The Humanitarian Task Force (HTF) brings together the Population Council’s rigorous research capabilities, knowledge, experience, and expertise to inform strategies to best respond to humanitarian crises. The HTF is a collaborative and interdisciplinary initiative of the Population Council that conducts robust, timely research in complex emergency, natural disaster, and post-conflict settings.
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Submissions from 2025
Asking and telling in humanitarian contexts: A feasibility assessment of para-social worker-led screening for sexual violence against children in Uganda, Abir Nur, Gloria Seruwagi, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, Prosmolly Ayebale, Monicah Rwotmon, Dagim Habteyesus, Yadeta Dessie, Francis Obare, Yohannes Wado Dibaba, Bonnie Wandera, Chi-Chi Undie, and et al.
Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence against women and its association with violence against children in refugee settlements in Uganda, George Odwe, Francis Obare, Stella Muthuri, Peter Kisaakye, Dagim Habteyesus, Gloria Seruwagi, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Yadeta Dessie, Bonnie Wandera, Caroline W. Kabiru, and Chi-Chi Undie
Estimating incidence of induced abortion and unintended pregnancy among women in refugee settlements in Uganda, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Francis Obare, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Bonnie Wandera, Stephanie Küng, Caitlin Rich, and Margaret Giorgio
Ethiopia Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey, 2024: Data-to-Action workshop report, Yadeta Dessie, Dagim Habteyesus, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, Bonnie Wandera, Gloria Seruwagi, Francis Obare, Andres Villaveces, Michelle Hynes, Misrak Mohammed, Mulualem Desta, and Chi-Chi Undie
Ethiopia Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey, 2024: Summary report, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Yadeta Dessie, Francis Obare, George Odwe, Dagim Habteyesus, Bonnie Wandera, Peter Kisaakye, Stephen Kizito, Stella Muthuri, Gloria Seruwagi, et al., and Chi-Chi Undie
Transforming the humanitarian system, not destroying it, Paul B. Spiegel; Karl Blanchet; Chi-Chi Undie; and on behalf of the CHH-Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Disaplacement
Violence against children and youth in refugee settings in Ethiopia: Factsheet, Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Submissions from 2024
Associations between childhood violence and mental health in refugee settings in Uganda, Peter Kisaakye, Gloria Seruwagi, George Odwe, Francis Obare, Stella Muthuri, Caroline W. Kabiru, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, and Chi-Chi Undie
Cementing key partnerships to foster the use of evidence in humanitarian settings: Baobab Case Study Three, The Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Combatting human trafficking of people with disabilities for begging in Ethiopia, Population Council
Data-to-Action Workshop Report: Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS), 2022, Chi-Chi Undie, Stella Muthuri, George Odwe, Gloria Seruwagi, Francis Obare Onyango, Peter Kisaakye, Stephen Kizito, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Andres Villaveces, Michelle Hynes, Begona Fernandez, Constanza Ginestra, Darlson Kusasira, Charles Bafaki, Lydia Wasula, and Katie Ogwang
Disability, childhood experiences of violence and associated health outcomes in refugee settlements in Uganda, George Odwe, Stella Muthuri, Francis Onyango, Peter Kisaakye, Gloria Seruwagi, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Caroline W. Kabiru, and Chi-Chi Undie
Exploring the value and replicability of integrating refugees and host community members into research activities in refugee settings, Stella Muthuri, Dagim Habteyesus, Gloria Seruwagi, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Francis Obare Onyango, and Chi-Chi Undie
Highlights from the first-ever violence against children and youth survey conducted exclusively in a humanitarian setting, Francis Obare, George Odwe, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, Gloria Seruwagi, Begona Fernandez, Constanza Ginestra, Caroline W. Kabiru, and Chi-Chi Undie
Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) in Uganda, Baobab Research Programme Consortium; Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees; UNHCR Regional Bureau for the East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes; and Together for Girls
Influencing programme plans, practices, actions, and investments in humanitarian settings: Case Study One, The Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Linking research to action to address unintended pregnancy in refugee settings in Uganda, Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Preparing the ground to influence humanitarian sector policies, guidelines, and strategies in Uganda: Case Study Two, The Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Processes, experiences, and impact: A summary report on community-led Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) results dissemination in Uganda, Gloria Seruwagi, Peter Kisaakye, Stella Muthuri, George Odwe, Francis Obare Onyango, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Dagim Habteyesus, and Chi-Chi Undie
