Did you miss the CAPSI webinar on stronger humanitarian engagement and local knowledge last week? Then have a look at the video here where we discuss opportunities and dilemmas in relation to Somali diaspora humanitarianism. @mahassan.bsky.social, @diis.dk www.youtube.com/watch?v=daog...

CAPSI Webinar: Stronger humanitarian engagement requires local knowledge

YouTube video by WITS Business School

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Our latest publication coordinated by the wonderful @naujakleist.bsky.social

Nauja Kleist@naujakleist.bsky.social · 2y ago

Nine co-authors! @peteralalbrecht.bsky.social, @edle100.bsky.social, Mark Bradbury, @mahassan.bsky.social, Karuti Kanyinga, Fatima Dahir Mohamed, Ahmed Musa, @jethronorman.bsky.social and yours truly. #diaspora, #COVID-19, #crises, #polycrises, #humanitarianism.

New policy brief on diaspora humanitarianism in the Somali context, co-auth w. @mahassan.bsky.social. We point to possibilities for collaboration btw. the international humanitarian system and the diaspora - and the dilemmas in this. Local knowledge is key! @diis.dk www.diis.dk/en/research/...

Stronger humanitarian engagement requires local knowledge

Localisation is a key word in international humanitarianism and recognises the importance of local partners. Diaspora humanitarianism is pertinent for such efforts due to its connectivity and knowledg...

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#Somaliland: Polling stations have now closed for the presidential and party elections today. Voters still in line will be allowed to cast ballots. Preliminary results are expected in two days. ➤ africaelects.com/somaliland

Somaliland • Africa Elects

Although Somaliland has official contact with a few nations, the country remains unrecognised by the international community. House of Representatives House of Elders Parties Xisbiga Waddani (Waddani)...

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Lucy the cat

Beautiful Rudy the dog. Say hallo everyday I pass.

RIP to Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud Silaanyo, former president of Somaliland just passed away!

bbc.com/future/artic... Africa does not contribute to carbon emissions but suffers the most. Balancing this unfairness requires international cooperation, a fair distribution of resources, & an emphasis on empowering Africa to participate actively in shaping their climate-resilient futures.

What if polluters footed the climate bill?

Should rich countries and fossil fuel companies pay for the climate losses and damages they have caused?

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