Donate now

Why language inclusion matters for effective climate action

Why language inclusion matters for effective climate action   The climate crisis is the world’s most urgent sustainability challenge – yet those most affected are often the least able to speak out. As the climate crisis worsens, we need solutions created by and for people most at risk. Click to read.

Why language inclusion matters for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

Why language inclusion matters for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) Effective SRHR services support the right to health, promote gender equality, and reduce vulnerability for people experiencing marginalization. Yet without language awareness, these services never reach some of those most in need. Download the document.

Language use in Somalia: Quantitative research findings

CLEAR Global_Language use in Somalia_PDF Thumbnail

An analysis of language data collected in REACH’s Assessment of Hard-to-Reach Areas in Somalia. Click to read and download the report in English. These findings challenge a widespread perception that Northern Standard Somali (Mahaa) is used and understood by all, and mutually intelligible with Maay and Benadiri Somali. To further understand the language challenges internally displaced […]

Finding the right words: PSEAH terminology testing in Dohuk and Kirkuk, Iraq

Finding the right words PSEAH terminology testing in Dohuk and Kirkuk, Iraq

In partnership with the International Organization for Migration, we developed a glossary of terms on preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in three Kurdish dialects: Sorani, Badini, and Kurmanji. As part of the glossary development, CLEAR Global and IOM conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) to test comprehension of sensitive and potentially confusing PSEAH-related terms. FGDs […]

Πληροφόρηση δίχως κατανόηση, δικαιώματα δίχως νόημα

Πληροφόρηση δίχως κατανόηση, δικαιώματα δίχως νόημα

Έκθεση των συμπερασμάτων ως προς το θέμα της γλώσσας στην Παγκόσμια Συμφωνία για τη Μετανάστευση και τους Πρόσφυγες (Global Compact on Refugees and Migration) του ΟΗΕ. Κατεβάστε εδώ. (Διατίθεται επίσης στα αγγλικά, τα ιταλικά, τα γαλλικά και τα ισπανικά.)

Informations sans compréhension, droits sans signification

Informations sans compréhension, droits sans signification

Document de synthèse traitant des problèmes de langue dans l’application du programme des Nations Unies dans les pactes mondiaux sur les réfugiés et les migrants. Télécharger ici. (Ce document est également disponible en langue anglaise, italienne, espagnole et grecque.)

Information without understanding, rights without meaning

Information without understanding, rights without meaning

This position paper addresses the question of language in the UN Global Compacts on Refugees and Migration. View it below or download here. Other resources that might interest you: The power of communication in the right language (video) “Do any of you speak English” (video) TWB general factsheet

Translating information to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse

Core principles relating to sexual exploitation and abuse

Sexual exploitation and abuse continue to occur in humanitarian contexts worldwide. We believe that language can help prevent it. Preventing abuse starts by making the rules on sexual conduct clear and available in languages people can understand, so everyone knows what is acceptable. The international humanitarian world’s coordination body, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), developed […]