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CARE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER - - [aPublications](https://hdpi.org/apublications/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group PUBLICATIONS The PWG members have published several documents, articles and papers on preparedness. In this page you can find a selection of publications and useful resources around preparedness. ................................ Humanitarian Defunding and Emergency Preparedness: A Perspective - June - [Publications](https://hdpi.org/donate/publications/) - Publications "listen, participate, think, speak out" PAPERS by HDPI Working Groups Ethical Considerations in Deciding When to Reopen Schools (English version) William J. Hawk, Frederick Spielberg, Everett Ressler and Pilar Aguilar 09 September 2020 Considerations ethiques a prendre en compte dans la decision de reouverture des ecoles (version Francais) William J. Hawk, Frederick Spielberg, Everett - [2026 Preparedness](https://hdpi.org/2026-preparedness/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group About the preparedness working group The Preparedness Working Group (PWG) is an initiative born in 2025 from the common interest of its members, recognizing that preparedness is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disaster losses, especially - [Copy of 2026 Preparedness documents](https://hdpi.org/2026-preparedness/2026-preparedness-documents/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group About the preparedness working group The Preparedness Working Group (PWG) is an initiative born in 2025 from the common interest of its members, recognizing that preparedness is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disaster losses, especially - [Copy of 2026 Preparedness documents](https://hdpi.org/2026-preparedness-documents-2/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group About the preparedness working group The Preparedness Working Group (PWG) is an initiative born in 2025 from the common interest of its members, recognizing that preparedness is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disaster losses, especially - [Copy of 2026 Preparedness documents](https://hdpi.org/2026-preparedness-documents/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group About the preparedness working group The Preparedness Working Group (PWG) is an initiative born in 2025 from the common interest of its members, recognizing that preparedness is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disaster losses, especially - [Copy of 2026 Preparedness documents](https://hdpi.org/2026-preparedness-copy/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group About the preparedness working group The Preparedness Working Group (PWG) is an initiative born in 2025 from the common interest of its members, recognizing that preparedness is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce disaster losses, especially - [Child Protection](https://hdpi.org/child-protection/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen protection and care REIMAGINING A BETTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN The Initiative Every child has the right to grow up safe, cared for, and protected.Yet across many parts of the world, child protection and care systems are under growing strain. 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Being Human - a humanitarian information - [aConversations](https://hdpi.org/aconversations/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries Preparedness Working Group Conversations on Preparedness The "Conversations on Preparedness" are an initiative of the PWG aimed at exploring current trends on emergency preparedness, existing and future gaps and challenges, and at reflecting on how we can contribute to strengthen emergency - [aTechnical Support](https://hdpi.org/atechnical-support/) - A joint learning and action iniative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries TECHNICAL SUPPORT The PWG members have provided technical support to multiple organizations and entities. Below a summary of recent engagements. Recent projects Institutional Capacity Assessment of Provincial Disaster Offices, Papua New Guinea (2026). Assessment of Papua New Guinea PDO capacities - [aAdvocacy](https://hdpi.org/aadvocacy/) - A joint learning and action initiative to strengthen resilience of communities, organizations, and countries ADVOCACY The PWG advocates for systematic preparedness to mitigate the impact of disasters and man-made crises and to strengthen the resilience of communities, organizations and countries. Please find below a list of recent advocacy initiatives. Coming soon! - [affiliates](https://hdpi.org/who-we-are/affiliates/) - Affiliates A global network of persons with a lifetime of experience. A multidisciplinary caldron of thought, action and mutual support, building on a wide range of specializations in the humanitarian field. BLOGS from HDPI Affiliates - [Preparedness Risk Reduction](https://hdpi.org/what-we-do/specialized-services/preparedness_risk_reduction/) - Preparedness and Risk Reduction Team Supporting disaster preparedness response efforts drawing on wide international experience We are experienced practitioners, working individually or as a team, supporting disaster preparedness response efforts and drawing on wide international experience. early warning operationalized preparedness contingency planning disaster risk reduction training simulations and drills other related services Identification of organizational - [being human spot submissions](https://hdpi.org/being-human-spot-submissions/) - "Being Human" spot submissions - [UKRAINE RESOURCES UPLOAD](https://hdpi.org/ukraine-resources-upload/) - Documents on child protection UPLOAD HERE Submitted resources - [Initiatives for Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndroms](https://hdpi.org/initiatives-for-persons-living-with-mental-conditions-and-syndroms/) - Changing Mindsets: Promoting wellbeing for persons living with mental and physical challenages PROJECTS HDPI has an MOU with the Special Olympics to support work in refugee camps in East Africa. Opposite is a statement by David Evangelista, Senior Advisor for International Development, Special Olympics, Inc. HDPI, with Friends - [Copy of Ethics Team](https://hdpi.org/ethics-team-copy/) - Decision-making: Ethical Considerations Team Helping to improve decision-making by introducing 8 key ethical questions (8KQ) Description The Ethical Considerations Team offers a special type of technical support - introducing a strategy for using ethical considerations to improve decision-making. Services offered: A presentation on decision-making and ethics A seminar to introduce the use of ethical strategies - [Child Protection Education in Emergencies](https://hdpi.org/childprotection_education_in_emergencies/) - Child Protection and education in Emergencies Supporting services in emergencies, for the most affected and least protected children The CP/EiE Team are practitioners with global experience in child protection and education in emergency situations. Guided by the human rights approach we strive to promote the well-being of children by supporting organizations working to tackle critical challenges - [Copy of