| | Oct. 2, 2018 | | WHAT TO KNOW NOW | | |  | By Christin Roby | |    | | | | At least 109 aid workers have been killed carrying out their duties in South Sudan since the conflict began in 2013 — including 13 so far this year. Restriction of movement and denials for humanitarian access have also become commonplace, aid workers told Devex. Many aid workers attacked in South Sudan are local staff. This is partly due to the 2016 NGO Act of South Sudan, which mandates that at least 80 percent of NGO staffers should be South Sudanese. | | | | | | | | Photo by: Alun McDonald / Oxfam | | | | The ongoing violence has generated the continent's largest refugee crisis and a dire humanitarian situation, exacerbated by food, health, shelter, and protection needs that have left 2.5 million people seeking safety in other countries and a further 7 million with humanitarian needs inside national borders.
On Sept. 12, warring parties in South Sudan signed the long-awaited Revitalized Peace Agreement, a milestone on the path toward a permanent ceasefire in the world's youngest nation. The peace agreement is expected to form a transitional unity government and, among other benefits, increase access for humanitarian aid.
But humanitarians say they remain vigilant, with South Sudan recently named the most dangerous place for aid workers for the third consecutive year by research group Humanitarian Outcomes, due to shootings, assaults, and kidnappings of humanitarian staff.
Maintaining neutrality and impartiality is essential to securing safe access to conflict-prone areas. But how these foundational principles of humanitarian action are translated into efforts on the ground can vary. Devex investigates.
In this two-part series, Devex is exploring the security situation for aid workers in South Sudan. Next week's piece is on the safety of staff from local NGOs, less equipped with security training and equipment than their international counterparts. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | QUOTABLE | "Each of us is privileged in some — and likely many — ways, and we have to take stock of what platforms our privilege affords us. Ask yourself: What spaces and levers of influence do I have access to that others do not? How can I expand access to these spaces and equip young leaders to inhabit them?"
— Daniela Terminel, Global Health Corps CEO, on why we need to invest in this next generation of leaders. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | @WORK | | | | | | By Vince Chadwick | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Photo by: European Union / CC BY-NC-ND | | New data shows most EU citizens support foreign aid but disagree with EuropeAid's priorities. The Eurobarometer survey on EU citizens and development cooperation found that television is by far the most popular source of information about development issues, especially for older generations, followed by social media and national newspapers. The survey's authors also found that "respondents who get information on development issues from TV are less likely to think aid should increase and less likely to think individuals can have an impact." | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | @WORK | | | | | | By Emma Smith | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Photo by: Richard Nyberg / USAID Vietnam | The United States Agency for International Development is one of the largest bilateral donors tackling development issues. For those looking to work on USAID-funded programs, a majority of the job opportunities are with their implementing partners. Devex looks at 10 organizations contracting with USAID — compiled from awardees that received the most funding from USAID in 2017 — a mixture of development consulting firms and implementing NGOs. | | | | | | | | | | | | | SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENT | | | The Global Citizens' Initiative announces our 7th annual online Global Citizen Leadership Training Course, Oct. 23 and Dec. 15, 2018. The course content is tailored for entry- and mid-level international development professionals. Teachers and students in global development and related studies also are encouraged to apply. The course builds your capacity to address development challenges within and across countries. We cover topics such as human rights, gender equity, the environment, poverty and income inequality, and global peace and justice. Our course provides an opportunity to directly learn from and work with colleagues from different countries. The course requires 2-4 hours per week of work. We accept only 20 participants. Our faculty is a team of outstanding international development experts and practitioners. Please don't hesitate to send any questions to Michelle Vital, TGCI course Coordinator, at michelle@gcitizen.org. Apply today! | | | | | | | | | SPONSORED ANNOUNCEMENT | | | Already attending the #HSR2018 conference? Join the Medtronic Foundation and partners to move the conversation forward on building partnerships to advance health systems for all in the SDG era. The session will be held on Oct. 9 from 12-2 p.m., ACC room 11A, including a lunch and discussion with experts on "Using a Multisectoral Partnership Approach for Building Resilient Health Systems and Improving Health Outcomes of Underserved Populations." This event is free of charge. Learn more. | | | | | | | | | SPECIAL NOTICE | | | Innovations are transforming the way health care is delivered, but half of the world's population still doesn't have access to the essential health services they need. This October, Devex is pleased to present our first Bay Area event designed to address the practical hurdles associated with bringing global health innovations to scale and strengthening health systems. The half-day event will convene 100 influential stakeholders including researchers, technologists, investors, donors, NGO leaders, and more. Together, we'll get to the root of the issues from how to make global health innovations scalable to how to generate investment in health systems. Can't join us in person in San Francisco? Sign up to watch the livestream of the event here. | | | | | | | | | THE WEEK AHEAD | | | | | | | By Devex Editor | | | | | | | | The W20 Summit in Argentina and Asia Water Forum are this week's main highlights on the international development agenda. Check out our preview for other noteworthy events. | | | | | | | | Photo by: G20 Argentina | | | | Below are some of the most noteworthy events for the week starting Oct. 2: | | | | | | | | | | Sept. 30-Oct. 3. London, United Kingdom | | | | | | | | | | Oct. 1-3. Buenos Aires, Argentina | | | | | | | | | | Oct. 2-5. Manila, Philippines | | | | | | | | | | Oct. 8-9. New Delhi, India | | | | | | | | | | Oct. 8-9. Johannesburg, South Africa | | | | | | | |
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