Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)

لا تفوت/ي ورشة عمل الأقران حول التفاوض الإنساني باللغة العربية لموظفي المنظمات الإنسانية المحلية تعد هذه الورشة عبر الإنترنت، فرصة فريدة لتبادل الآراء حول التحديات والمعضلات وأفضل الممارسات المرتبطة بممارسات التفاوض الإنساني في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا والسودان هذه فرصة فريدة من نوعها لـ 🧠 تعلم كيفية التخطيط للتفاوض وإجرائه وتقييمه بشكل استراتيجي 🌟 تطبيق أدوات وأساليب التفاوض أثناء تمارين المحاكاة 🤝 التواصل مع المهنيين الآخرين في المجال الإنساني سوف تطبق/ي الدروس المتخذة في الورشة تمرين المحاكاة في نهاية ورشة العمل. من خلال إكمال ورشة عمل الأقران هذه ،ستصبح/ين جزءً من مجتمعنا وستحصل/ين على إمكانية الوصول إلى مجموعة واسعة من الأنشطة المتقدمة. ورشة عمل الأقران عبر الإنترنت حول التفاوض في المجال الإنساني للعاملين في المجال الإنساني في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا والسودان: 🗓️ 17-20 مارس 2025 عبر الإنترنت 💲 مجانًا 💡المتطلبات: خبرة مهنية لا تقل عن 3 سنوات في المجال الإنساني في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا أو السودان. ورشة العمل هذه مفتوحة حصريًا لموظفي المنظمات الإنسانية المحلية. 👉التسجيل هنا: https://lnkd.in/ee62FfsC

What’s the hardest skill to master in humanitarian negotiation? 🧐 Imagine... You’re sitting across the table, negotiations are tense, and every word (and silence) matters. In these high-stakes conversations, some skills can make or break the outcome. But which one is the toughest to master, according to you? - Active listening: truly hearing what is and is not being said. - Building trust: a slow process in fast-moving crises. - Managing emotions: staying calm when tensions rise. - Handling power dynamics: navigating complex hierarchies and agendas. 👉 Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the comments: What has been the most challenging for you? Do you have strategies that helped you overcome it?

How can humanitarian negotiators effectively integrate International Humanitarian Law (IHL) when protecting civilians in armed conflicts? 💡 IHL plays a crucial role in protecting civilians in armed conflicts. Yet, its application is often questioned, and humanitarian negotiations become essential to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and reality on the ground. Through a series of expert-led webinars, we explored the challenges negotiators face in the protection of civilians, including: - Limited understanding of IHL, weakening legitimacy. - Translating complex legal language into accessible terms. - Misalignment between IHL protections and communities' immediate needs. We also came up with actionable solutions like: ✅ Learning and simplifying IHL: Using real-life examples to make it relevant. ✅ Addressing immediate priorities first to build trust, then linking them to broader IHL principles. ✅ Approaching all parties neutrally: listening actively is key.   👉 What challenges have you encountered when engaging on IHL in humanitarian negotiations? Share your insights in the comments!

🔊 ¡Llamando a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad en América Latina! ¿Te interesa la diplomacia humanitaria? ¡No te pierdas nuestra próxima sesión temática! Bajo la dirección de Joëlle Germanier, directora del CCHN, exploraremos juntos temas clave como la negociación, el mapeo de actores clave y la comunicación estratégica en un espacio interactivo. Contaremos también con casos prácticos para entender mejor cómo aplicar la teoría en la práctica. 🤝 Esta sesión también busca fomentar el intercambio entre profesionales humanitarios y diplomáticos, para desarrollar estrategias que aborden el acceso, la protección y el respeto del Derecho Internacional Humanitario. 📅 Sesión temática | Diplomacia Humanitaria | (en línea) 🗓️ 24 de febrero de 2025 🕒 14:00 - 15:30 am (CET) 💻 En línea 🗣️ En español (une traduction instantanée en Français sera disponible) ⚠️ Evento exclusivo para miembros de la Comunidad CCHN. 👉 Regístrate aquí: https://hubs.la/Q037kC7J0

