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We Europeans take water for granted. Barring the occasional ban on using hosepipes during heatwaves, we use as much water as we like, when we like. It won’t be like that for much longer. Climate change has already forced many cities in Europe to drill even deeper for groundwater. Within the next decade, Europeans are likely to face the twin dilemmas of either too much or not enough water, as both droughts and floods become more frequent and extreme. As with other precious commodities, the question of access to this water will become intensely political. By and large, policymakers are yet to...

Providing mental health counseling either in-person or remotely by phone or video; Providing referrals to external mental health professionals; Providing pre- and post-project debriefings to staff; Offering trauma-informed mental health support following security or other incidents; and Ensuring confidentiality and maintaining clinical records. Organizational Support Developing tools to help staff manage stress on the individual and team level; Working with the Human Resources team to develop/provide input on policies to reduce stress and build resilience; Providing trainings for staff on str...

Hugh Williamson A Human Rights Watch expert recently spent days on WhatsApp contacting relatives of two Kurdish men in a remote village in southeast Turkey, who were abducted and later lynched by soldiers. “At first, when I reached them, the relatives didn’t trust me. It took many hours building an understanding with them,” the colleague told me.  One reason why this work was so hard: Covid-19.  2020 was a tough year worldwide for businesses and nongovernmental organizations, as they strived to keep operations running and support staff during the pandemic. The same is true for Human R...