Learn more about Fahad Ahmed, the ICRC’s Legal Advisor to the African Union, and his experiences with humanitarian negotiations and the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)!

Learn more about WFP Afghanistan Deputy Country Director Parvathy Ramaswami, her experiences with humanitarian negotiations, and her thoughts on the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)!
Learn more about Geneva Peacebuilding Platform Executive Coordinator Rainer Gude, his experiences with humanitarian negotiations and his thoughts on the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)!
Learn more about ICRC Director-General Robert Mardini, his experiences with humanitarian negotiations, and his thoughts on the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)!
Learn more about CENAD CEO and Founder Robert Weibel, his experiences with humanitarian negotiations, and his thoughts on the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN)!
Learn more about Friar Luciano, General Director of Fraternity – International Humanitarian Missions (FIHM), his work with indigenous populations in the Amazon, and his experiences with humanitarian negotiations!

Why does diversity matter for humanitarian negotiation? What is the role of inclusion on the frontline? How does your identity impact your perception and how you are perceived?
Dr. Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings, Associate Director of Research of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, elaborates on the importance of diversity in Humanitarian Negotiations in the article below. Drawing from Alsalem & Grace (2021), she delves into how identity, character, and past experiences may influence how counterparts perceive the negotiator and how negotiators perceive the counterpart, the efforts of the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN), and the importance of inclusion amongst other topics.
Learn more about David Harland, Executive Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD). He shares his experiences with humanitarian negotiation, his vision on the future of humanitarian negotiation and the remarkable power of wiggle room!
Learn more about Dr. Asha Mohammed, Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross. She shares her experiences with humanitarian negotiations, facilitating versus responding, and the power of local communities in disaster responses!