Child Protection Education in Emergencies](https://hdpi.org/childprotection_education_in_emergencies-copy/) - UKRAINE EMERGENCY Supporting Lumos Foundation efforts for institutionalized and unaccompanied children for the most affected and least protected children HDPI is supporting LUMOS Foundation and partners in capacity building and programing for child protection in the Ukrainian crisis - preventing separation of children from families, returning children in institutions to their families, strengthening - [Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration](https://hdpi.org/addressing-the-impact-and-trauma-of-migration/) - SEMINAR: Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration (AITM) The seminars and resources are for those who have experienced migration stressors and adversity directly or indirectly. For additional indormation - https://addressingtraumaofmigration.org/ Migration presents challenges. Forced migration faced by many today - refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced persons - is especially challenging as - [AITM Seminar2](https://hdpi.org/aitm-seminar2/) - Seminar: Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration Seminars are uniquely designed for individuals, groups online or face-to-face. Request more information or register below. Registered students may access your course information & materials here. Registered students, make your donation/payment for this course here. AITM: Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration Stressors and traumagenic events - [ait-new](https://hdpi.org/ait-new/) - Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration (AITM) Seminar Information The AITM Seminar Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration (AITM) is a one, two or three day interactive seminar for those impacted by migration. The overall goal is to promote the wellbeing of everyone through increased awareness and tools for addressing trauma, reducing harms - [Global Alerts](https://hdpi.org/global-alerts/) - Humanitarian situations for concern GLOBAL ALERT People matter; acute threat to life is a concern for all. "Global Alert: Humanitarian situations for concern" has one purpose - to bring to public attention situations around the world in which a large scale threat to life and well-being is likely or occurring. The extent of crisis situations - [Tailored Fundraising for Successful Institution Building](https://hdpi.org/tailored-fundraising-for-successful-institution-building/) - EXECUTIVE SEMINAR Tailored Fundraising for Successful Institution Building FACILITATED by James Brasher and Carolyn Williams Offered by HDPI Register for the seminar below This seminar can be designed uniquely for your organization- the CEO, Board members, and persons responsible for fundraising. 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Services offered: A presentation on decision-making and ethics A seminar to introduce the use of ethical strategies - [Videos](https://hdpi.org/donate/videos/) - Videos "listen, participate, think, speak out" Following are videos produced by or featuring HDPi affiliates: - [Trauma Resilience Migration](https://hdpi.org/migration_trauma_resilience/) - Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration Stressors and traumagenic events abound in the migration experience. The Migration Trauma and Resilience Team collaborates with institutions, receiving communities and mobile populations with the objective of mitigating harms, addressing wounds, strengthening resilience and promoting healthy integration through facilitated workshops, educational materials and follow-up mentoring. Trauma and resilience-informed - [Copy of AITM Seminar](https://hdpi.org/aitm-seminar-copy-3/) - Seminar: Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration Seminars are uniquely designed for individuals, groups online or face-to-face. Request more information or register below. Registered students may access your course information & materials here. Registered students, make your donation/payment for this course here. AITM: Addressing the Impact and Trauma of Migration Stressors and traumagenic events - [Kastberg _ New Forms](https://hdpi.org/kastberg_new_forms/) - New Forms of International Cooperation with Nils Kastberg COURSE INFORMATION DATE: TBA // LENGTH: ?? // FORMAT: online webinar // LANGUAGES: English, Español // PRICE: Free, Professional Certificate $45 REGISTER HERE ← Click on the button to the left to complete course registration New Forms of International Cooperation Course Introduction The United Nations was created - [Projects & Consultancies](https://hdpi.org/projectsconsultancies/) - Projects &Consultancies How we work We work with each client to address complexity, better understand current challenges, consider alternative response strategies, and build new partnerships. We are a unique consulting group of senior level experts specialized in facilitating change in humanitarian and development efforts to: enhance economic well-being of the most vulnerable address threats related - [Special Abilities_Kastberg_indep p2](https://hdpi.org/conditions-syndromes-course-independent2/) - COURSE VIDEOS Disabilities, Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes, and their Human Rights This course increases understanding and provides practical tools to better uphold basic rights of persons with disabilities, more specifically, those living with mental conditions and syndromes. The course, with its hands on, practical focus, will be useful for any professional who - [ClimateSTARR](https://hdpi.org/climatestarr/) - [CourseP2: Special Abilities_Kastberg_Swahili](https://hdpi.org/conditions-syndromes-course-2/) - SWAHILI COURSE VIDEOS & RESOURCES Ulemavu, watu wanaoishi na matatizo ya akili na syndromes, na haki zao za binadamu Disabilities, Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes, and their Human Rights COURSE INFORMATION DATE: TBD // LENGTH: TBD// FORMAT: 4 self paced lectures // LANGUAGES: English, Swahili // PRICE: TBD KIPINDI/SESSIONS Kipindi cha 1: Utangulizi - [Special Abilities_Kastberg_indep](https://hdpi.org/kastberg_special-abilities_english-independent/) - Special Abilities, Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes, and their Human Rights with Nils Kastberg COURSE INFORMATION DATE: Available immediately // LENGTH: 8 self-paced lectures// LANGUAGES: English // PRICE: $120 // Register at the bottom of the page Professional Certificate $45 (optional) Registration open Registered student log-in Special Abilities, - [Different Abilities_video](https://hdpi.org/different-abilities-video/) - Changing Mindsets for Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes INTRODUCTION AND SHORT CLIPS Nils Kastberg Lectures This course increases understanding and provides practical tools to better uphold basic rights of persons with disabilities, more specifically, those living with mental conditions and syndromes. The course, with its hands on, practical focus, will be useful for - [CourseP2: Special Abilities_Kastberg_Spanish](https://hdpi.org/conditions-syndromes-course-esp/) - Course Videos - Spanish El objetivo de este curso es aumentar su conocimiento y darle herramientas de vida prácticas para proteger los derechos de personas con discapacidad, en general, y