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Humanitarian Fault Lines

IIHA Fordham University

Humanitarian Fault Lines, from Fordham University's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, explores what’s not going right in the world of humanitarian affairs. Jamie McGoldrick examines why these crises have developed, and he seeks to find voices to speak on these issues and what is, or isn’t, being done to address them. Jamie also looks to find answers to some of the most challenging questions in the humanitarian world.

The IIHA offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and serves the humanitarian community through intensive local training, research, webinars, conferences, exhibitions, publications and this podcast. You can find more information by visiting the Institute's website.
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  • S2 · E25
    Feb 17, 2025 · 45 min

    Gaza: Georgios Petropoulos

    Jamie speaks with Georgios Petropoulos. He’s served with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs since 2012. He completed his most recent assignment in January as Head of Suboffice in Gaza. Georgios describes the...

  • S2 · E24
    Feb 3, 2025 · 37 min

    Sudan: Jean-Guy Vataux, MSF

    Jamie speaks with Jean-Guy Vataux, a humanitarian aid worker with MSF who has been in Khartoum and Darfur over the past 18 months. He has been stationed in many conflict areas in Africa and the Middle East over the last 30 years including Sierra...

  • S2 · E23
    Jan 20, 2025 · 32 min

    Syria, Israel, Gaza & Trump With Deborah Amos

    Jamie speaks with Deborah Amos. She’s a Ferris Professor of Journalism in Residence at Princeton University. Deborah is an award winning journalist who spent much of her career as an international correspondent for National Public Radio. Her reporting...

  • S2 · E22
    Jan 6, 2025 · 33 min

    Migration Crisis: William Plowright

    Jamie speaks with William Plowright, Assistant Professor of International Security at Durham University. He’s a political scientist, humanitarian aid worker, and author with over a decade of experience. William’s most recent book is called The War On...

  • S2 · E21
    Dec 9, 2024 · 39 min

    Food & Hunger With Rein Paulsen

    Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Rein Paulsen. He’s the Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Office of Emergency and Resilience. They discuss how climate change and conflicts are impacting food security around the world....

  • S2 · E20
    Nov 21, 2024 · 38 min

    Middle East: Peter Salisbury

    Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Peter Salisbury. He’s an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He’s a veteran journalist, researcher, and policy analyst with more than 15 years of experience. Peter’s focus...

  • S2 · E19
    Nov 4, 2024 · 41 min

    Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, Mercy Corps

    Jamie speaks with Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna. Mercy Corps is an INGO with a worldwide presence and with a global team of 6,000 humanitarians working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises brought about conflict and climate...

  • S2 · E18
    Oct 21, 2024 · 46 min

    Gaza & Lebanon With Sean Carroll of Anera

    Jamie is joined by Sean Carroll. He’s the CEO & President of Anera. The organization provides humanitarian assistance to refugees in the Middle East, with staff in Gaza, Lebanon, and Jordan. Before Anera, Sean served as the COO & chief of...

  • S2 · E17
    Oct 8, 2024 · 30 min

    Sudan: Dr Mudawi Ibrahim Adam

    Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam. He’s the founder of the Sudan Social Development Organization (SUDO). The group works to provide basic necessities, including food, sanitation, and healthcare. He's a celebrated human rights...

  • S2 · E16
    Sep 23, 2024 · 34 min

    Mailbag

    Jamie answers questions from listeners. The topics include Gaza and Sudan. Jamie is also asked about the diminishing role of international NGOs and what impact that has on the global humanitarian system. If you would like to ask a question, send an...

  • S2 · E15
    Sep 9, 2024 · 31 min

    Deborah Doane: The INGO Problem

    Jamie speaks with Deborah Doane. She’s been working as a leader in civil society for over 25 years. She’s a Partner of Rights CoLab and co-convenor of the RINGO Project which seeks to reimagine INGOs and their role. Her new book - “The INGO Problem:...

  • S2 · E14
    Aug 26, 2024 · 34 min

    Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza: Scott Anderson

    Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Scott Anderson. He’s the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator and Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza. They spoke on August 20th and discussed the challenges UNRWA faces in the region. Scott details the difficult conditions at...

  • S2 · E13
    Aug 12, 2024 · 34 min

    Ukraine: Yuliya Sporysh

    Jamie speaks with Yuliya Sporysh. She’s the founder of the Ukrainian NGO Girls. The organization was created with a focus on sexual education and to raise awareness about gender-based violence. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the NGO has been...

  • S2 · E12
    Jul 30, 2024 · 50 min

    Martin Griffiths

    Jamie speaks with Martin Griffiths. He served as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations from May 2021 until June 2024. They have a wide ranging conversation on today’s top humanitarian...

  • S2 · E10
    Jul 1, 2024 · 29 min

    Sudan: Omima Jabal

    Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Omima Jabal on Sudan. She’s an Emergency Response Rooms member for Khartoum. Jamie asks her how ERR’s in Sudan are navigating the challenges in getting aid to communities while war continues. Jamie also asks her how...

  • S2 · E9
    Jun 17, 2024 · 31 min

    Amjad Shawa, Head of the Palestinian NGO Network in Gaza

    Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Amjad Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGO network in Gaza. Amjad shares stories about life in Gaza and gives a stark assessment of what civilians are dealing with in the region. Jamie asks Amjad about the challenges in...

  • S2 · E8
    Jun 3, 2024 · 34 min

    Gaza With Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA

    Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, more commonly referred to as UNRWA. Philippe has held this position since early 2020....

  • S2 · E7
    May 20, 2024 · 50 min

    Robert Mardini: ICRC, Gaza, Sudan, & The Humanitarian System

    Host Jamie McGoldrick speaks with Robert Mardini who has a long, distinguished career in the humanitarian sector. He was part of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the ICRC, for close to three decades. He rose to the position of Director...

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