Bangladesh and Myanmar: language needs across borders
The Rohingya are marginalized in Myanmar society, as reflected in their lack of legal status and recognition as citizens. Across the border in Bangladesh, […]
Ebola: a crisis of language
NGO key messages for the 10th High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges
The Language Factor: Lessons for the 11th Ebola outbreak on adapting to the language needs of communities learned during the 10th Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Previous Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks offer lessons for public health experts responding to the 11th outbreak. This review highlights that responders need to […]
The challenges of translation into Congolese Swahili
Gamayun: The Language Equality Initiative
Complaint and feedback mechanisms: Effective communication is essential for true accountability
This report summarizes key findings and recommends actions to improve accountability in Northeast Nigeria through more effective and responsive complaint and feedback mechanisms. TWB […]
Language barriers in the humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria
The words between us: How well do enumerators understand the terminology used in humanitarian surveys?
Data collection is the foundation of humanitarian programs, informing humanitarian response plans, program design, and safeguarding measures. If the data is inaccurate, humanitarian action […]
Language matters: Improving accountability and operational effectiveness in Northeast Nigeria