más específicamente, el de personas que viven con condiciones y síndromes. Con su perspectiva práctica, el curso le será útil en su vida profesional, cuando - [Copy of CourseP2: Special Abilities_Kastberg_Swahili](https://hdpi.org/conditions-syndromes-course-2-copy/) - SWAHILI COURSE VIDEOS & RESOURCES Ulemavu, watu wanaoishi na matatizo ya akili na syndromes, na haki zao za binadamu Disabilities, Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes, and their Human Rights COURSE INFORMATION DATE: TBD // LENGTH: TBD// FORMAT: 4 self paced lectures // LANGUAGES: English, Swahili // PRICE: TBD KIPINDI/SESSIONS Kipindi cha 1: Utangulizi - [Course: Special Abilities_Kastberg_Swahili](https://hdpi.org/kastberg_disabilities_swahili/) - Ulemavu, watu wanaoishi na matatizo ya akili na syndromes, na haki zao za binadamu Special Abilities, Persons Living with Mental Conditions and Syndromes, and their Human Rights with Nils Kastberg - instructor EnglIsh / Kajungu Mturi & Mandela Nelson - translators TAARIFA YA KOZI TAREHE: //UTARATIBU: Mihadhra 4 ya - [Course: Special Abilities_Kastberg_Spanish](https://hdpi.org/kastberg_disabilities_spanish/) - Con Nils Kastberg Curso de ocho clases de una hora cada una Las puede tomar a su ritmo y conveniencia Registro de cursante: Registered student log-in Discapacidad, Personas que viven con Condiciones Mentales y Síndromes, y sus Derechos Humanos El objetivo de este curso es aumentar su conocimiento y darle herramientas de vida prácticas para - [ablog](https://hdpi.org/ablog/) - IDEAS to stimulate thinking... Independent reflections by persons affiliated with HDPI RECENT BLOGS 7 Relational Lenses For Meaningful Connections With Young People By Stephen Hanmer D'Elia, JD, LMSW 27 March 2024 Over the past 25 years, my roles as a therapist, social worker, and policy maker have given me the privilege of working with remarkable young - [test form](https://hdpi.org/test-form/) - [Current Engagement by Persons Affiliated with HDPI](https://hdpi.org/who-we-are/current-engagement-by-persons-affiliated-with-hdpi/) - Recent Publications and Articles by Persons Affiliated with HDPI Elaine Zook Barge Saulo Padilla Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Linked to the COVID-19 Crisis in the United States Saudamini Siegrist Krishna Belbase Current Engagements by Persons Affiliated with HDPI - 2021 Fred Spielberg Continuing to advise the three National Committees and one country office - [Haiti](https://hdpi.org/haiti/) - HAITIANS HELPING HAITIANS Support local Haitian communities impacted by the recent earthquake GOAL: $100,000 Garly Michel, National Director of Wozo, Haiti Everett Ressler, Executive Director of HDPI Donate below The results will include provision of clean - [Professional Development](https://hdpi.org/professional-development/) - Training and Seminars Enhancing understanding & practice HDPI's team of specialists and senior consultants offer online courses, seminars, and webinars that challenge thinking and explore critical issues. They draw on a wealth of experience and practical program delivery skills. ONGOING COURSES! We develop specific courses to meet client needs. ONGOING COURSE: Disabilities, People with Mental Conditions and Syndromes - [Specialized Services](https://hdpi.org/what-we-do/specialized-services/) - Specialized Teams Migration - Trauma - Resilience Team Preparedness and Risk Reduction Team Child Protection and Education in Emergencies Team Ethical Considerations in Decision Making Team - [Capabilities Project](https://hdpi.org/professional-development/capabilities-project/) - The Capabilities Project Living with disabilities Introduction to Ruth's story Welcome to the Capabilities Project We offer this space where you may post your own story of resilience and discovery in the face of disabilities. A place to offer ideas, practical tips and hope for those who are struggling particularly in this time of covid. - [News](https://hdpi.org/donate/news/) - News coming soon - [WHO WE ARE](https://hdpi.org/who-we-are/) ## Affiliates - [Moira Fratta](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/moira-fratta/) - Senior advisor in emergency preparedness and response, with extensive experience shaping strategies and strengthening systems across international organizations, - [Frederick Spielberg](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/frederick-spielberg/) - Fred Spielberg has over 30 years of experience in disaster and conflict settings, working with UN agencies, NGOs and philanthropic foundations - [Timothy Williams](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/timothy-williams/) - Timothy P. Williams, MSW, MSc, PhD Specializes in child rights, protection, and education - [Sonica Minhas](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/sonica-minhas/) - Sonica is a medical doctor and currently a researcher at the University of Oxford. Her research interests lie in child protection and health, and the prevention of violence against children and women. - [Bruce Grant](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/bruce-grant/) - Bruce Grant is an international child protection adviser and consultant with over 30 years of experience in systems strengthening, policy development and analysis, and strategic leadership across humanitarian and development contexts. - [Jean Luc Poncelet](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/jean-luc-poncelet/) - Jean-Luc Poncelet, a physician and specialist in public health and disaster management, has 35 years of experience in building national and local capacities in disaster management. He has led multiple international humanitarian public health interventions, notably in Latin America and the Caribbean. - [Mukesh Kapila, CBE](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/mukesh-kapila-cbe/) - Mukesh Kapila, CBE is Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University of Manchester; and Senior Adviser to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean. - [Daniel Beers](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/daniel-beers/) - Dr. Daniel Beers is an Associate Professor of Justice Studies at James Madison University. His research and teaching focus on migration and refugee protection, poverty alleviation, and humanitarian action, with a special emphasis on aid localization and community-led development. - [Peter McDermott](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/peter-mcdermott/) - An internationally recognized expert in Global Health and Child Protection, Care and Development. With over 30 years of experience spanning the UN, Government, philanthropy, and the private sector. - [Cornelius Williams](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/cornelius-williams/) - Cornelius Williams is a highly respected expert with over 35 years of experience in global child protection programming and child rights advocacy. - [Antony Spalton](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/antony-spalton/) - 38 years of senior level experience in the management of humanitarian and development work - policy and practice. - [Carol Bellamy](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/carol-bellamy/) - Ms Bellamy was previously a member of the New York State Senate, President of the New York City Council, Director