<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Human Development Research Initiative (HDRI)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth-led, national research and policy-oriented CSO driving inclusive and evidence-based development.]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:48:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hdevri.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Gender-Based Persecution and Protection: Afghan Women and Girls In The French Asylum Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Human Development Research Initiative (HDRI) presents its new publication on "Gender-Based Persecution and Protection: Afghan Women and Girls In The French Asylum Framework" written by @Anna Lisa Johner and edited by @Guglielmo Maria BARBETTA. This brief examines the acute effects of forced migration due to the systematic gender-based persecution of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule, and the urgent need for EU states to implement gender-responsive migration governance.  The...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/gender-based-persecution-and-protection-afghan-women-and-girls-in-the-french-asylum-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8b7faab5395dde6058a63</guid><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:01:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_df82be6a498c403896538dfc2393d753~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Vaping - A Trip Down Cigarette Memory Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are we sleepwalking into a new nicotine epidemic?  While traditional smoking is on the decline, a new, colorful, and candy-flavored threat is taking its place. 	The Human Research Development Initiative is proud to present our latest research: "Youth Vaping – A Trip Down Cigarette Memory Lane" . A huge thank you to our brilliant author, Mathilde Le Blanc Braouézec , and expert editor, Laura Coburn, for putting a spotlight on this urgent issue! ‍ 	The rapid rise of e-cigarette use...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/youth-vaping-a-trip-down-cigarette-memory-lane</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e284606df221f3f2cd5eaf</guid><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:08:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_c4b2b0ca0d9545f7a4cffca0392bdbcd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_993,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Camps and Digital Border Governance in the Eastern Mediterranean]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The EU's newest reception centres on Lesvos and Samos are fitted with biometric gates, AI surveillance, and real-time monitoring. Behind that infrastructure: overcrowded facilities, daily water shortages, and people who can't eat when the system goes down. "Smart Camps and Digital Border Governance in the Eastern Mediterranean" is HDRI's new Migration &#38; Security research paper, authored by Soumit Farhan, Georgios Kapsalis, and Arantza Renteria Vizcarra, and edited by Guglielmo Maria...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/smart-camps-and-digital-border-governance-in-the-eastern-mediterranean</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7ef93b3c4690a68638248</guid><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_0249f730b95f488ab14c631c293a05fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migration from Former French Colonies in Africa: Impacts on France’s Security, Society, and Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the profound connections between France's colonial past, migration flows from Africa, and their lasting ripple effects on security, society, and development in this groundbreaking research paper. Authored by Lejla Ajdin and edited by G.M. Barbetta, this HDRI study dives deep into migration from former French colonies, focusing on Morocco and Niger to France, where immigrants comprise over 10% of the population.✨ ​ Our study examines how colonial histories shape today's migration...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/migration-from-former-french-colonies-in-africa-impacts-on-france-s-security-society-and-developm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b74346bae3e80016184b52</guid><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:46:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_6412c18361f0424497b11bc4043f2fca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_931,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Białowieża Forest: A Crossroads of Security, Human Rights, and Environmental Challenges at the EU’s Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[ A UNESCO forest. A border wall. A humanitarian emergency that EU law is struggling to address. HDRI's new Migration &#38; Security paper examines what has been unfolding at the Białowieża Forest, on the Poland-Belarus border, since 2021. Author Guglielmo Maria Barbetta traces the overlapping consequences of border militarization: systematic pushbacks denying migrants access to asylum, documented violence against people stranded in dangerous conditions, and a fortified wall cutting through one...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/the-bia%C5%82owie%C5%BCa-forest-a-crossroads-of-security-human-rights-and-environmental-challenges-at-the-e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aed3bc7eb34e89d6fe7aeb</guid><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:18:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_dae99f67d36441c7ab16669a17a5cb70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerging Trends in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Research in China: Epidemiology, Public Health Impacts, and Future Perspectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our research coordinator Soumyadeep Som presents his latest Global Health paper, edited by Laura Coburn, on the rising public‑health threat of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The project explores how HMPV, a major cause of respiratory infections, is increasingly affecting children, the elderly, and immunocompromised populations, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era. Despite advances in surveillance and molecular diagnostics, critical gaps remain: ✅ Urban–rural disparities in...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/ahdjsadkjsabd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5e6da60298c02e5c02a87</guid><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_771d19ea00114ab4975b297104d5cfc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's Surveillance Dilemma: HDRI Reveals How to Protect Democracy from Digital Overreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Is Europe turning digital tools into democratic threats?  