The 20 humanitarian crises the world cannot ignore in 2023 We need fresh thinking about how to tackle causes as well as the symptoms of human misery The 2023 Watchlist reveals a need for a drastic change in the way we approach humanitarian crises and tackle shared global risks To reduce the scale of humanitarian suffering worldwide we must incentivise those in power to choose against catastrophe
What is World Humanitarian Day and why is it important? World Humanitarian Day takes place every 19 August It recognizes, and aims to raise awareness of, the work of humanitarians around the world The World Economic Forum is committed to humanitarian principles and brings partners together to promote peace efforts and to increase funding to tackle humanitarian crises
Bridging the gap: how the private sector is streamlining humanitarian . . . With growing humanitarian needs and reduced budgets, private-sector partnerships are more crucial than ever No single organization can address the challenge alone It’s time to redefine the role of the private sector – not just as a last resort but as an integral, proactive partner in humanitarian response
The 6 issues on the humanitarian agenda in 2022 Syria is far from being a unique case, but it is a lesson in how quickly conflict erodes a middle-income country’s precious infrastructure Humanitarian organizations like the ICRC operate at top speed just to keep basic services– water, sanitation, electricity, health facilities, schools – from collapsing
Humanitarian logistics partners step up delivery in crises The world is contending with multiple crises – as of June 2024, the conflict in Ukraine has led to the fleeing of some 6 5 million refugees globally; in Syria, over 14 6 million people – over two-thirds of the population – require humanitarian assistance according to the United Nations; and in Sudan, 25 6 million people are facing acute hunger according to the Integrated Food Security
Humanitarian crises disproportionately impact female health | World . . . Humanitarian crises interrupt the provision and usage of sexual and reproductive health care and information leaving women and girls vulnerable, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) It has found that maternal deaths in 35 countries facing humanitarian crisis or fragile conditions represent around 61% of all maternal deaths globally
Innovation is hard, but for humanitarians it’s essential What began as a radical idea has transformed humanitarian aid globally, saving lives and restoring livelihoods of millions Cash succeeded precisely because it was supported by enabling approaches to leadership, a willingness to experiment and learn, a commitment to evidence, and above all the value of empowering those closest to the problem
Heres how we can meet the need for global humanitarian aid Humanitarian crises, caused by conflicts or natural disasters, can be felt on all continents They are overwhelmingly the result of human action — or indeed inaction, when the conflict parties and international community as a whole fail to resolve steadily growing number of protracted conflicts or work towards preventing new ones
Humanitarian crises are growing. So how do we make crisis response more . . . A prime example of such an initiative is the Humanitarian Logistics Databank established by Dubai Humanitarian This central portal connects real-time information about life-saving aid of humanitarian agencies available in global humanitarian hubs located in Dubai, Italy and Panama, the first three markets interconnected on the network as of
Why humanitarian action is a most cost-effective investment The humanitarian world is navigating an era marked by civil wars, rising numbers of refugees and a surge in complex and protracted crises We need more commitment from the private sector, donors, UN agencies, thought leaders and NGOs to embrace innovative and cost-efficient ways of improving lives