The development and humanitarian sector have long been aware of the issues with allegations of violence and abuses within the sector. Photo: Sanjitbaksji/Flickr.
Av: Emily Elderfield
Is the aid sector truly atoning for its sins? Great strides have been made, particularly over the last decade, to hold perpetrators of abuse and violence to account. Yet, new allegations of abuse show that we have a long way to go to keep everyone safe.
15 december, 2021, Chronicle, English, Magazine
Camp for internally displaced people in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2017 Photo: UN Women/Carlos Ngeleka, Flickr
Av: Emily Elderfield
According to UNHCR, 1 percent of the world’s population is currently displaced due to conflict or persecution – that’s one in every 100 people who’ve been forced to leave home. When you think of civilians affected by conflict, you probably think of refugees fleeing their country in search of a safer life. However, many people […]
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23 juni, 2021, Chronicle, English, Magazine
Rural areas face a double burden in securing traditional and digital literacy Photo: Pixabay
Av: Emily Elderfield och Larissa Lachmann
Living in rural areas can hugely affect children’s chances of completing education; UNICEF estimates that children in rural areas are more than twice as likely to not attend school compared to their urban peers. Luckily, travelling libraries are one way to ensure that people can enjoy reading, regardless of where they live.
27 april, 2021, Chronicle, English, Magazine
Christine Wamsler, Professor at LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies in Sweden). Photo: Christine Wamsler
Av: Emily Elderfield och Larissa Lachmann
Professor Christine Wamsler’s research includes the role of mindset in tackling sustainability issues, and how individuals and cities can better respond to challenges of the climate crisis. We spoke to her about scales of sustainability, questioned whether the SDGs are integrated enough, and explored the role of education and communication strategies on sustainability.
17 december, 2020, Article, English, Intervju, Magazine
