“It’s so critical that we scrutinise these actors adequately right now, before they are legitimised.” In the previous collaborative episode between Rethinking Humanitarianism and Start Network, Fogbow CEO Brook Jerue questioned why the aid sector was so “infatuated” and critical of his company – a small private American firm delivering aid in high-conflict contexts like…
Rwanda’s signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – becoming the ninth AU member state to join the landmark treaty – is an important national and continental commitment. ALSO READ: How to address, overcome the impact of gender-based violence Signed on July 28, the convention recognises that violence is…
Being busy should not be an excuse for poor customer service. (Image: Camsoft) This morning I experienced something we’ve all become accustomed to, says Mark Annett, Head of CRM Sales at Camsoft CRM Solutions. I e-mailed a medical provider and, within seconds, received an automated response thanking me for my e-mail and politely informing me…
Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the international system. Given that the global economy is maritime based and rests on secure and predictable flows of goods by sea, the armed attacks on Iran and their maritime spillovers…
Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. Some children are directly harmed, while others witness violence between caregivers or in their communities. Either way, the impact can be profound. Evidence shows that the relationship between violence exposure and poor mental health can…
