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

November 17, 2023
Essie Opoka, a humanitarian negotiator with over 10 years of experience, shares how she learned to negotiate with armed groups…

Negotiating with the military: Six practical tips for humanitarians

October 20, 2023
What are the best practices when negotiating with arms carriers? Here are six practical tips when negotiating with the military.

Six essential lessons to remember while negotiating “safe zones”

October 17, 2023
Read six essential lessons to remember while negotiating "safe zones" to provide protection for civilians.

Battling misinformation in Ukraine – A conversation with Andrii Kruglashov

September 22, 2023
ICRC's political advisor Andrii Kruglashov shares how he battled a misinformation campaign when the conflict in Ukraine started.

Six negotiation strategies to access and operate in gang-controlled areas

August 16, 2023
Read the top negotiation strategies shared by experienced humanitarians to effectively access and operate in gang-controlled areas.

“Take the time to revisit the way you work.” – Interview with Olivier Eyenga

July 19, 2023
Read about why Olivier, a long time humanitarian negotiator, believes that you need to take the time to revisit the…

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

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

Five ways humanitarians are helping their peers develop their negotiation skills

May 19, 2023
Here are five ways humanitarians are helping their peers develop their negotiation skills to better assist and protect people in…

“It’s worth being part of the CCHN community!” – Interview with Brigitte Ouoba Lamemba

April 14, 2023
Read about the many reasons why Brigitte, as a humanitarian professional and negotiator, thinks it's worth being part of the…

Women have a seat at the negotiation table

March 24, 2023
Almost half of humanitarian workers worldwide are women. And yet, they still face many obstacles to achieving professional success.

How to manage (mis)information in humanitarian operations

February 24, 2023
The spread of false information is dangerous. Read our step-by-step guide on how to manage (mis)information in humanitarian operations.

Here’s why knowing how to negotiate is crucial for humanitarian professionals

January 18, 2023
This real-life negotiation case study will show you why knowing how to negotiate is crucial for humanitarian professionals.

Your identity is key: negotiation strategies to build trust

November 21, 2022
Build trust, increase your legitimacy and start a relationship with your counterpart on the right foot with these strategies.

Six techniques to cool down a heated negotiation

July 13, 2022
Follow these six techniques to cool down a heated negotiation, ease tension and rebuild dialogue after it breaks down.

What makes the CCHN World Summit on Frontline Humanitarian Negotiation so special?

July 7, 2022
Find out why our community members attended last year's World Summit on Frontline Humanitarian Negotiation and why you should join…