of the United States Peace Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEE). and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education. - [David Bassiouni](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/david-bassiouni/) - Dr David S. Bassiouni, Chairman and CEO of the New York-based Global Development Firm, The Bassiouni Group, since 2010, was formerly a Senior UN Official and South Sudan’s Regional Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He served in the United Nations System for over 26 years, primarily working with UNICEF, DHA, OCHA and UNDGO. - [Mark Bowden](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/mark-bowden/) - His areas of expertise include humanitarian policy, humanitarian diplomacy and negotiations, aid coordination, protection of civilians, conflict analysis, Afghanistan, Somalia, and South Sudan. - [Carolyn E. Yoder](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/carolyn-e-yoder/) - Specializing in addressing trauma to interrupt cycles of violence, and eco angst. - [Iain Levin](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/iain-levin/) - Iain Levine has more than 40 years experience in human rights and humanitarian work across the UN, NGOs and the private sector. He most recently spent five years on the human rights team at Meta, grappling with both the opportunities and risks created by social media platforms - including for humanitarian action. - [Adele Khodr](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/adele-khodr/) - Ms. Adele has been working with UNICEF since 1990. With close to 30 years of service in UNICEF, Adele brings strong and dynamic leadership skills and strategic management experience combined with a deep understanding of UNICEF’s work in both emergency and development contexts. Her foundation expertise is in child protection. - [Carlo Scaramella](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/carlo-scaramella/) - Carlo Scaramella is an international expert specializing in hunger and food security, climate change, peacebuilding, and humanitarian and development issues. - [Robert Jenkins](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/robert-jenkins/) - Robert Jenkins, Chief, Education and Associate Director, Programme Division, UNICEF Headquarters. He brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian programming in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. - [Daniel Maxwell](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/daniel-maxwell/) - Daniel Maxwell is the Henry J. Leir Professor in Food Security at the Friedman School of Nutrition, and Research Director at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University. - [Peter Otieno](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/peter-otieno/) - Peter has a background in Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. - [Stephen Hanmer D’Elía](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/stephen-hanmer-delia/) - Specializes in child protection, forced migration, mental health & psychosocial support. - [Thomas Mueller](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/thomas-mueller/) - Specializes in child rights advocacy and campaigning, child protection and technology - [Victor P. Karunan, Ph.D.](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/victor-p-karunan-ph-d/) - Victor has over 35 years of professional experience in over 40 countries in both the Global North and Global South, with special focus on Child Rights and Child Development, Results-based Management, Social Policy, Adolescent Participation and Development. - [Neil Boothby](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/neil-boothby/) - Specializes in child rights and protection, especially in refugee contexts - [Carolyn Williams](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/carolyn-williams/) - Carolyn works internationally as a consultant focused on peacebuilding, social justice, political and humanitarian affairs, partnerships and resource mobilization. - [AR. Subbiah](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/ar-subbiah/) - Mr. Subbiah has operational responsibility for Regional integrated Multi-hazard Early warning System( RIMES ) for Africa and Asia Pacific region. - [Orla Bakdal](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/orla-bakdal/) - Specializes in Human Rights, Good Governance, Climate Change, and Diplomacy - [David L. Myers](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/david-l-myers/) - David L. Myers has more than 40 years of leadership experience within faith-based, humanitarian, government, and philanthropic organizations. - [Alejandro Linayo](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/alejandro-linayo/) - He is a Systems Engineer, with MSc Organizational Studies, PhD in Education/Social Sciences and also Doctoral Studies (PhD-C) in Human Sciences. - [Mark Connolly](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/mark-connolly/) - In the past decade, he has focussed on applying public health principles to reduce homicide and violence among young people, reducing risks, and increasing protection for children in migrations. For the past four years, he has amassed extensive experience in emergency preparedness and humanitarian response. - [Peter Mulrean](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/peter-mulrean/) - Peter Mulrean spent much of his diplomatic career working to make foreign policy and foreign assistance mutually reinforcing. - [Leo Kenny](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/leo-kenny/) - Thirty years of international development experience with UNAIDS, UNICEF, international development agencies and NGOs, including in countries with large humanitarian responses. - [Sara Guerreiro](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/sara-guerreiro/) - Specializes in human rights & coaching - [Michael A Rechlin, Ph.D.](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/michael-a-rechlin-phd-2/) - Specializes in forestry and conservation - [Richard Anson, Ph.D.](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/richard-anson/) - Specializes in agriculture and rural development - [Diego Otegui Ph.D.](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/diego-fernandez-otegui/) - Specializes in the design and implementation of emergency management and humanitarian educational programs. - [Roger Pearson](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/roger-pearson/) - Roger holds a master’s degree on Medical Demography from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of London. - [John Williamson](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/john-williamson/) - Specializes in technical support for programming and policy to strengthen family care for children, preventing separation promoting family reunification. - [Krishna Belbase](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/krishna-belbase/) - Specializes in results based monitoring and evaluation. Also, food and nutrition, security, and social protection. - [Marie de la Soudière](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/marie-de-la-soudiere/) - Specializes in family tracing and reunification, psycho-social reintegration of boys and girls formerly associated with armed forces and groups. - [Nils-Arne