Replication of soft skills training in the Rohingya camp and host community in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Md. Noorunnabi Talukder, Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag, Mohammad Muktadir Hossain, Sharif M.I. Hossain, and Ubaidur Rob
Soft skills training for Rohingya and host community youth in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Md. Noorunnabi Talukder, Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag, Ishtiak Morshed, Sigma Ainul, Md. Irfan Hossain, Mohammad Muktadir Hossain, Sharif M.I. Hossain, and Ubaidur Rob
The CHH–Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Displacement: Reimagining the humanitarian system, Paul B. Spiegel, Ozge Karadag, Karl Blanchet, Chi-Chi Undie, Ana Mateus, and Richard Horton
Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey, 2022: Summary Report, Francis Obare Onyango, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Stephen Kizito, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Francis Annor, Laura Chiang, Greta Massetti, Stella Muthuri, Gloria Seruwagi, Darlson Kusasira, Charles Bafaki, Katie Ogwang, and Chi-Chi Undie
Violence Against Children and Youth in Humanitarian Settings: Findings from a 2022 Survey of all Refugee Settlements in Uganda, Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees; UNHCR Regional Bureau for the East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes; Baobab Research Programme Consortium; and Together for Girls
Violence against children and youth in refugee settings in Uganda: Factsheet, Baobab Research Programme Consortium
Submissions from 2023
Adaptation in Crisis: Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Girls in Humanitarian Emergency Settings, Population Council
Addressing Marginalization and Invisibility Among Humanitarian Populations in the East and Horn of Africa, Gloria Seruwagi
Adolescent wellbeing in humanitarian and fragile settings: Moving beyond rhetoric, Neha S. Singh, Jocelyn DeJong, Kimberley Popple, Chi-Chi Undie, Rozane El Masri, Ritah Bakesiima, Mariana Calderon-Jaramillo, Ellen Peprah, Saha Naseri, Nadine Cornier, and Karl Blanchet
Finding Hope Away from Home: Supporting Displaced Populations in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp, Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag
Linking Research to Action for Children in Humanitarian Contexts: Synopsis of the 2022 Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) Findings and Data-to-Action Workshop, Chi-Chi Undie, Stella Muthuri, George Odwe, Peter Kisaakye, Stephen Kizito, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Gloria Seruwagi, Begona Fernandez, Darlson Kusasira, Charles Bafaki, Lydia Wasula, Katie Ogwang, and Francis Obare
Reflections from a Data-to-Action Workshop based on the First-Ever Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey, Gloria Seruwagi
Research snapshot: Impacts of cash-plus programs on child marriage, Elrha R2HC Programme
Violence against children and adolescents in refugee settings in Uganda, Together for Girls, Population Council, Population Council Kenya, and African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Submissions from 2022
Access to HIV/AIDS or TB care among refugees in Kampala, Uganda: Exploring the enablers and barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic, George Palattiyil, Peter Kisaakye, Hadijah Mwenyango, Simon Katongole, Francis Mulekya, Dina Sidhva, Harish Nair, and Paul Bukuluki
Assessment of economic opportunities for young Rohingyas in Bangladesh, Md. Noorunnabi Talukder, Md. Irfan Hossain, Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag, Eashita Haque, Iqbal Ehsan, Joseph Falcone, and Ubaidur Rob
Conducting a Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) Among Humanitarian-Affected Populations in Uganda: Fieldwork Strategies and Challenges, Peter Kisaakye, Francis Obare Onyango, George Odwe, Yohannes Wado, and Chi-Chi Undie
Crisis upon crisis: A qualitative study exploring the joint effect of the political, economic, and pandemic challenges in Lebanon on Syrian refugee women's fertility preferences and behaviour, Rima Mourtada and Andrea J. Melnikas
Focus group discussions on Syrian refugees' access to reproductive health services in Lebanon, Rima Mourtada and Andrea J. Melnikas
Great Expectations: Expanding the Possibilities for Research in Refugee Settings in the East and Horn of Africa, Chi-Chi Undie
Submissions from 2021
Conducting Research in Humanitarian Settings: A Learning Session, Thoai Ngo, Judith Bruce, Pooja Sripad, Rima Mourtada, Myriam Narcisse, Neha S. Singh, Hannah Tappis, Chi-Chi Undie, and Ashish Bajracharya
Economic opportunities for refugees: Lessons from five host countries, Md. Noorunnabi Talukder, Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag, Eashita Haque, Md. Irfan Hossain, Joseph Falcone, and Ubaidur Rob
Finding the Path Forward: Promoting Equity and Ethics in Research on GBV among Refugee Populations in the Global South, The Global Women's Institute
Insights Collection: Natural disasters and humanitarian settings, Nannette Beckley, Anne-Caroline Midy, Danielle Richard, and Lauren R. Rutherford
Research in forced displacement: Guidance for a feminist and decolonial approach, Neha S. Singh, Michelle Lokot, Chi-Chi Undie, Monica A. Onyango, Rosemary Morgan, Anne Harmer, Jane Freedman, and Shirin Heidari
