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Good news! KUNO will organise a Winter Course on the 21st and 22th of January, since the Summer Course has been a great success. Get inspired by speakers Thea Hilhorst, Paul van den Berg, Rolf Wijnstra, Pia Zeinoun, Henrieke Hommes and Expertise Centre Humanitarian Communication. In this two-day introductory course on humanitarian aid, humanitarian academics and experienced humanitarian professionals will discuss relevant aspects of humanitarian work. A mixture of practical knowledge, debates and working sessions, will feed your brain, enhance your efficiency as a humanitarian worker and strengthen your network. Read more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dyAzwXEW. Limited spaces available. Picture Cordaid.

On the 14th of November, together with the Dutch Relief Alliance, KUNO is organising an expert meeting on Lebanon. Humanitarian response in focus: Addressing the impact of hostilities in Lebanon and the escalating regional conflict. Speakers: * Nora Stel, Assistant Professor in Conflict Studies, Radboud University Nijmegen. * Pia Zeinoun, Research Lead at Oxfam Novib, Netherlands, Vice President of Embrace (Lebanon) and former Director of the Embrace Mental Health Center. * Hans Jaap Melissen, Freelance Journalist and War Correspondent. * A War Child representative from the DRA Lebanon Acute Joint Response. * A representative from UNRWA. Interested? Find the full invitation and link to rsvp here: https://lnkd.in/dwcnamTD

Rule 55 of Customary Law states that ‘The parties to the conflict must allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians in need, which is impartial in character and conducted without any adverse distinction, subject to their right of control.’ And while the rules seems clear, in complex conflict settings there are often challenges to implantation. In this podcast, Intercross speaks to Jacob Kurtzer, a research fellow with the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ Humanitarian Agenda initiative. The primary challenge he’s focusing on is access to aid in complex man-made emergencies. Listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/dabhkfFa - picture Cordaid.

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Sphere Standards Unpacked Guide launched In many places, the increasing severity and frequency of climate-related disasters exacerbate underlying risks, stoke conflict, and undermine humanitarian and development gains. Within these complex response dynamics, the environment is often overlooked or is treated as an afterthought. Nature-based solutions (NbS) offer a framework to remedy this, and are a powerful tool for enhancing resilience, supporting sustainable development, and improving the quality of life of affected communities while safeguarding the livelihoods and ecosystems they depend upon. Download the guide (in English only for now) here: https://lnkd.in/dPZx_bt4

👉 Two weeks ago, on Thursday 10 October, the one-day conference on ‘Humanitarian Action at a Crossroads’ took place in The Hague, which KUNO Platform organised together with The Clingendael Institute. 🗣️ The day was kicked off by Suying Lai, chair of KUNO, followed by a lecture by Clingendael representative Erwin van Veen on 8 global trends that negatively affect conflict and humanitarian aid. Erwin highlighted the increasing number of wars per year, while international management of conflicts is declining. Subsequently, the floor was given to Hugo Slim, who discussed the historical road to contemporary humanitarianism and the details of the current “crossroads” by addressing 3 potential future scenarios for the Dutch-based humanitarian sector - the road of “war”, “climate” or “the unknown” (yet to be determined). 💡 Then, 4 roundtables were held on current humanitarian challenges. Roundtable 1 addressed the current debate on continuing to adhere to IHL and the humanitarian principles, initiated by reflections from Thea Hilhorst and Raphael Gorgeu. Building on the observations by Barbara Boekhoudt and a second speaker, roundtable 2 dealt with safety and security issues for aid workers and new access strategies. Roundtable 3 covered opportunities for a more inclusive humanitarian model through stronger alignment and cooperation with new actors, and started with introductions by Yannick Du Pont and Anita Kattakuzhy. In roundtable 4, participants discussed innovative approaches to counter the pressure on humanitarian responsibilities, subsequent to two introductions by Hugo Slim and Rolf Wijnstra. The program closed with a plenary discussion, followed by drinks and networking. 📖 In sum, the day was filled with joint learning, reflection, and thinking about recommendations for future operational and strategic policies. Did you miss the conference? A comprehensive report with findings and potential ways forward will be published soon. We will keep you posted! Derk Segaar, Karel Hendriks, Nathalie Olijslager-Jaarsma, Reintje van Haeringen, Leela Koenig, Mirte Bosch, Julia Golterman, Emma Oosterink, Peter Heintze, Elvine Miala, Marlies Rotshuizen, Qawal ILYAS, Anne-Marie van der Veer, Luna Bögemann, Serina Edward-Pius, Desmond Clive Annan, Ginalaura Lurvink - Thanks again to all who contributed!

Are you looking for a new challenge? Or do you know someone who would be perfect for this job? KUNO is looking for a new coordinator, maybe we are looking for you! Do you want to know more about the job? Read the description here: https://lnkd.in/drJy2FuC or visit our website for more information about KUNO.

The need of MHPSS is high, especially in a country like Yemen. Cordaid saw the need and developed a MHPSS application. Read this interview to learn more about this important project: https://lnkd.in/du8KW5yx. With thanks to Monther Zain Sakkaf and inge Leuverink.

We are looking back on an amazing conference yesterday. Together with The Clingendael Institute, KUNO platform organised an event on Humanitarian Action at a Crossroads with Hugo Slim as keynote speaker, interesting break out sessions and enough networking opportunities. We would like to thank everyone that was involved in making this event such a great success.

We are looking back on an amazing conference yesterday. Together with The Clingendael Institute, KUNO platform organised an event on Humanitarian Action at a Crossroads with Hugo Slim as keynote speaker, interesting break out sessions and enough networking opportunities. We would like to thank everyone that was involved in making this event such a great success.

One of the biggest injustices resulting from climate change is inequity, with those least responsible for the current climate emergency often suffering most. Those most affected by climate change are also often the least likely to have the funds to introduce sustainable measures. Learn more about Climate Justice and equity by following this course of University of Glasgow. Dare to learn. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/dM-qA83k