Kastberg](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/nils-arne-kastberg/) - Specializes in advocacy for persons living with mental conditions and syndromes with a focus on human rights and humanitarian action. - [Angela Raven Roberts](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/angela-raven-roberts/) - Specializes in reunification of unaccompanied children, gender based violence, creation of safe spaces. - [Everett Ressler](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/everett-ressler/) - HDPi Executive Director, specializes in child protection and care and protection of unaccompanied children. - [Pilar Aguilar, PhD.](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/pilar-aguilar-phd/) - Specializes in education in emergencies - [Charles Mutasa](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/charles-mutasa/) - Specializes in civil society, governance, and human rights - [Vern Jantzi](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/vern-jantzi/) - Specializes in restorative justice and trauma healing and resilience - [Martin Barber](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/martin-barber/) - Specializes in maintaining peace and security and protecting civilians in conflict - [William J. Hawk](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/dr-william-hawk/) - Specializes in practical ethics featuring an evidence-based ethical reasoning strategy - [Saulo Padilla](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/saulo-padilla/) - Specializes in trauma and resilience - [Alejandra Delascasas](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/alejandra-delascasas/) - [Sharon Shumaker](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/sharon-shumaker/) - [Claudio Schuftan](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/claudio-schuftan/) - Public Health Consultant - [Tom McDermot](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/tom-mcdermot/) - [Jim Brasher](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/jim-brasher/) - Specializes in strategic development and global philanthropy - [Elaine Zook Barge](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/elaine-zook-barge/) - Specializes in trauma and resilience - [Ed Giradet](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/ed-giradet/) - Specializes in journalism in humanitarian contexts - [Jean-Claude Legrand](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/jean-claude-legrand/) - Specializes in child protection in emergencies - [Laurent Sierro](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/laurent-sierro/) - Specializes in global political and humanitarian journalism - [Saudamini Siegrist](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/saudamini-siegrist/) - Specializes in transitional justice and child rights and protection - [Beatrice Progida](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/beatrice-progida/) - Specializes in program design, monitoring and learning systems - [Becca Balis](https://hdpi.org/affiliate/becca-balis/) - Specializes in child rights and protection ## Publications - [Test publication with no flip book and description](https://hdpi.org/publication/test-publication-with-flip-book-and-description/) - Here's a brief description of what this book is. 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Here's - [Test publication without flip book](https://hdpi.org/publication/test-publication-without-flip-book/) - This is a brief description for a publication that has a link instead of a flip book. here is the link to the book someplace else. - [Children in War](https://hdpi.org/publication/children-in-war/) - Published in 1993 as a study for UNICEF - [Addressing the Impact of Trauma and Migration - English](https://hdpi.org/publication/addressing-the-impact-of-trauma-and-migration-english/) - [Addressing the Impact of Trauma and Migration - Spanish](https://hdpi.org/publication/addressing-the-impact-of-trauma-and-migration-spanish/) ## Ukraine resources - [contact](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/contact/) - [Movement/children 7083](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7083/) - [Movement/children 7082](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7082/) - [Movement/children 7081](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7081/) - [Movement/children 7080](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7080/) - [Movement/children 7079](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7079/) - [Movement/children 7077](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7077/) - [Movement/children 7076](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7076/) - [Movement/children 7075](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7075/) - [Movement/children 7073](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7073/) - [Movement/children 7072](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7072/) - [Movement/children 7071](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7071/) - [Movement/children 7070](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7070/) - [Movement/children 7068](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7068/) - [Movement/children 7067](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7067/) - [Movement/children 7065](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7065/) - [Movement/children 7064](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7064/) - [Children/movement 7063](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/children-movement-7063/) - [Movement/children 7062](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7062/) - [Movement/Children 7060](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7060/) - [Movement/children 7059](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7059/) - [Movement/children 7058](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7058/) - [Movement/children 7057](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7057/) - [Movement/children 7056](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7056-2/) - [Movement/Children 7056](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7056/) - [Movement/children 7055](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7055/) - [Movement/children 7053](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7053/) - [Movement/Children 7052](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7052/) - [Movement Children 7049](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children-7049/) - [Movement /Children](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/movement-children/) - [data on movement/children](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/data-on-movement-children/) - [2016 study of children in institutions in Ukraine - Hope and Homes](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/2016-study-of-children-in-institutions-in-ukraine-hope-and-homes/) - [Reuters NEWS – March 29 War means tough choices in Ukraine's vast child protection system](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/reuters-news-march-29-war-means-tough-choices-in-ukraines-vast-child-protection-system/) - [Child Protection Cluster Ukraine Resources (includes links to regularly updated dropbox folder with Ukrainian/Russian language