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Post-trauma impacts in conflict-affected communities in northern Nigeria
Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has become the most prominent source of violence in northern Nigeria, particularly affecting the north-east. The group’s activities, including bombings, assassinations, and mass abductions, have resulted in over two million people being displaced and…
Briefing
Addressing the kush epidemic in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has seen a sharp rise in the use of ‘kush’ – a relatively new drug formed through mixing several constituent drugs, including opioids, which is proving highly addictive and is having serious negative health and social consequences. In…
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Female genital mutilation among Sudanese displaced populations in Egypt ar
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is recognised as a severe violation of human rights. Worldwide, four million girls are subjected…
Briefing
Fellow’s brief: Addressing the humanitarian needs of forced rural-to-city migrants in north-west Nigeria with a focus on mental health vulnerability
This brief explores the humanitarian needs of forced rural area-to-city migrants in the north-west of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with an emphasis on their vulnerability to mental health challenges. The brief presents key considerations in addressing the humanitarian needs…
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Mutual aid lessons and experiences from Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan
The civil war in the Republic of Sudan, which began in April 2023, has fuelled and exacerbated an already severe humanitarian crisis. As of September 2024, over 25 million people – half the country’s population – need assistance. In response,…
Briefing
Humanitarian responses to famine and war in Sudan
The Republic of Sudan is suffering a catastrophic famine. The entire country is in food crisis or food emergency. In July 2024, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared famine in the Zamzam camp for internally displaced people in…
Briefing
Food assistance prioritisation in refugee settlements in Uganda and its impacts sw
This brief provides considerations around the humanitarian and policy implications of the general food and cash assistance (GFA) prioritisation strategy in Uganda’s refugee settlements. In light of ongoing cuts to humanitarian funding, the considerations in this brief are relevant to…
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Outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, October 2024 frsw
This brief summarises key considerations regarding the outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda, including national response capabilities, local governance structures and regional and economic implications. It is based on a rapid review of existing published and grey literature,…
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From in-kind to cash-based assistance in Lebanon and Syria ar
Humanitarian agencies and donors are increasingly advocating for the use of cash-based assistance (CBA), recognising its flexibility and potential to empower affected communities. Both the Grand Bargain and the Cash Learning Partnership have been at the forefront of promoting the…
Report
Mpox and discrimination in African settings fr
Mpox is a public health emergency of international concern, and there has been an increase in mpox cases in Africa. The issue of transmission of mpox through sexual contact is an important area of operational focus for addressing cross-border spread,…
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Fellows brief: Epidemic/pandemic preparedness in Brazil amongst transnational migrants
This brief aims to provide an analysis of the Brazilian response to the COVID-19 pandemic regarding transnational migrants and to look forward on how to build epi/pandemic preparedness in a way that is considerate of migrants’ rights, cultures and political…
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From data to action: How findings from an interagency rapid qualitative assessment are stimulating action to support drought-affected communities in Zambia
In February 2024, a national state of emergency was declared in Zambia due to a severe and prolonged drought affecting over half of the country. Since November 2023, partners, including UNICEF Zambia, have collaborated with government to support risk communication…
