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I believe that in order for change to occur, this field must have open dialogues. There are significant cultural barriers that exist, and it is critical to approach this from a place of open understanding in mind especially when attempting to provide assistance. Because the majority of these humanitarian spaces are led by Eurocentrics ideals, there are significant prejudices that exists. And, in order to effect change, there must be a level of genuine understanding, which can only be achieved by open communication.

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One of the articles suggests  new safeguarding system for Oxfam to have a more survivor-centered approach, and to strengthen and diversify the leadership team

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“Organizations don’t fully recognize and analyze cultural barriers,” Condilac said. “It is important to think about them and make interventions that can respond.”

Always keeping in mind that a program that worked in one situation may not work in another.

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Change: Do as I do not as I say only. Humanitarian organizations and those championing GE fall short on their own actions to protect women's rights in their organisations

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Change: Do as I do not as I say only. Humanitarian organizations and those championing GE fall short on their own actions to protect women's rights in their organisations

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I think the connection between this weeks readings and the #MeToo movement more broadly were interesting. Especially how the greater conversation around #MeToo made it a little easier for people to speak out.

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1) Roles of leaders
2) The idea of white supremacy
3) Growing /learning
4) Protection for workers

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Challenge: Continued acknowledgement of how much work needs to be done in the gender space, even within organizations that are recognized for their work. Ex. Oxfam

Concepts: Santos mention that humanitarians argue that transforming gender relations goes against the humanitarian principles. Ex. GBV as cultural practice.

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the overarching theme of working more from the bottom-up, both within organizations and with local orgs

Changes
bottom-up approach across the board, decolonizing humanitarian work and getting rid of elitism within larger orgs

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"Sometimes aid organisations lurch towards addressing buzzwords, like LGBTQI+, in their programming whilst not considering those who work in their organisations and deliver those programmes."

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1. I am finding alot of connections between the readings and other classes I have taken about women and their interactions in organizations.
2. We need more higher-ups in organizations to make gender a priority.
3. Organizations need to be held accountable for the promises and goals they set.

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Connection-Greater focus on local leadership at the forefront from the guest lecture and readings.
Challenges- Lack of information on women in leadership in the humanitarian sector.
Concepts- Listening exercises.
Changes-  Implementing safeguarding governance in organizations.

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In an earlier week's reading (can't remember which) there was a quote about how we can't help other people until we get our own organization in order. That connected to many of this week's readings as different organizations are reckoning with their own internal issues related to gender.

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Changes- There is not enough accountability for leadership in HA organizations for failed promises, protection of workers, etc

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Connection: Many institutions are not really integrating the values they preach into their own internal operations
Challenges: I want to challenge the idea that institutions are making meaningful change, until we see more representation from minority-groups in leadership
Concepts: organizations must care for their employees in order to be truly reputable as humanitarian agencies
Changes: demand for a single inter-agency reporting system?

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Connection:
I think that the readings for this week highlight how sexual exploitation and abuse occur within humanitarian organizations, which in turn, I think, helps explain why these issues are also pervasive in the field. To me it seems like this is a culture found in the humanitarian aid sector, so it follows that people would take this culture into the field.

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gender transformative humanitarian policymaking and programming requires within organization cultural changes. The humanitarian sector has worked to connect with diverse, local actors, but does not embody that same diversity of experiences and identities at all organizational levels. Gender work should not be siloed, but needs to be implemented with those in leadership positions. May need to address and change particular hiring practices.

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Connection: I took a class on women and politics. There are a lot of similarities in the struggles and enforcement here and in that class.
Concept: the need for active change and legislation and effective leadership

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Toni's discussion gave more clarification to the roles that leaders have like the country team leader and the un secretary general. The readings brought up the SG's gender plans, but it was nice to hear Toni's opinion on his plan.

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1. Connections: Connecting the readings to other learning or your own experiences
2. Challenges: What would you challenge from the readings?
3. Concepts: What concepts are worth holding on to?
4. Changes: What changes are suggested by the readings/would you suggest?