resources)](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/child-protection-cluster-ukraine-resources-includes-links-to-regularly-updated-dropbox-folder-with-ukrainian-russian-language-resources/) - [Ministry order for border crossing for children without parental care](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ministry-order-for-border-crossing-for-children-without-parental-care/) - [Operational guidelines on EU directive on temporary protection (issued 21.3.2022)](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/operational-guidelines-on-eu-directive-on-temporary-protection-issued-21-3-2022/) - [EU directive on temporary protection](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/eu-directive-on-temporary-protection/) - [Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Emergencies/ The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/minimum-standards-for-child-protection-in-emergencies-the-alliance-for-child-protection-in-humanitarian-action/) - [The Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Emergencies/The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/the-minimum-standards-for-child-protection-in-emergencies-the-alliance-for-child-protection-in-humanitarian-action/) - [Ministry of Social Policy Press release on children evacuated from institutions 19th March 2022 External Inbox](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ministry-of-social-policy-press-release-on-children-evacuated-from-institutions-19th-march-2022-external-inbox/) - [Ukraine population profile](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukraine-population-profile/) - [Child Protection database system](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/child-protection-database-system/) - [PRIMERO/UNICEF Child Protection](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/primero-unicef-child-protection/) - [UNICEF Children fleeing war in Ukraine at heightened risk of trafficking and exploitation](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/unicef-children-fleeing-war-in-ukraine-at-heightened-risk-of-trafficking-and-exploitation/) - [Ukraine Ministry of Social Policy Press Release with data on children evacuated from residential care](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukraine-ministry-of-social-policy-press-release-with-data-on-children-evacuated-from-residential-care/) - [Data for Impact Moldova refugee overview - March 14](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/data-for-impact-moldova-refugee-overview-march-14/) - [Ukrainian evacuation procedures for residential facilities](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukrainian-evacuation-procedures-for-residential-facilities/) - [Unaccompanied Children: Care and Protection in Wars, Natural Disasters, and Refugee Movements Reprint of the 1988 edition Paperback – January 8, 2018](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/unaccompanied-children-care-and-protection-in-wars-natural-disasters-and-refugee-movements-reprint-of-the-1988-edition-paperback-january-8-2018/) - [UKRAINE](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukraine/) - [Ukraine news repository](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukraine-news-repository/) - [Better Care Network Ukraine documents home page](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/better-care-network-ukraine-documents-home-page/) - [Joint Statement by UNICEF and UNHCR on unaccompanied and separated children](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/joint-statement-by-unicef-and-unhcr-on-unaccompanied-and-separated-children/) - [No Way Home](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/no-way-home/) - [The Illusion of Protection](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/the-illusion-of-protection/) - [GPC Protection Messages](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/gpc-protection-messages/) - [Protection of persons with disabilities in Ukraine](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/protection-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-ukraine/) - [Critical Considerations for Movement of Children During a Humanitarian Crisis](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/critical-considerations-for-movement-of-children-during-a-humanitarian-crisis/) - [Ukraine-2021-CFS HHC](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/ukraine-2021-cfs-hhc/) - [UNHCRBriefonalternativeCare](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/unhcrbriefonalternativecare/) - [UNHCR_UASCBrief](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/unhcr_uascbrief/) - [As a brief introduction to some of the efforts going on with national partners on the ground in Ukraine, I attached a short overview and have included a link (below) to a ~5 minute clip from Nikolai Kuleba. Nikolai most recently served as Ukraine's Minister of Children's Rights for seven years.](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/as-a-brief-introduction-to-some-of-the-efforts-going-on-with-national-partners-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-i-attached-a-short-overview-and-have-included-a-link-below-to-a-5-minute-clip-from-nikolai-k/) - [Questions and Answers - UNICEF](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/questions-and-answers-unicef/) - [Critical Considerations for Movement of Children during a Humanitarian Crisis - BCN](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/critical-considerations-for-movement-of-children-during-a-humanitarian-crisis-bcn/) - [Evacuation of Children from Conflict Areas, considerations and guidelines - Ressler](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/evacuation-of-children-from-conflict-areas-considerations-and-guidelines-ressler/) - [Foreign affairs article- An Internal Relations Theory Guide to the War in Ukraine](https://hdpi.org/ukr_resource/foreign-affairs-article-an-internal-relations-theory-guide-to-the-war-in-ukraine/) ## Global Alerts - [Test crisis](https://hdpi.org/global_alerts/test-crisis/) - Test description here - [Children facing extreme hunger crisis put at risk by aid cuts as clinics close](https://hdpi.org/global_alerts/children-facing-extreme-hunger-crisis-put-at-risk-by-aid-cuts-as-clinics-close/) - Recent cuts in foreign aid have forced Save the Children to suspend lifesaving programmes for malnourished children as a reported 131 million children live in areas experiencing acute food crises globally. ## Projects - [JUST RELEASED: Anticipate and Localize: Leveraging Humanitarian Funding To Create More Sustainable Food Systems](https://hdpi.org/project/anticipate-and-localize-leveraging-humanitarian-funding-to-create-more-sustainable-food-systems/) - Anticipate and Localize: Leveraging Humanitarian Funding To Create More Sustainable Food Systems The report, “Anticipate and localize: Leveraging humanitarian funding to create more sustainable food systems,” identifies crucial reforms to humanitarian food aid that would improve response to crises, avert future crisis, and help build resilient, sustainable food systems. It is the first of three - [Supporting social change and conflict reduction through trauma healing and community problem-solving](https://hdpi.org/project/supporting-social-change-and-conflict-reduction-through-trauma-healing-and-community-problem-solving/) - HDPI