In relations between the media and humanitarian players – which have long been observed and analysed – a strategic interdependence between the two sectors stands out. What also stands out...
As privileged witnesses in the field, humanitarian NGOs are more than ever crucial sources of information in a world saturated with fake news. But between information inflation and political manipulation,...
For MSF, bearing witness is as much a part of its mission as providing treatment. Faced with accusations of bias and disinformation campaigns, the organisation is developing strategies to defend...
Sometimes, “killer facts” rival shock photos in humanitarian communications. These hard-hitting statistics are certainly intended to mobilise public opinion, but their increasing politicisation calls into question their credibility. How can...
How can we communicate better in the humanitarian sector? Between emotional campaigns and technical reports, the sector navigates between “tacit” and “explicit” knowledge. This question reveals power issues and certain...
AI is undoubtedly revolutionising content creation, while also calling into question the authenticity of humanitarian testimonies. Between productivity gains and the risk of manipulation, organisations are having to redefine their...
How can we maintain trust in humanitarian images in the age of AI? Between new ethical standards and image generation tools, organisations are navigating a transformed visual landscape. Faced with...
Is generative artificial intelligence really revolutionising humanitarian communication? At a conference recounted by the author, researchers and practitioners agreed that AI reproduces and amplifies age-old practices of visual manipulation. From...
Editor’s note In France, a handful of billionaires have recently taken over virtually every information source: the media, publishing houses, journalism schools, etc. As providing information is expensive and only...
In January 2025, two journalists from the French newspaper Le Monde asked: “Is ‘climate indifference’ on the rise in France?”[1]Audrey Garric et Matthieu Goar, « Assiste-t-on à une progression...
In this paper, the two authors examine certain aspects of the French response to the epidemic in the light of the experience of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in that field,...
Valérie Gorin • Senior lecturer and researcher at the Centre of Humanitarian Studies, Geneva (University of Geneva and Graduate Institute) and member of the Humanitarian Alternatives Editorial Board Co-editor of...
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