Pakistan Languages, Flood Risks, and Cellphone Infrastructure – key insights
Areas at high risk of flooding face varied language and communication challenges. To inform better planning and response, we compiled data on flood risk, cell phone infrastructure and language use in an interactive map that highlights important gaps and barriers to effective communication with at-risk populations. Read key insights here.
Language use in Somalia: Quantitative research findings
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 […]
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. […]
Hospital cleaner as interpreter: language and cultural awareness in Rohingya access to health care
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Talking effectively and respectfully about gender-based violence in Rohingya communities
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Bridging community and humanitarian approaches to sexual and reproductive health in Rohingya communities
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Fat and healthy – Rohingya parents’ knowledge of child nutrition
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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 […]
Majhis’ role in sharing information in the camps
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Imams’ role as sharers of information in the camps
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