HPG Integrated Programme 2019–2021: inclusivity and invisibility in humanitarian action Projects | April 2019 to March 2021 HPG's 14th Integrated Programme of work will ask if the humanitarian sector is delivering on its stated commitment to address suffering with impartiality. Find out more
Protecting civilians in the Kachin borderlands, Myanmar: key threats and local responses Working and discussion papers | December 2018 | Ashley South Exploring the conflict dynamics in Kachin State, Myanmar, and identifying the strategies used and challenges faced by local protection actors. Downloads
UK counterterrorism travel ban could criminalise humanitarian assistance Comment | 30 November 2018 | Sarah Adamczyk The British government should amend the bill – which could pass this Monday – to exempt aid workers and others who have legitimate reasons to travel. Read and comment
Humanitarian action and foreign policy: balancing interests and values Research reports and studies | November 2018 | Barnaby Willitts-King, Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy and John Bryant This paper examines the complex foreign policy drivers that influence the role governments play in responding to crises in other countries. Downloads
‘A Europe that protects’ should protect migrants and refugees Comment | 14 September 2018 | Margie Buchanan-Smith Juncker’s State of the Union this week announced plans to expand the European border force. It should have focused on protecting those fleeing persecution. Read and comment
Dignity and the displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh Working and discussion papers | August 2018 | Kerrie Holloway and Lilianne Fan This case study explores how Rohingya refugees perceive dignity and whether they believe the humanitarian response in Bangladesh is upholding their dignity Downloads
Humanitarian Policy Group Annual Report 2017–18 Publication series | August 2018 This Annual Report outlines our focus on key aspects of the international humanitarian system for 2017–18. Downloads
Crossing boundaries in protecting civilians: mapping actors, insights and conceptual spaces Bibliography and literature reviews | July 2018 | Larissa Fast This literature review explores the strengths and challenges of local protection, and identifies intersections between different actors and approaches. Downloads
Fostering local partnerships in remote management and high-threat settings: emerging lessons from child protection programming in Syria Research reports and studies | July 2018 | Sara Pavanello with Larissa Fast and Eva Svoboda Documenting lessons from child protection activities focusing on psychosocial interventions in Syria implemented through remote management modalities. Downloads
The role and vulnerabilities of older people in drought in East Africa: progress, challenges and opportunities for a more inclusive humanitarian response Research reports and studies | July 2018 | Veronique Barbelet and Fiona Samuels with Georgia Plank This study explores how humanitarian actors involved in drought crises can better include older men and women in their responses. Downloads
