Reflections on Humanitarianism in Korea’s Reporting of Shipwrecks

The Sewol Ferry Disaster in 2014 is a poignant case study reflecting the role and challenges of humanitarian reporting in …

The representation of sufferers in the protests of Syrian refugees

The protests of Syrian refugees The Syrian civil war has caused millions of refugees to flee their homes, seeking shelter …

Idlib’s Cry: Beyond the Headlines with UNHCR’s Appeal

Amid the crisis in Idlib, over 900,000 people are struggling through the harsh winter, feeling vulnerable and unsure about what …

The Yemeni Civil War

Since 2004, The Houthi movement which is officially known as Ansar Allah has been leading an revolution against the military …

Humanitarian becomes a tool of political struggle? Review of Xinjiang cotton issue

In recent years, there were many news and reports in Western world accusing China of “genocide”, “human rights violations”, and …

When disaster strikes, help comes from all sides- Wen ChuanEarthquake 2008

The 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake, which occurred at 14:28:04 GMT on Monday, 12 May 2008, had its epicenter at the junction …

Suffering Focus and Positive Presentation, the forgotten aftermath of this

On 17 July 2021, severe flooding triggered by exceptionally heavy rainfall over a large area of Henan Province, China, caused …

Humanitarianism and the politics of pity Analyse an example of a campaign or news media item where there is a representation of suffering.

In this blog, we aim to explore the politicization of humanitarianism and compassion. These phenomena are frequently utilized for political …

“From Pity to Solidarity: Exploring Healthcare Inequities and Humanitarian Action in the Lu Yong Case”

The story of Lu Yong, a Chinese leukemia patient who turned to Indian generic drugs to save himself and others, …

Not so Comic Relief

The ‘white saviour’ trope has long been used to describe people from countries with a colonial history, like the United …