Opinion

Volunteering is a space for growth and development of oneself and society. It is an opportunity to act in solidarity, to contribute to our communities, learn and connect with other people.

In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.

As governments around the world increase their investments in humanitarian assistance, they are recognising a simple reality: today's crises are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more interconnected.

"Not necessarily a space with swings and goals, but places where you don't have to produce, compete, buy or demonstrate anything. A bench in the square. A library. A neighborhood association." 

In times of crisis, it should be possible to temporarily override intellectual property rights and share existing knowledge about the development of resources against Covid-19.

The French Presidency of the Council of the EU, which is due to begin in January 2022, has an opportunity to be the one to finally make this decision effective in the European Union.

A situation of crisis makes it difficult to manage information and this may lead to the impression that the organization has not been responsible.

We need to make spaces for women, and particularly non-privileged women, to lead decision-making processes.

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