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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. Click to read.

Insights into community needs and wishes – eastern DRC

Insights into community needs and wishes – eastern DRC   People need effective humanitarian reporting systems for sexual exploitation and abuse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). And they need practical information in languages they understand.    Read the report in English.  Read the report in French.  Read the report in Congolese Swahili.  Preview […]

Communicating for trust – AAP and PSEAH in northeast Nigeria

Communicating for trust – AAP and PSEAH in northeast  Nigeria Accountability to affected people (AAP) is fundamental in humanitarian efforts. We aim to ensure that the voices and concerns of affected people are not only heard but also taken into account in decision-making. In the context of northeast Nigeria, where conflict and displacement have created […]

Improving access and trust in humanitarian complaints and feedback systems in northeast Nigeria: research brief

Technology could be part of the solution to current language, trust and confidentiality barriers in northeast Nigeria and Beyond. Read CLEAR Global’s research brief and recommendations for humanitarian organizations – click to view and download (English).  We heard from internally displaced people (IDPs) and humanitarians in northeast Nigeria onhow complaints and feedback mechanisms currently work. […]

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 […]

PSEA recommendations: Language issues for safeguarding

PSEA recommendations: Language issues for safeguarding

TWB’s research shows that a language sensitive response to Ebola outbreaks could improve understanding and trust in key messages. It will enhance the accessibility of RCCE and AAP mechanisms, including the reporting of SEAH and support to survivors. Learning from the outbreak in DRC, TWB would recommend the actions to take as part of protection […]

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 […]