🔊 Join our next Peer Workshop on Humanitarian Negotiation in Ethiopia! This onsite peer workshop aims to support humanitarian actors operating in Ethiopia, with a particular focus on navigating the complexities of negotiations in crisis settings. This is a unique opportunity to : 🧠 Learn to plan, conduct, and assess your negotiation strategically 🌟 Apply negotiation tools and methods during simulation exercises 🤝 Network with other humanitarian professionals Oniste Peer Workshop on Humanitarian Negotiation | National NGOs in Ethiopia: 🗓️ 12-14 March 2025 📍Addis Abeba 💲 Free of charge 💡You should have at least 3 years of professional experience in the humanitarian field and have worked (or currently work) in Ethiopia. ⚠️ Registration deadline: 21 February 2025 👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q0374C9F0

Humanitarian negotiators often operate in high-stakes, complex environments where multiple challenges can arise simultaneously. Imagine being in the middle of a critical negotiation, access to aid is at stake, tensions are high, and every word matters. But then, you hit a roadblock. Is it a language barrier? Conflicting political interests? A security concern? Something else? In your experience, what do you find most challenging in humanitarian negotiations? Let us know in the comments!

Do you use emotional intelligence when negotiating? 👀 If the answer is "no," you are missing an opportunity to make your negotiations smoother and more productive. Emotional intelligence is the capacity to understand and regulate one's own emotions and those of others. In negotiation, it helps you understand that it's not about what you say but about how you say it. Discover how you can use emotional intelligence as part of your negotiation strategy, from understanding your own emotions to recognising and responding to those of others. Read our blog for more practical ways to enhance your emotional intelligence 👉 https://hubs.la/Q036Mhc50

🚨 Are bureaucratic barriers slowing down your humanitarian work? Imagine this: You are ready to deliver critical aid, but endless paperwork, visa delays, and financial restrictions stand in your way. Does it sound familiar? 🧐 Then, register for our next online session, “When bureaucracy gets in the way of aid: Negotiating administrative hurdles in crisis response”. We will explore this critical issue and discover strategies and negotiation tactics to overcome these challenges. Join us to gain insights from the research, connect with practitioners facing similar challenges, and leave with practical solutions to improve humanitarian access. 📌Online Thematic Session | When bureaucracy gets in the way of aid: Negotiating administrative hurdles in crisis response: 🗓️ 19 February 2025 ⏰ 14:00 - 16:00 (CET) 💻 online 💲 Free of charge 💡Registration deadline: Monday, 17 February 2025. 👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q036BHHV0

⛑ How can mediation efforts foster trust and safeguard communities in conflict situations? In today’s episode of 'Frontline Negotiators: Stories from the Field', we delve into the concept of protection, often misunderstood in humanitarian contexts, yet vital for civilian well-being. Together with Jerome Grimaud, we explore how humanitarian actors can negotiate protection outcomes by framing discussions in the communities' own words and vision rather than relying on legalistic terms. We also examine the role of a mediation approach in fostering dialogue between affected communities and other stakeholders (armed actors, other communities), enabling communities to negotiate their own solutions to the challenges they face. "Mediation is working around options that would reflect each and everyone's consent, priorities and hopes for the future" -Jérôme Grimaud Don't miss this new episode of 'Frontline Negotiators: Stories from the Field' 👉 https://hubs.la/Q036lhR40

Are you a CCHN community member in Europe? Don't miss our next online coffee this Thursday! ☕️ The Coffee for Europe is an informal yet focused platform to discuss our shared humanitarian negotiation priorities, exchange ideas, and collaboratively shape the way forward. Together, we will: 👉 Examine how USAID’s current situation could affect humanitarian activities. 👉 Explore the changing priorities of donors and their impact on European organisations dependent on USAID funding. 👉 Reflect collectively on upcoming challenges. 👉 Exchange field experiences on the operational impacts of past funding disruptions. 📌 Online Coffee for Europe: Discussing the impact of USAID cuts on humanitarian work: 🗓️ 13 February 2025 ⏰ 14:00 - 15:00 (CET) 🌎 Online (Zoom) 🗣️ English 👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q0366nM40