Australian High Commission, South Africa’s Post

When Australia’s friends and neighbours are in need, we stand ready to help. Our new Humanitarian Policy builds on deep partnerships which enable strong support when disaster strikes. It is about saving lives and supporting stability, prosperity and peace across our region. The Policy highlights the need to address the root causes of humanitarian crises and underscores the role our humanitarian action plays to influence international rules and norms. Read Australia’s Humanitarian Policy here: Australia’s Humanitarian Policy: Making a difference for people in crisis | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (dfat.gov.au)

As we reflect on the many humanitarian crises our world faces today, we may want to consider Global Public Investment as a useful approach in the quest to deliver humanitarian assistance to those who need it most. Read more about this in Harpinder Athwal Collacott's article in "Time for GPI": https://lnkd.in/eaNKfwYG

Climate shocks, fragile economies, and prolonged conflicts are making things worse. International humanitarian laws are being violated with impunity. Civilians and humanitarian aid workers alike are under attack. That’s why we, together with over 100 NGO and networks, are joining the call for the full and early funding of the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview. Read the joint statement below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dC5NSj6V

The effects of humanitarian crises extend beyond immediate displacement, influencing human security throughout the migration cycle. Read more in chapter 5 of the #WMR2024.    🔗 https://bit.ly/3XtUTwg 

'A 2005 precedent shows that a natural disaster can be a catalyst for peace. ASEAN should take the chance by pushing for a ceasefire as a condition for improving international relief efforts, and it should aim to work from the ceasefire towards broader peacebuilding as a foundation for negotiations between the two sides over the longer term.' Insightful article by my colleague Fitri Bintang Timur.

Strategic continuum: Humanitarian<--> Stabilization<-->Development. Effective stabilization becomes the bridge to long term, sustainable development ending the cycle of humanitarian crises in #Somalia.

What would you do if you only had 17% of your budget to live on? That's what the humanitarian response in Sudan is faced with. In Sudan today: • 14 million people are in need of some form of aid • 11 million people are displaced within Sudan • 2 million have fled to neighboring countries In a context where resources were already scarce, Chad alone now hosts more than a million forcibly displaced Sudanese in total. An enormous strain has been put on host communities already suffering some of the highest levels of food insecurity globally. Thousands more continue to cross the border every single day to seek safety for their families. 90% of them are women and children. The war in Sudan is now considered to have triggered the world's largest hunger crisis, with 5 million people now at emergency levels. Yet, as of yesterday, the international community had provided 17% of the required funding for the humanitarian response. 17. In Canada, our "temporary family-based humanitarian pathway to permanent residence for those who fled the conflict" is planned to host, at most, 7000 Sudanese who already have family here. The program stopped receiving applications last May and athough the war started in April 2023, under this program, Canada hosts zero Sudanese refugees. 0. The world needs to find a way to pay attention to Sudan. 🙏🏼 #talkaboutsudan #msf *Sources available in the comments.

Naw Seng, a Research Assistant at the SRIc - Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre, emphasizes that the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar following the 2021 military coup underscores the devastating convergence of political conflict, environmental vulnerability, and systemic governance failures. To address this multifaceted crisis, strategic partnerships among international organizations, local actors, and regional bodies are essential for crafting sustainable, long-term solutions. Beyond immediate humanitarian aid, it is critical to tackle underlying structural issues such as governance reform, environmental degradation, and economic instability to pave the way for sustainable recovery and resilience in Myanmar. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d4BtjWmC The Sabai Times - Guest Opinion Corner at SRIc is a platform for external columnists to share their insights about Sustainable Development with the SRIc - Shwetaungthagathu Reform Initiative Centre and if you want to share your perspective with SRIc- Shwetaungthagathu, please submit your article using this form. https://lnkd.in/g7Adv_xG #SRIC #thesabaitimes #shwetaungthagathu #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #humanitarianaid #Myanmarcoup #climatechange2024

The Development of a Humanitarian Response Plan (UNICEF)

🌍 Global Conflicts Watch 2025: Escalating Humanitarian Needs As we look ahead to the new year, the scale of global conflicts and the resulting humanitarian crises is staggering. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) recently hosted a discussion on the evolving landscape of conflicts, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated international responses. From the Middle East to Africa, and beyond, millions of lives are disrupted daily by violence, food insecurity, and climate-induced disasters. This event emphasized not just the growing needs but also the innovative strategies required to address them—collaboration across sectors, smarter humanitarian funding, and conflict prevention are just three aspects. 👉 Find the video here: https://lnkd.in/dgVHh3-C It's worth an hour of your time. I'm sure there will be more to come throughout the year but it's a good starting point for political discussions as well as for the necessary planning on he company level. #forecast #2025 #conflicts