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The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian
Gaza
Humanitarian Aid
Climate Change
International Humanitarian Sector
Genocide
Representation
Human Rights
War Crimes
Sudan
Leadership
International Humanitarian Law
COP28
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gaza Conflict
Myanmar
Corruption
Aid Diversion
Humanitarian Assistance
Global Refugee Forum
Decolonization Of Aid

The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH’s journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.

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Power Shift is an experiment in dialogue that puts decision-makers in aid and philanthropy and those affected by their decisions in honest, one-on-one conversations about the aid sector’s inequalities. ___ In the second episode of Power Shift, we con... more

Power Shift is an experiment in dialogue that puts decision-makers in aid and philanthropy and those affected by their decisions in honest, one-on-one conversations about the aid sector’s inequalities.

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Michael Köhler and Nadine Saba are just ... more

The Trump administration’s aid freeze is a pivotal moment for the humanitarian sector. Veteran aid worker and TNH CEO Tammam Aloudat doesn’t believe that simply restoring funding will fix a broken system. While imagining what remaking humanitarianism... more

The US aid freeze has exposed not only the fragility of humanitarian funding but also longstanding dependencies, vulnerabilities, and power dynamics that demand a broader reckoning. This event will explore the urgent need for structural change, seeki... more

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Recent Guests

Nadine Saba
Director of the Aqar Network for Development
Aqar Network
Episode: Do we want to relinquish power, or not? | Power Shift
Michael Köhler
Grand Bargain Ambassador and former Deputy Director General of ECHO
European Commission
Episode: Do we want to relinquish power, or not? | Power Shift
Isabelle Clérié
Haitian anthropologist and executive director of the Haiti Impact Group
Haiti Impact Group
Episode: Is Haiti better off without aid? | What’s Unsaid
Idrees Ahmad
Director of journalism at the University of Essex in the UK and founding editor at New Lines magazine
University of Essex, New Lines magazine
Episode: Who are the bad guys anyway? | What’s Unsaid
Solomon Dersso
founding director of Amani Africa, an independent pan-African policy research center specializing in African Union and peace and security issues
Amani Africa
Episode: What will stop the fighting in Sudan? | What’s Unsaid
Zeina Shahla
Syrian journalist based in Damascus
The New Humanitarian
Episode: In crises, can life ever be normal? | What’s Unsaid
Iván Reyes
Journalist and photographer in Caracas, Venezuela
The New Humanitarian
Episode: In crises, can life ever be normal? | What’s Unsaid
Monique Clesca
A retired humanitarian and pro-democracy activist with over 25 years working for the UN, she advocates for social justice and women's rights in Haiti.
Former UN official
Episode: Haitian ‘gangs are at war with us’ | First Person
Nivine Sandouka
A Palestinian peace activist from East Jerusalem.
Alliance for Middle East Peace
Episode: Peace in Gaza | What’s Unsaid (REPLAY)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Great initiative, please add links

    Please include speaker names and links to articles/documents/sources referred to in the show notes so that listeners can do follow up reading on the episode’s content! Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gpettey19
    United States3 years ago
  • The New Humanitarian is a must

    The humanitarian sector needs to take this time to reflect on it’s role and impact. Critically, rigourously and independantly. This is a great source of reflection for me who have been in the sector for 20 years and needs to continue unlearn and learn…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Rob
    Canada3 years ago
  • Stop whining

    Please stop the whining about Ukrainian refugees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States3 years ago
  • Politicized of migration 1 June 2022

    Why is the world all up in arms when Russia invaded Ukraine, but we merely watch as Israel invaded Palestine… Is there really any difference?

    I can not physically give to help the worlds problems, but I can uniformly give monies…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting but the sound is so low

    I would love to listen to the episode from 8/10/21, but the guest’s voice is so low that there’s no way to get anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    apfel1984
    Russia3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions and the critical examination of the humanitarian sector.
The podcast is acknowledged as a vital platform for both supporters and critics of humanitarian aid while sparking necessary debates and reflections.
There are calls for improved episode resources, such as speaker names and links to references, indicating a desire for deeper engagement with the content.

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Do we want to relinquish power, or not? | Power Shift
Q: How does power dynamics shift between local organizations and donors?
Power needs to be decentralized to local organizations for more effective humanitarian action, but there are still ingrained biases and mistrust that need addressing.
Do we want to relinquish power, or not? | Power Shift
Q: What is the Grand Bargain and its significance?
The Grand Bargain is a fundamental agreement aimed at reforming the humanitarian system, striving to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in delivering aid.
Can dialogue truly shift power? | Power Shift
Q: Degan, can two people sitting down and talking really lead to change?
While there will always be inherent power imbalances, fostering understanding and creating equitable relationships is essential to facilitating change.
In conversation with new CEO Tammam Aloudat | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What was that like for you?
It was unusual and difficult to reconcile the treatment disparities in the humanitarian system, especially when my compatriots were excluded from benefits I had access to.
In conversation with new CEO Tammam Aloudat | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Q: What made you want to do that?
I wanted the opportunity to speak about the humanitarian system without being limited by the interests and the red tape of the system itself.

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What is The New Humanitarian about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intricacies of humanitarian issues, this podcast offers insightful discussions with experts and frontline workers addressing the challenges faced during conflicts and natural disasters. Throughout its episodes, it explores the dynamics of humanitarian aid, the impact of political decisions, and the need for reform in the aid sector, emphasizing community-driven solutions over traditional models. Listeners are likely to find valuable insights into the complexities of humanitarianism, including critical perspectives on power imbalances and the necessity for local leadership in aid effectiveness. Unique in its approach, it merges personal narratives with professional reflections, creating a deeper understanding of the human sto... more

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1. Nadine Saba
2. Michael Köhler
3. Isabelle Clérié
4. Idrees Ahmad
5. Solomon Dersso
6. Zeina Shahla
7. Iván Reyes
8. Monique Clesca

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