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As the conflict continues, social media users are eschewing mainstream charities in favour of grassroots campaigns. It’s not without issues.
Any upsurge in measles is of real concern, but in settings aggravated by poor living conditions and malnutrition, it can be disastrous. It can affect adults, but young children are at particular risk.
Cuts in development aid could contribute to global instability; violent conflict is already on the rise in countries that rely heavily on foreign assistance
Homes for Ukraine has been in operation for six months. Refugees in the UK and the people hosting them, however, will likely need support for years to come.
The unique skills of Canadian health-care workers with international disaster experience could be a valuable resource during domestic emergencies.
Refugee camps should only be a temporary solution. They’re no place for ongoing health care.
Food, fuel and fertiliser prices were rising fast even before war broke out. We need to act now to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
Social security reforms are needed that include support for the long-term and chronically unemployed and informal workers.
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Professor and Director Designate, World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), United Nations University
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Research Associate at World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), United Nations University
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Lecturer in Operations Management, Lancaster University
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Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor of Social Development Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); Research Fellow, World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), United Nations University
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Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor of Family Medicine, Global health Lead, Humanitarian and disaster response expertise, McMaster University
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Associate Professor and Head of Humanitarian Research Program, Australian National University
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Lecturer in Emergency Management, University of Tasmania
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Research Fellow in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S), and the Emerging Technologies Lab, Monash University
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Post-doctoral fellow in global governance and Director of Africa Center, University of Denver