Thematic Notes

The thematic notes provide regular updates on recent developments in the humanitarian community. They are published in our newsletter updates on Humanitarian Law and Policy and Leadership and Management of Humanitarian Action. If you are not yet a member, read more about membership in PHAP and apply today.To get notified of new thematic notes, subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

Humanitarian law & policy in 2014: Reducing the humanitarian impact of explosive weapons
Annyssa Bellal
13 February 2014
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Humanitarian law & policy in 2014: Humanitarian space - Expected trends, developments and resources
Antonio Galli
13 February 2014
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Monitoring, Reporting, and Fact-finding: Challenges and Opportunities
Rob Grace
11 February 2014
Developments over the past few months in the domain of monitoring, reporting, and fact-finding (MRF) illustrate many of the key challenges that practitioners face in this field.
Humanitarian negotiations: Best practice and resources for negotiating humanitarian access
Antonio Galli
11 February 2014
The recent evacuation and aid delivery to the Syrian city of Homs provides a useful example of both good practice as well as the unpredictability of humanitarian negotiations.
Humanitarian law & policy in 2014: Detention by non-state armed groups
Marina Mattirolo
10 February 2014
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