HDRI's latest Thematic Index on Surveillance presents how digital surveillance is rapidly expanding across Europe, framed as essential for security but increasingly threatening civic space, privacy, and participation.  This research analyzes France and Germany's normalization of intrusive tools like drone monitoring and metadata retention against Estonia's transparency model, using a 10-level "Levels of Digital Surveillance"...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/europe-s-surveillance-dilemma-hdri-reveals-how-to-protect-democracy-from-digital-overreach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f217f460b9174760deb22</guid><category><![CDATA[Index]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_711daa2b6e9f4f71a47d5d12fe0364ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_913,h_721,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Displacement To Stability: Reverse Migration &#38; Security Governance in Post-War Syria]]></title><description><![CDATA[This research written by Amjad Nablsi  and edited by Guglielmo Barbetta,  explores how large-scale refugee return is reshaping security and stability in post-war Syria, showing that while return brings hope, it can also trigger violence, reprisals, and new governance challenges. 	The paper argues that safe and sustainable return depends on fair, civilian-led security forces , inclusive reforms, and coordination between state actors and aid organizations. It reframes refugee return not as a...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/from-displacement-to-stability-reverse-migration-security-governance-in-post-war-syria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988c6500c9b54090fe2ee6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:55:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_e88a38e3fc5f4f9aaab4041cf6d443b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_710,h_521,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BURDEN OF STIGMA - Analysis of LGBTQ+ Mental Health Disparities and the Minority Stress Etiology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking the silence on stigma is a policy choice. ️‍ Today, HDRI publishes “The Burden of Stigma: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Policy Recommendation Paper” - our final 2025 output on global health and human rights, grounded in youth-led research and a structural understanding of minority stress. Co-developed by Gabriele Cotronei  and the participants to our latest webinar, the paper translates lived experience and scientific evidence into concrete insights for institutions.  Our concrete...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/the-burden-of-stigma-analysis-of-lgbtq-mental-health-disparities-and-the-minority-stress-etiology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69493997adc391625af6ca6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conf & Webinars]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:33:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_bb913beeaca34b84b02535e581748b02~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_757,h_549,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ New Publication: Urban Revitalization &#38; Neoliberalism: A Policy Analysis of the European City Context  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Europe, cities are being reshaped by neoliberal planning, financialization, and smart‑city agendas. HDRI’s final 2025 paper, from the Economic, Social and Cultural rights thematic area, unpacks how these forces intersect with spatial polarization, gentrification, and youth precarity , and how they redefine what participation, inclusion, and the right to the city  mean today. From Milan  and Barcelona , our research shows how revitalization strategies, often framed as sustainable and...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/new-publication-urban-revitalization-neoliberalism-a-policy-analysis-of-the-european-city-con</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69451bd53ab38da7fa5c2c5b</guid><category><![CDATA[ESCR]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:46:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_c0e72aec452845eb8fed6893056a71f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ New Publication: The Politics of Fear and the Health of Nations - Right‑Wing Populism, Anxiety, and Global Well‑Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human Development Research Initiative (HDRI) is pleased to share a new paper by Serhat Calimli  (Researcher) and Laura Coburn  (Editor), exploring an often overlooked dimension of contemporary politics: the emotional and psychosocial impacts of right‑wing populist narratives. Across Europe and beyond, right‑wing populist movements have moved from the margins to the mainstream. Their messaging frequently centers on crisis, cultural threat, and societal decline, which resonate deeply in moments...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/new-publication-the-politics-of-fear-and-the-health-of-nations-right-wing-populism-anxiety-an</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6943cc76af6ab01fbdd0b488</guid><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:46:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_b99219d8c2bb4a09a013da522db388fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[NEW] HDRI's 2025 Youth Declaration on Human Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[HDRI's latest priorities for youth-centric human development. ]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/hdri-s-2025-youth-declaration-on-human-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c19413fd6b1eb4d05f155</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:36:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_b034e47850e74872b500c0ad67e5eac9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REPLAY - Youth at COP30 — From Demands to Deliverables]]></title><description><![CDATA[Held in the lead-up of COP30, Youth at COP30 — From Demands to Deliverables  brought together young climate advocates and policy stakeholders to examine how can youth participation be translated into measurable impact. At a time when youth across Europe and beyond are calling not only for inclusion in climate negotiations but for tangible outcomes, the session examined practical strategies for influence, accountability, and engagement within and beyond the COP process. Our panelists: Samira...