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    caitriona dowd

    Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina Mohammed speaking at Resurge2018, asks us to remember that the millions affected by conflict around the world “are not numbers, nor are they data, they are very much individuals in need”. Photo: Photocall Ireland.
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    14 September 2018

    A resurgence of humanity: five things we learned at Resurge2018

    On 7 September, Concern Worldwide hosted a global conference bringing together world leaders, policymakers, and experts on conflict and the humanitarian system to find ways to break the cycle of conflict, hunger and human suffering. 
    A young boy flies a home made kite on the streets of Juba's PoC in South Sudan. Photo: Steve De Neef / Concern Worldwide.
    News
    3 September 2018

    Breaking the cycle of conflict: what can humanitarian and development actors do?

    Conflict is on the rise globally, and is the single biggest driver of humanitarian needs today. Caitriona Dowd explores the links between conflict and humanitarian crisis, and the urgent imperative to build peace.
    A monthly food distribution in Juba PoC organised by Concern. Photo: Steve De Neef / Concern Worldwide.
    News
    16 August 2018

    Five things to know about conflict and hunger on World Humanitarian Day

    Concern’s Humanitarian Policy Advisor, Caitriona Dowd, shares five things to know about conflict and hunger, and what can be done to break the cycle.
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    News
    19 June 2018

    “Without peace, there is no hope”: the displaced voices of war

    Caitriona Dowd, travelled to Central African Republic where she met people who’ve been forced from their home and everything they know because of conflict.