Remote Mental Health Support in Conflict-Affected Areas

In war-affected countries, over half the population experiences mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, yet only 10% receive the necessary therapeutic support (Alghazo & Premuda-Conti, 2024, p. 607). While the psychological toll on soldiers is extensively documented, non-refugee civilians who remain in conflict zones also face these …

Living in the Shadow of Conflict: Is Normalcy Possible?

With more than 70 ongoing global conflicts and crises, understanding the impact on people’s lives and the psychological toll on civilians in these areas is of great importance. In a recent episode from 31 October 2024, What’s Unsaid, a podcast from The New Humanitarian, explores the question: In Crises, Can …

Interviewing in Practice: Capturing Conversations

This blog post will focus on interview techniques for Communication for Development, specifically on how two interviews were conducted, and offering a personal reflection on the experience. The theme of the interviews centered on Youth Participation in Community Development, with one interview conducted online and the other in person.     For …

Beyond Shock Value: Balanced Media Coverage in Humanitarian Crises

Driven by recent events in my home region, this blog post explores why balanced media coverage is essential for effective humanitarian response in crises, such as the recent floods and landslides in the neighboring country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On 3 and 4 October, these disasters led to the deaths …

Welcome to JustHumanitarianism!

As the number of armed conflicts and natural disasters causing humanitarian emergencies continues to rise, the role of humanitarian actors and humanitarians is more crucial than ever. Our blog aims to raise awareness, provide thoughtful insights, and engage a broad audience in discussions on key global challenges—from disaster relief and …