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/replay-youth-at-cop30-from-demands-to-deliverables</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691193f0f62ae997b5c6d814</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conf & Webinars]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:12:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_a071fdb79881463d95c648fac86a8019~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_909,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Nutrition Labeling: What Nutri-Score Can Teach Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising global obesity epidemic underscores the need for clear, accessible nutritional labeling to support healthier food choices. Nutri-Score, introduced in France in 2017, is a front-of-pack labeling system designed to simplify nutritional information through a color-coded, letter-based scale . By evaluating both positive and negative aspects of food products, Nutri-Score helps consumers make informed decisions at the point of purchase. Studies indicate that the system has influenced...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/new-publication-global-nutrition-labeling-what-nutri-score-can-teach-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f228a927064b4fa44dab23</guid><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:44:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_832763fef3de4e8fa71a850ab1b23a4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeguarding Children's Health from Ambient Air Pollution in Malaysia: Recommended Interventions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambient air pollution is an emerging environmental issue affecting regions worldwide. According to the State of Global Air (SOGA) Report 2024, air pollution is a major health threats to all population with 8.1 million deaths globally (12% of total global death) , more than 700,000 deaths were children under five (15% of all global deaths due to air pollution), and 16,600 deaths for children on the age of 5-14 years – linked to air pollution. Children are more vulnerable to air pollution and...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/new-publication-safeguarding-children-s-health-from-ambient-air-pollution-in-malaysia-recommended</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68da88d2a224de4e51d94dc1</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:32:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_99eb021d2e4941ddb2f78425a3748cd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_892,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candida Auris and its Rapid Expansion in the United States and Globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candida auris , a multidrug-resistant yeast fungus that lives commensally on people's skin, has been a growing threat throughout the United States (US) and the rest of the world. Since its discovery in 2009, C. auris has been identified on every continent except Antarctica and has divided into as many as six identifiable subgroups (Cade I – VI). A recent analysis showed that in the US, cases increased by 318% in 2018 compared to reported cases from 2015-2017. They also showed that infection...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/new-publication-candida-auris-and-its-rapid-expansion-in-the-united-states-and-globally</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d670ee629537e8a5a339f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Global Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:03:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_ef36ecf1907d47ab923955da8d4fd579~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Works at Home? Leisure and Unpaid Work Across Gender and Income Quartiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest essay aims to explore how income levels affect allocations of leisure time between Men and Women. By splitting leisure time into true leisure vs household duties and care roles, it seeks   to highlight clear distinctions in allocations of time by gender and income quartiles. Using data from the American Time Use Survey,   we analyse statistical trends before exploring the policy implications of these findings and situating them in the current literature. After running t-tests and...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/who-works-at-home-leisure-and-unpaid-work-across-gender-and-income-quartiles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d59ae6d150f325c65c0331</guid><category><![CDATA[Gender Equity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_beffdd1a878843f9825e90eefac6a129~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>HDRI</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Transition Policies in Colombia: a bottom-up approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[This work explores the context of the energy transition in the coal mining industry. It specifically studies the case of La Guajira and...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/just-transition-policies-in-colombia-a-bottom-up-approach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647f202d9cda04f0d74e194e</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Latin America]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:05:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_b5e5747c1a22401c8ed7fbbd4291b6f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Olcina Sala</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can and should central banks smooth climate change-induced shocks to price and financial stability? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an increasing academic consensus around the magnitude of the threats posed by climate change. The extent to which such threats...]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/can-and-should-central-banks-smooth-climate-change-induced-shocks-to-price-and-financial-stability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64805bb201fcd959ab3fd08b</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_5534f2166a774d7aa554592ee601201c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Giulia Guerrini</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Scarcity Adaptation Techniques in the Za’atari Refugee Camp, Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The objective of this paper is to explore techniques to cope with the limited water access for the Za'atari refugee camp.]]></description><link>https://www.hdevri.org/post/water-scarcity-adaptation-techniques-in-the-za-atari-refugee-camp-jordan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647f1d79a07a62e6e04dbfcd</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Migration & Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Publications]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90bbf0_ee9b125b5e4240508edd6ab950b8ef2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_820,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hoor Al-Amin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>