20 September 2020

News: New Reference Sources on Humanitarian Assistance


Humanitarianism: Keywords
 (Brill, 2020) [open access]
- "This dictionary comprises 107 entries, each one covering a key term in the broad humanitarian field. The entries are between 600 and 800 words long, followed by selected references. The dictionary is designed as a compass for navigating the conceptual universe of humanitarianism in a way that is both immediate and rooted in the major debates in the field."

Humanitarian Encyclopedia (Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies) [access]
- A "product developed by humanitarian professionals and academics, aware of the necessity of speaking the same clear language, sharing knowledge as a public good and co-producing new forms of knowledge to guide future humanitarian responses." Its components include a "living repository of co-produced humanitarian concepts"; "an open source library of relevant humanitarian resources"; "a dynamic mapping of humanitarian actors"; and "an interactive platform with online forums, webinars and e-learning modules." Note: This is still a work-in-progress; not all concepts have completed explanations. If you would like to contribute to the project, you can indicate your interest via the form on this page.

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