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The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian
Gaza
Humanitarian Aid
Genocide
Israel
Sudan
Human Rights
Climate Change
Syria
Humanitarian Crisis
United Nations
Yemen
International Humanitarian Law
Myanmar
Rohingya
Decolonization
Afghanistan
Trauma
Burnout
International Humanitarian Sector
Mental Health

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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For Abdihakim Ainte, a senior Somali government official, the international humanitarian system's sudden contraction has been both a "cataclysmic" shock – with devastating immediate consequences – and a reckoning that could ultimately accelerate Soma... more

Less than a year ago, Colum Wilson left his position at the helm of the humanitarian department in one of the world's largest donor governments.

After more than two decades with the UK government, Wilson concludes that "the world's become a colder ... more

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Humanitarianism evolves, whether the system is ready or not. This six-episode series explores how.

Ben Ramalingam has spent 20 years thinking and writing about the complexity of the humanitarian system and what makes it shift.

His conclusion? It ... more

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What are we getting right, what are we getting wrong, and how could we do better? A recent live webinar hosted by Patrick Gathara, with historian Assal Rad and media critic Sana Saeed, digs into the framing of the genocide and wars in the Middle East... more

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Ben Ramalingam
Author of Aid on the Edge of Chaos; humanitarian thinker
Independent author / researcher
Episode: Error and trial: What really makes the humanitarian system change? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Assal Rad
Historian of the modern Middle East, author of The State of Resistance
Independent scholar
Episode: Lessons on media ethics from the Middle East | Decolonise How?
Sana Saeed
Independent journalist, media critic and commentator, former AJ+ host
Independent journalist
Episode: Lessons on media ethics from the Middle East | Decolonise How?
Jess Crombie
Leading voice in ethical humanitarian storytelling
The New Humanitarian
Episode: How to change reporting | Decolonise How?
Chika Oduah
Journalist, editor, and founder of Zikora Media and Arts
Zikora Media and Arts
Episode: How to change reporting | Decolonise How?
Bridgit Antoinette Evans
Cultural change thought leader and CEO of Pop Culture Collaborative
Pop Culture Collaborative
Episode: Event | Who owns the narrative?
Arian Moayed
Iranian-born actor and co-founder of Waterwell
Waterwell
Episode: Event | Who owns the narrative?
Mazin Sid Ahmed
Co-founder and executive director of Documented
Documented
Episode: Event | Who owns the narrative?
Annie Slemrod
Award-winning journalist and editor, Middle East editor for The New Humanitarian
The New Humanitarian
Episode: Event | Who owns the narrative?

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Patrick Gathara
Editor and host with focus on decolonizing journalism and media reform
Patrick Gadara
Editor at The New Humanitarian and episode host
Tammam Al-Oudat
Syrian-Swiss physician; decolonizing global health advocate; host of events

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 189 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.

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    gpettey19
    United States4 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…

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    5
    Pat Rob
    Canada4 years ago
  • Stop whining

    Please stop the whining about Ukrainian refugees.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarita7981
    United States4 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…

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    4
    😉💙🙃
    United States4 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
    Russia5 years ago

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Thoughtful and challenging discussions that push for accountability in humanitarian work
High-quality sourcing and guest diversity with practical takeaways
Consistently critical of power structures in aid and reporting

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How to change reporting | Decolonise How?
Q: Could you talk us through that story and the challenges you faced reporting it for international media?
Chika describes going to Chibok to show the human face of the crisis, challenging the dominance of reporters who had not visited the town and emphasizing the need for on-the-ground reporting and contextual depth.
Crisis comms: donations vs. dignity | Decolonise How?
Q: What is one concrete action agencies can take now to improve their communications?
Ground storytelling in community-originated voices, break Western molds, and empower local narratives to lead, while maintaining transparency and accountability to those communities.
Crisis comms: donations vs. dignity | Decolonise How?
Q: What does decolonization look like in practice for communications, and how does it differ from ethical storytelling?
Decolonization means centering the people and communities served, moving away from donor-centric narratives, and ensuring leadership from the global South guides how crises are framed and addressed.
Crisis comms: donations vs. dignity | Decolonise How?
Q: Levis, what's your take on the current state of humanitarian communications and examples of good or bad practice?
There's a tension between fundraising and dignity, but it's possible to do both by centering communities and their rights in storytelling, as shown by shifts in imagery and leadership practices in various organizations.
Decolonising the newsroom | Decolonise How?
Q: What would ideal newsroom look like for decolonised humanitarian coverage?
A newsroom that emphasizes local expertise, sustainable partnerships, and scalable collaboration to overcome resource constraints while keeping ethical and empathetic standards at the core.

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

A rigorous, issue-driven program that regularly interrogates how humanitarian aid, media coverage, and governance intersect in crisis contexts. Episodes commonly dissect power dynamics, localization, accountability, and ethical storytelling, often featuring practitioners, journalists, and researchers who push for more community-centered approaches and decolonized reporting. Notably, the show frequently hosts discussions on how donors, governments, and local actors shape responses, with real-world case studies from Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza, and other hotspots. Listeners can expect thoughtful critiques, practical reform ideas, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on how humanitarian systems actually operate and how reporting can better serv... more

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2. Assal Rad
3. Sana Saeed
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5. Chika Oduah
6. Bridgit Antoinette Evans
7. Arian Moayed
8. Mazin Sid Ahmed

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