Humanitarian assistance
Alternative labels
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian innovation
Briefing paper
Mainstreamed but sidelined: global funding for gender equality
Gender equality is central to sustainable development and is a crucial enabler of global security, stability and prosperity, but progress is stagnating or regressing across much of the developing world. This report assesses the current situation and suggests changes to reverse the regression of gender equality in the developing world.
Briefing paper
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
An overview of the response to recent allegations made against staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It notes that Australia is putting in place new funding arrangements with more stringent staff neutrality conditions, as well as looking to diversify Australia’s aid funding.
Policy report
The intersection of ageism and ableism in development and humanitarian policy and practice
This report reveals that the intersection of ageism and ableism disadvantages older people with disabilities in development and humanitarian settings. It exposes systemic gaps in policies and programs that render this population invisible, excluding them from essential services and support. Drawing on the findings from a desk review and key informant interviews, 7 recommendations are...
Discussion paper
Beyond the two-state solution
This paper calls on the Australian Government to support the rights of Palestinians to self-determination and statehood. Its authors recommend the nation increase humanitarian aid and avoid supporting or contributing to the pursuit of a two-state solution.
Survey Report
Building a new life in Australia: 10 years of humanitarian settlement outcomes
This report investigates the outcomes for humanitarian migrants in the Building a New Life in Australia study, examining differences between groups and factors over the 10 years of settlement. It shows significant developments across key indicators including labour force participation, language acquisition, education and training, social connection and health. The report highlights the importance of...