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July 2010
A united front against the effects of terrorism – 27 July 2010
INGOs from different cultures and traditions came together to find common solutions to the problems caused for humanitarian work by counter terrorism measures
New era, new Code? – 8 July 2010
The Humanitarian Forum paves the way for a new, cross-cultural humanitarian dialogue.
June 2010
Inter-ethnic clashes in Central Asia – 16 June 2010
Gaza convoy attack is a tragic comment on our priorities – 1 June 2010
As Gaza continues to struggle under the blockade, attacks on aid convoys add to the unrest and misery and threaten to further destabilize this war-torn region.
May 2010
Crisis Action provides a handy guide to navigating the Coalition Government – 21 May 2010
After the seismic shifts in British politics following the last General election, Crisis Action have created a new quick guide to who's doing what, where, and how to contact them.
A holistic, humanitarian approach to Somalia – 4 May 2010
Dr Hany travels with the World Food Programme into Somaliland
April 2010
Volcano fails to stop Macedonia conference – 27 April 2010
Despite grounded flights, The Humanitarian Forum brings together organisations across the region.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The Humanitarian Forum recieves high level praise and recognition – 7 April 2010
A recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has yielded new possibilities for partnership and cooperation in the humanitarian field. THF trustee Adam Leach reports.
March 2010
Yemen: Humanitarian need comes to light in the new ceasefire – 4 March 2010
In the first few weeks after the ceasefire was concluded in North Yemen, The full extent of the humanitarian need emerges.
New agreements in Sudan cause for tentative optimism? – 4 March 2010
A new ceasefire agreement is signed; preparations are underway for general elections and a referendum. But there is still a long way to go for this troubled country.
Grass-roots Giving: Increasing the power of the individual remittance – 4 March 2010
In the last few years, migrant workers sending money home have made a considerable impact on their native countries' GDPs. In many cases as much as 10 per cent of the recipient country's GDP comes from remittances, and in a few as much as 20 per cent. But stringent restrictions and exorbitant fees are hampering this innovative form of grass roots poverty reduction.
February 2010
Fragile hope in North Yemen – 17 February 2010
Reports from Sanaa, Yemen suggest that a recent ceasefire in the North of the country could enable access for humanitarian agencies.
UN OCHA Regional Humanitarian Update – 16 February 2010
OCHA brings the latest news from the Middle East and Northern Africa. Click here to access the Newsletter.
Comment: Muslim - Christian clashes create havoc on all sides. – 3 February 2010
The Humanitarian Forum President Dr Hany El Banna, comments on the recent outbreaks of inter-religious fighting.
