In an era where harmful information, misinformation and disinformation can exacerbate humanitarian crises, this session explores the complex interplay between technology and truth. Artificial Intelligence is both a challenge and a tool in this landscape—fueling the spread of false narratives while also offering innovative solutions to detect and combat them. This event will delve into how AI can be used for anticipatory action in humanitarian contexts, including monitoring and assessment.
Nexus – A Perspective of Southern CSOsAsia-Pacific Friends of the Grand Bargain Locally - Led Integrated Solution (LLIS)A proposed solution to address the triple nexus
From Crisis to Reckoning: Decolonise aid, Localise Power, Restore JusticeThe Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) raises deep alarm over the dismantling of USAID and broader international aid cuts, which are exposing the fragility of a donor-dominated humanitarian system. These cuts, happening amidst record-high global needs, reinforce the urgency of transforming aid into a system rooted in justice, equity, and local leadership.
LocalisationOn 3 April 2025, the first meeting of the Grand Bargain Community of Practice on Localisation was held, co-chaired by Nena Stoiljkovic (IFRC) and Nadine Saba, Chair of NEAR. Manuel Bessler, Grand Bargain Ambassador for Localisation, opened the meeting, welcoming the launch and calling for specific results and deliverables.
As the humanitarian sector wades deeper into the AI age, critical questions about data readiness come to the forefront. This webinar will delve into the challenges and opportunities of adapting humanitarian data systems, examining the need for robust standards, secure APIs, scalable infrastructure, and interoperability.The key learning objectives of the webinar are to:
The IASC in partnership with the ITU, AI for Good is launching the Artificial Intelligence in Humanitarian Action Series, a virtual event running from March to May 2025. This series will bring together valuable insights from various humanitarian organisations exploring AI integration to enhance humanitarian response.
Dear IASC Principals,This is a defining moment for the humanitarian community. As I set out in my statement following our meeting in February, we face a profound crisis of legitimacy, morale, and funding.
This briefing will highlight how the erosion of women’s rights is intertwined with the rise of authoritarianism, conflict, and violent extremism worldwide. The event will galvanize action to ‘push forward for rights, equality and justice.’ The push forward strategy seeks to create momentum by amplifying practices that have impact at the community and country level by both rights holders and duty bearers.
