In the midst of a raging conflict, how can you tell the difference between a civilian and a combatant?In this extra-special episode of Humanitarian Conversations, RedR Australia’s CEO Dr. Helen Durham sits down with international lawyer, Firouzeh, to discuss the power and complexities of international humanitarian law...

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Ulf believes all people should be protected

Aug 21st, 2024

When Ulf accidentally found himself in the middle of the Kashmir Crisis in 1989, he was moved by the suffering of civilians affected by the conflict. Six years later, after trying his hand as a bike mechanic, wedding photographer and some time on a Viking ship, he resolved to study law and devote his life to protecting...

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Talei Tora on colonialism and conviction

Jul 9th, 2024

Growing up around the buzz of the Radio Fiji studios, Talei Tora is a born storyteller. As the daughter of a radio announcer, Talei learnt from an early age the importance of how a story is told—and for whom. Fast forward to today and Talei is an extensively experienced communications expert, with more than two decade...

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Simione Bula is empowering inclusion in the Pacific

May 22nd, 2024

In Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, the first education for a young child is often learning traditional knowledge. And for humanitarian Simione Bula, preserving and protecting this valuable knowledge is vital to navigating future disasters in the region. Simione is a highly experienced disaster management and di...

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For Richard Simpson, leadership starts with listening

Apr 19th, 2024

From taking cover in bomb shelters in Ukraine, to herding donkeys in Afghanistan, to drinking kava in Fiji, Richard Simpson has many rich insights from 25 years as a humanitarian leader, innovator and educator. After a serendipitous meeting with a United Nations official in Turkey in the 90s, followed by a degree in a...

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For Vuli Gauna, we are connected by the ocean

Mar 17th, 2024

Hailing from ‘a tiny drop in the ocean’ in eastern Fiji, Vuli Gauna survived a cyclone when he was just two years old. Observing the growing intensity of storms as he grew up, he was inspired to volunteer and eventually work for a wide range of Red Cross societies across the Pacific, as well as the IFRC. Now, with nea...

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Hannah Jay’s hope for gender equality

Feb 9th, 2024

For Hannah Jay, the inspiring power of women and girls has fueled her life’s work. As a gender expert in the humanitarian sector for more than a decade, Hannah has dedicated her career to addressing gender-based violence in humanitarian contexts. She’s worked extensively across Asia and the Pacific, supporting a wide ...

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Kathryn Harries is sharing the power of clean water

Nov 15th, 2023

It’s not a glamorous job working with toilets. But having access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene is lifesaving stuff, and thankfully for us it’s Kathryn Harries’ dream job. A highly experienced water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) engineer and humanitarian leader, Kathryn worked for Sydney Water Corporatio...

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Dr. Helen Durham is balancing courage and compassion

Oct 16th, 2023

Passionate, persistent, patient—these are three qualities Dr. Helen Durham AO says are essential for humanitarians. And whether she’s addressing the UN Security Council in New York or mediating with the military in times of conflict, Helen embodies them all—while staying true to her humanitarian imperative. A trailbl...

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Mel Bencik’s superpower is empathy

Sep 18th, 2023

Growing up as the child of migrants, Melissa Bencik always knew she wanted to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Now a deeply experienced humanitarian, Melissa has worked across Asia, Africa, the Pacific and Australia, predominantly in protection and inclusion. She is also a RedR Australia roster member...

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For Peter Grzic, mum knows best

Sep 18th, 2023

When Peter Grzic’s mum returned from a trip and handed him a business card from a disaster responder she met on the plane, he never suspected his life would end up how she envisioned. Years later, Grzic is an experienced humanitarian, as well as a trainer on RedR Australia courses. For the very first episode of Hu...

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Introducing Humanitarian Conversations

Sep 12th, 2023

Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast about what it means to be a humanitarian in today's world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable and experienced humanitarians from across the globe, we’ll delve into the big issues facing the humanitarian sector an...