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What if listening was your most powerful negotiation tool? How choosing the right words can open doors and build connection

What if listening was your most powerful negotiation tool? How choosing the right words can open doors and build connection

Deep listening can transform high-stakes humanitarian negotiations. Learn how clean language helps you build genuine connection.
February 23, 2026
Securing humanitarian access: Master the 10 negotiation skills that open doors

Securing humanitarian access: Master the 10 negotiation skills that open doors

Master the negotiation skills that secure humanitarian access. From checkpoints to sustained agreements, learn what works in complex environments.
January 21, 2026
[New research] How well do humanitarians understand humanitarian principles?

[New research] How well do humanitarians understand humanitarian principles?

How well do humanitarian workers understand principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence? New research reveals gaps.
November 25, 2025

Videos

How I learned to negotiate with armed actors – A conversation with Essie Opoka

How I learned to negotiate with armed actors – A conversation with Essie Opoka

Essie Opoka, a humanitarian negotiator with over 10 years of experience, shares how she learned to negotiate with armed groups…
November 17, 2023
Andrii Kruglashov is sitting on a chair wearing a suit and a microphone on his lapel. He is being interviewed about his experience battling misinformation in Ukraine.
Battling misinformation in Ukraine – A conversation with Andrii Kruglashov

Battling misinformation in Ukraine – A conversation with Andrii Kruglashov

ICRC's political advisor Andrii Kruglashov shares how he battled a misinformation campaign when the conflict in Ukraine started.
September 22, 2023
Oscar Sanchez Piñeiro, interview 2022 Summit
How can humanitarians negotiate with algorithms? – Interview with Óscar Sánchez Piñeiro

How can humanitarians negotiate with algorithms? – Interview with Óscar Sánchez Piñeiro

UNHCR's Óscar Sánchez Piñeiro explains why humanitarians should engage with new technologies and how they can negotiate with algorithms.
June 15, 2023

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