supports Wozo Haiti a locally developed, national organization which aims to generate positive social change and conflict reduction through trauma healing and community empowerment. - [Advising the Government of Eritrea on their OneWASH strategic plan](https://hdpi.org/project/advising-the-government-of-eritrea-on-their-onewash-strategic-plan/) - Provided strategic guidance and facilitation for the Government of Eritrea and their partners during the process to develop their process to develop a national strategy for water, sanitation, and hygiene for 2030. - [Strategic guidance for accountability to children affected by crises](https://hdpi.org/project/strategic-guidance-for-accountability-to-children-affected-by-crises/) - HDPI provides ongoing strategic guidance and technical expertise to support the Childfund Alliance in developing child-friendly accountability programs to monitor progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal Target 16.2 (ending violence against children). - [Study on statelessness and risks of statelessness in Guinea Bissau](https://hdpi.org/project/study-on-statelessness-and-risks-of-statelessness-in-guinea-bissau/) - HDPI consultants carried out ground-breaking research on stateless people and persons at risk of statelessness in Guinea Bissau. The study also assessed the impact of statelessness on fundamental rights, as well as the legal and administrative framework for preventing and reducing statelessness. - [Emergency assessments for refugee and displaced children](https://hdpi.org/project/emergency-assessments-for-refugee-and-displaced-children/) - HDPI members helped facilitate an inter-agency mission to Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey to assess the situation of at-risk refugee and displaced children. Also consulted on emergency preparedness and response actions to the large-scale influx of unaccompanied children into the US. - [Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Linked to the COVID-19 Crisis in the United States](https://hdpi.org/project/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-mhpss-linked-to-the-covid-19-crisis-in-the-united-states/) - FINAL AAIUH MHPSS EVAL - [Engaging faith leaders to promote human rights](https://hdpi.org/project/engaging-faith-leaders-to-promote-human-rights/) - HDPI consultants provided training for faith leaders on basic tenents of international humanitarian law, human rights and child rights, youth leadership, conflict prevention, and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities in Eastern DRC and Burundi. - [Facilitating inter-agency workshop on emergency preparedness and child rights](https://hdpi.org/project/facilitating-inter-agency-workshop-on-emergency-preparedness-and-child-rights/) - HDPI facilitated an inter-agency workshop in Kigali to improve emergency preparedness and response to cross-border movements of children in the Great Lakes Region - [Leading international study on early-warning and early-response](https://hdpi.org/project/leading-international-study-on-early-warning-and-early-response/) - HDPI undertook a multi-country study to identify ways to strengthen UNDP’s early warning and early-response to crises across the globe. - [Capacity building for children’s rights in transitional justice processes in Sri Lanka](https://hdpi.org/project/capacity-building-for-childrens-rights-in-transitional-justice-processes-in-sri-lanka/) - HDPi consultants are providing intensive capacity-building for local civil organizations in children’s rights and inclusion framework in truth-seeking and reconciliation processes following the decades-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka. - [Planning and facilitation for the World Humanitarian Summit](https://hdpi.org/project/planning-and-facilitation-for-the-world-humanitarian-summit/) - HDPI members supported big picture thinking on adapting the humanitarian system as part of planning inputs to the World Humanitarian Summits, and served as facilitators and rapporteurs of various consultations and meetings. - [Evaluating post-earthquake programming](https://hdpi.org/project/evaluating-post-earthquake-programming/) - HDPI organized and conducted an evaluation of a post-earthquake trauma-healing and resilience program in Haiti. - [Strategic consultations with ‘Pathfinders’ of Child Protection](https://hdpi.org/project/strategic-consultations-with-pathfinders-of-child-protection/) - HDPI convened a three-day consultation with pioneers in child protection in humanitarian crises from around the world. The consultation documented the evolution of child protection knowledge and best practice over the past few decades and chartered a vision for how the field can continue to evolve. - [Strategic guidance on national humanitarian response policy](https://hdpi.org/project/strategic-guidance-on-national-humanitarian-response-policy/) - HDPI developed guidance for the UAE Committee for Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid on how to coordinate and organize humanitarian response programs. ## Being Human spots - [Famine: a renewed threat in the 21st century?](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/famine-a-renewed-threat-in-the-21st-century/) - n/a - [AID Cuts and Challenges in International Cooperation](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/aid-cuts-and-challenges-in-international-cooperation/) - Aid cuts and challenges in International Cooperation.The modern system of international cooperation began to take shape in the 1960s, during the era ofdecolonization and newly gained independence for many nations. Through their Official DevelopmentAssistance (ODA), developed countries started providing financial, technical, and operational support toless-developed nations in their journey toward modernization.Initially centered on "economic growth," - [Topic Ideas](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/topic-ideas/) - Hi All, Some potential responses to Angela's ideas. Early Warning & Information – Why Data Matters Core Message: “Data saves lives. Early warnings aren’t just numbers—they’re lifelines.” 90s Angle: Tell the story of one farmer or family who avoided catastrophe thanks to a weather or crop alert. Hook: “What would you do if - [Global Alerts - notes](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/global-alerts-notes/) - Global Alerts – Good Things in Bad Situation – Did you know? Ideas for topics for short radio spots Humanitarian Topics Country/situation First contact? Community response to conflict DRC? Response to food shortage/famine Sudan – Gaza – Ethiopia? Response to health needs/Illness Response to education Response to unaccompanied children Response displacement/refugee Rohingya? Response - [HDPI Compass - Pitch Deck](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/hdpi-compass-pitch-deck/) - n/a - [CONCEPT NOTE](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/concept-note/) - HDPI, Inc, JMU, WMRA Proposed Program “Being Human” Raising awareness of our common humanity in crisis situations Zero Draft 4, 5 May – ER/PR ProposedProposed: A four component initiative to raise public awareness of global humanitarian needsand constructive efforts to meet them: “Did you know?” service radio spots (30,60 or 90seconds) that share key facts - [Migration](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/migration/) - Global Migration Migration is a hot button issue, frequently in the news, but migration-related terms and trends are widely misunderstood. Migrant is a general term that refers to anyone who moves from one place of residence to another with the intention of staying for an extended period of time. Counter to the globalization - [Forced Displacement](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/forced-displacement/) - Forced Displacement You’ve probably heard the terms refugee, asylum seeker, and IDP. But what do they really mean? A refugee is someone who’s been forced to flee their home country due to war or violent persecution. They’ve been recognized—usually by the United Nations or a national government—as qualifying for international legal protection, known - [Women in Conflict Zones](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/women-in-conflict-zones/) - Women in conflict zones: Sudan Story: What has been happening in Sudan and how have the women there been responding? On April 15, 2023, conflict broke out between two armed groups the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This came about because of political tensions that had been developing since - [Democratic Republic of Congo](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/democratic-republic-of-congo/) - Democratic Republic of Congo: (DRC) Did you know? -The DRC is second-largest country in Africa (after Algeria) and largest country in sub-Saharan Africa. -It has an estimated population of 103.5 million, making it the fourth most populous country in Africa after Nigeria (225.8 million), Ethiopia (127.7 million), and Egypt (113.3 million). -The capital city, Kinshasa - [Impact of conflict on Women](https://hdpi.org/beinghuman/impact-of-conflict-on-women/) - Impact of Conflict on Women: Did you know? “Women continue to pay the price of the wars of men.” This was a statement said by Sima Bahous the Executive Director of the agency UN Women. The increases in deaths during wars and in violence against women are taking place against a backdrop of ## News - [Ethical Considerations in Deciding When to Re-open Schools](https://hdpi.org/news/ethical-considerations-in-deciding-when-to-re-open-schools/) - Ethical Considerations in Deciding When to Re-open Schools - [Considérations éthiques à prendre en compte dans la décision de réouverture des écoles](https://hdpi.org/news/considerations-ethiques-a-prendre-en-compte-dans-la-decision-de-reouverture-des-ecoles/) - Considérations éthiques à prendre en compte dans la décision de réouverture des écoles William J. Hawk, Frederick Spielberg et Everett Ressler[i] 09 Septembre 2020 [i] William J. Hawk est professeur de philosophie et préside Le Raisonnement Ethique en Action, qui héberge la stratégie de raisonnement éthique des Huit Questions Clés, Université James Madison, Harrisonburg, Virginie, - [Considerações éticas para decidir quando reabrir escolas](https://hdpi.org/news/consideracoes-eticas-para-decidir-quando-reabrir-escolas/) - Considerações éticas para decidir para decidir quando reabrir escolas William J. Hawk, Frederick Spielberg e Everett Ressler (ii), 9 de setembro de 2020 (traducao do original em inglés: Dra. Amélia Russo de Sá) - [Consideraciones Éticas en la Decisión de la Reapertura de Escuelas](https://hdpi.org/news/consideraciones-eticas-en-la-decision-de-la-reapertura-de-escuelas/) - Consideraciones Éticas en la Decisión de la Reapertura de Escuelas William J. Hawk, Frederick Spielberg and Everett Ressler [1] 9 Septiembre 2020 [1] William J. Hawk es profesor de filosofía y preside la cátedra de Razonamiento Ético en Acción, sede de la estrategia de razonamiento ético de las ocho preguntas clave, Universidad James Madison, Harrisonburg, ## Op Ed - [Listening to the voices of local communities in humanitarian response](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/listening-to-the-voices-of-local-communities-in-humanitarian-response/) - In this video with BBC Media Action, HDPI Member Nigel Fisher speaks about the importance of listening to populations affected by humanitarian crises: “Actually, people who are affected by disasters, people living in communities and local organizations, they’re usually the first responders anyway. And quite often, what they think needs to be done may or - [Rebuilding Schools – Rebuilding Communities In Nepal](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/rebuilding-schools-rebuilding-communities-in-nepal/) - What happens after the bodies are counted, after the wounds are bandaged, after the world attention leaves to focus on the next global disaster? April 2015 Nepal, a small and peaceful country on the south side of the Himalayas, suffered a major earthquake that left close to 9,000 dead, hundreds of thousands with destroyed homes, - [COVID-19: The need for global solidarity and cooperation: Dr. William Hawk](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/covid-19-the-need-for-global-solidarity-and-cooperation-dr-william-hawk/) - By Dr William Hawk, Fred Spielberg and Everett Ressler This op-ed was first posted in Global Geneva. As COVID-19 has shown, the first reaction of governments in a pandemic is to close borders. Indeed, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prescription of “isolate, test, treat and trace” proves much easier if the influx of imported cases - [Pathfinders in Child Protection: Everett Ressler](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/pathfinders-in-child-protection-everett-ressler/) - In November of 2019, HDPI convened some of the globe's experts in child protection in humanitarian emergencies to discuss the origins, evolution, and future of the field. The convening was called the Pathfinders Dialogue and was made possible by the Oak Foundation. This is an excerpt from an interview with Everett Ressler, who had a long - [The Ethics of Sanctions](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/the-ethics-of-sanctions/) - The Ethics of Sanctions (Summary of the latest thoughts by HDPI’s Ethical Decision-Making Group) If, as Carl von Clausewitz said, war is the continuation of politics by other means, then perhaps the adoption of sanctions is the prevention of war by economic means. In the last sixty years, economic and political sanctions have been imposed—unilaterally - [The future of humanitarian evaluation](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/the-future-of-humanitarian-evaluation/) - HDPI staff and affiliates have a joint call every other Thursday to discuss ongoing initiatives and to share knowledge from our diverse fields and experiences. The HDPI call on Thursday, 6th February focused on evaluation. Krishna Belbase, who joined HDPI recently made a brief presentation and led the discussion on the topic “Evaluation: Emerging Trends - [Misinformation on the Internet - Working Group on Ethical Decision Making](https://hdpi.org/op_eds/misinformation-on-the-internet-working-group-on-ethical-decision-making/) - HDPI Working Group on Ethical Decision Making Misinformation on the Internet – an Ethical Tool to Find the Way Forward To Regulate of Not to Regulate? 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