A word of thanks

The Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies (NCHS) would like to thank all those who contributed to the NCHS Research Network in the period 2019-2023, and more broadly to the Centre’s success and achievements over the past 12 years.

Education in emergencies

Tune into the latest episode of Talking Humanitarianism as Dr. Ritesh Shah explores the contested landscape of aid and influence within education in emergency settings.

IHSA conference wraps up in Dhaka

The biennial International Humanitarian Studies Association Conference was held recently in Dhaka, Bangladesh and online, with several NCHS associations contributing.

Upcoming seminars on the situation in Palestine and Israel

With the humanitarian situation in Gaza becoming more critical by the day, two upcoming seminars will discuss the imperative of a humanitarian ceasefire and what the conflict might mean for the future of Palestine and Israel.

Just published: Humanitarian extractivism

A new book investigates the digital transformation of aid as a form of humanitarian extractivism and how this shifts power towards states, the private sector and humanitarians.

UNRWA: In anticipation of a double collapse

In this PRIO blog, Jørgen Jensehaugen examines the repercussions of the looming collapse of parts of UNRWA.

Upcoming event: What shapes refugee journeys?

Join this PRIO seminar to explore what shapes refugee journeys, what struggles do they face along the way and what influences their decision making.

Is AI a game-changer for the humanitarian sector?

PRIO researchers urge development agencies, civil society and humanitarian workers to join the conversation about AI and its consequences for humanitarian work.

Life in the ‘new Moria’ refugee camp

In this episode of Talking Humanitarianism, Heidi Mogstad talks to psychologist for Doctors Without Borders, Katrin Glatz Brubakk, about her recent mission to Lesvos and impressions from assisting refugees in the ‘new Moria’.

Humanitarian diplomacy and multilateral engagement

In this episode of Talking Humanitarianism, Mr. Itonde Kakoma is in conversation with Dr. Salla Turunen providing his reflections on how the IFRC is situated within the humanitarian landscape, particularly regarding humanitarian diplomacy and multilateral engagement.