IIHA Fordham University

Humanitarian Fault Lines

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Humanitarian Fault Lines, from Fordham University's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, explores what’s not going right in the world of humanitarian affairs. Jamie McGoldrick examines why these crises have developed, and he seeks to find voices to speak on these issues and what is, or isn’t, being done to address them. Jamie also looks to find answers to some of the most challenging questions in the humanitarian world. The IIHA offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and serves the humanitarian community through intensive local training, research, webinars, conferences, exhibi...

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Denise Brown On The Humanitarian Response in Ukraine 07.02.2023 28:22

Host Jamie McGoldrick talks with Denise Brown, UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, about efforts to provide aid with war in the country. Denise speaks candidly about the crisis and what humanitarian aid workers are experiencing as they respond in the region. She outlines challenges aid workers face in getting access to certain areas and talks about dealing with criticism and misinform...

Jan Egeland on The Humanitarian Imperative Today 23.01.2023 31:45

The humanitarian sector is facing challenging crises all over the globe. Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, about the difficulty in responding and adapting to these crises. They discuss the political and climate obstacles humanitarian aid is dealing with, and they talk about working with donors to get support.

Message From Host Jamie McGoldrick 05.01.2023 1:46

Host Jamie McGoldrick lays out his goals for the podcast ahead of its launch date on January 24th. Jamie spent decades working in the humanitarian field, and while there’s been progress, he believes there needs to be change. Jamie’s looking for answers to the difficult questions facing the humanitarian world. Why are some of these crises now terminal? Why is it left to humanitarians to address chr...