originally a tropical disease, dengue has begun to take hold in more temperate regions. Scientists say climate change may be to blame.
The New Humanitarian·Apr 15, 2020How a tech NGO got sucked into a COVID-19 conspiracy theoryBill Gates does not have a secret plan to tag you
The New Humanitarian·Mar 31, 2020History lesson: Coronavirus is the latest pandemic, not the lastLessons from the history of pandemics.
The New Humanitarian·Mar 30, 2020Coronavirus technology: No, we don’t need an app for thisCOVID-19 tracking apps might sound appealing, but be careful what you wish for.
The New Humanitarian·Mar 24, 2020Rohingya refugees need a coronavirus lifeline, not an internet banMohammed Arfaat is trying to help his refugee community prepare for COVID-19. But a communications blackout keeps most Rohingya in the…