Tragedy? When humanitarian language becomes oppressive | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Is it problematic to call human suffering a "tragedy"? Even well-intentioned humanitarian language can harm, says Heidi Mogstad, senior researcher at the Chr. Michelsen Institute in Norway. She argues...
12 Mar 29min
Introducing a new podcast on crisis storytelling | Decolonise How?
Decolonise How? is a new podcast by The New Humanitarian that examines the stories we tell about humanitarian crises. Join host Patrick Gathara as he gathers journalists, humanitarians, researchers, a...
10 Mar 2min
The aid sector's techno-colonialism problem | Rethinking Humanitarianism
AI and new tech in crises: When is technology a force for good, and when are we piling on the problems in humanitarian response? In this episode, experts unpack why technology is never neutral, the fa...
26 Feb 46min
Burnout in the aid sector and how to respond | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Humanitarians have a "burnout culture", experts say. They work long hours in difficult environments. They're trying to help people in the worst moments of their lives. In the middle of today's funding...
12 Feb 52min
What's happening in Iran? The wider context | Rethinking Humanitarianism
Protests have spread across Iran, and the fallout is rapidly evolving. In this episode, Hamid Dabashi, Iranian-American author and professor of Iranian studies and comparative literature at Columbia U...
12 Jan 48min
What we've learned so far: Key takeaways for 2026 | Rethinking Humanitarianism
The crisis of illiberalism. The global gender backlash. Aid blind spots. Gaza and the failure of international law. Our guests have taken on difficult topics, but they've also come up with ideas on ho...
8 Jan 56min
No one wants to depend on aid, including refugees | Power Shift (REPLAY)
The UN has a new refugee chief: Barham Salih is the former president of Iraq. He takes over as high commissioner for refugees in January 2026. Salih may be a surprise pick. The head of UNHCR, the UN's...
25 Des 20251h 4min
International law is failing us. What now? | Rethinking Humanitarianism
When countries can commit genocide or invade neighbours with few repercussions, it's clear that international norms and laws are not working. On the podcast, three legal experts discuss the problems a...
11 Des 20251h 1min