Solutions Summit Event | Data Driven Prevention to End All Forms of VAC in Humanitarian Settings, The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
The forgotten population? A call to invest in adolescent well-being in humanitarian and fragile settings, Neha S. Singh, Jocelyn DeJong, Kimberley Popple, Chi-Chi Undie, Rozane El Masri, Ritah Bakesiima, Mariana Calderon-Jaramillo, Ellen Peprah, Saha Naseri, Nadine Cornier, and Karl Blanchet
The potential of self-managed abortion to expand abortion access in humanitarian contexts, Ruvani Jayaweera, Bill Powell, Caitlin Gerdts, Jessica Kakesa, Ramatou Ouedraogo, Uwezo Ramazani, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Erin Wheeler, and Tamara Fetters
Submissions from 2020
Child marriage practices among the Rohingya in Bangladesh, Andrea J. Melnikas, Sigma Ainul, Iqbal Ehsan, Eashita Haque, and Sajeda Amin
Dataset: Rapid review of community engagement and social mobilization strategies for COVID-19 response, Sarah Blake and Thoai Ngo
Exploring the overlap: Women Now’s feminist humanitarian support and the Community of Practice, Judith Bruce and Aisha Dennis
Pratiques du HCR et de ses partenaires en matière de protection communautaire dans les secteurs dans la région de l’Afrique de l’Est, de la Corne de l’Afrique et des Grands Lacs, Charles Mballa, Josephine Ngebeh, Machtelt De Vriese, Katie Drew, Abigayil Parr, and Chi-Chi Undie
Rapid review of community engagement and social mobilization strategies for COVID-19 response: Study description, Sarah Blake and Thoai Ngo
Shughuli za UNHCR na Washirikiza Ulinzi kwa Jamii baina ya Sekta katika Maeneo ya Masharik na, Pembe ya Afrika na Maziwa Makuu, Charles Mballa, Josephine Ngebeh, Machtelt De Vriese, Katie Drew, Abigayil Parr, and Chi-Chi Undie
UNHCR and partner practices of community-based protection across sectors in the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region, Charles Mballa, Josephine Ngebeh, Machtelt De Vriese, Katie Drew, Abigayil Parr, and Chi-Chi Undie
UNHCR and partner practices of community-based protection across sectors in the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region [Arabic], Charles Mballa, Josephine Ngebeh, Machtelt De Vriese, Katie Drew, Abigayil Parr, and Chi-Chi Undie
Webinar: COVID-19 Evidence and Impact from Bangladesh, Guatemala, India & Kenya Teams, Jessica DeMulder, Thoai Ngo, Ashish Bajracharya, Iqbal Ehsan, Eashita Haque, Brian Medina, Angel del Valle, Akash Porwal, Timothy Abuya, and Karen Austrian
Submissions from 2018
Attitudes towards help-seeking for sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian settings: The case of Rwamwanja refugee settlement scheme in Uganda, George Odwe, Chi-Chi Undie, and Francis Obare
Expanding the evidence base and networks for sexual violence response in East and Southern Africa—Completion report for the period May 2014–February 2018, Population Council
Submissions from 2017
Amélioration de la prestation de services de planification familiale pendant les crises humanitaires, Chi-Chi Undie, Rajat Khosla, and Karl Blanchet
Improving family planning service delivery in humanitarian crises, Chi-Chi Undie, Rajat Khosla, and Karl Blanchet
Submissions from 2016
Investing When It Counts: Reviewing the Evidence and Charting a Course of Research and Action for Very Young Adolescents, Katharine McCarthy, Martha Brady, and Kelly Hallman
The Africa Regional SGBV Network Learning Brief Series: Learning updates from Uganda (Brief #7), Population Council
Submissions from 2015
Adolescent girls, human rights and the expanding climate emergency, Holly G. Atkinson and Judith Bruce
Statement and action agenda from the Girls in Emergencies Collaborative, Omar Robles, Judith Bruce, Holly G. Atkinson, Dale Buscher, Karen Scriven, Kristin Kim Bart, and Shelby French
Submissions from 2011
Education during humanitarian emergencies: The situation of displaced children and youth in Darfur, Sudan, Safaa El-Kogali
Submissions from 2010
Schooling and conflict in Darfur: A snapshot of basic education services for displaced children, Cynthia B. Lloyd, Safaa El-Kogali, Jenny Perlman Robinson, Johanna Rankin, and Ali Rashed
Submissions from 2007
Knowledge, practice, and coverage (KPC) survey: Baseline report, Bagh District, Munir Afridi, Saman Naz, and Nayyer Munir
Knowledge, practice, and coverage (KPC) survey: Baseline report, Mansehra District, Munir Afridi, Saman Naz, and Nayyer Munir
Submissions from 2003
Assessment of pilot health project outcome indicators: West Bank/Gaza, Laila Nawar, Dale Huntington, Ibrahim Kharboush, Nancy Ali, and Mahmoud Shaheen
Creation of a unified management information system for three NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza, Health, Development, Information and Policy Institute
Improving postpartum care among low parity mothers in Palestine, Center for Development in Primary Health Care (CDPHC)
Submissions from 2002
Institutional support for a program of activities within the pilot health project in the West Bank and Gaza, Health, Development, Information and Policy Institute
Upgrading the capacity and skills of service providers of the West Bank/Gaza Pilot Health Project, Nancy Ali, Laila Nawar, Dale Huntington, and Tawhida Khalil
Submissions from 2001
Special studies program of the Pilot Health Project: West Bank and Gaza, Mahmoud Shaheen, Laila Nawar, Dale Huntington, and Sahar Hegazi