Forum 2019 Breakout Sessions

Gender-Based Violence: Moving from Response to Prevention

Did you know that the United Nations (U.N.) and WHO estimate that one in three women experiences physical or…

International Day of the Girl Child

While conducting a training in Laos recently, I asked a room of participants to raise their hands if their…

NGO Community Consultation on Draft USAID Climate Strategy

On November 16, 2021, InterAction hosted Gillian Caldwell, USAID’s new Climate Change Coordinator; Ann Vaughan, the Senior Advisor for Climate…

Other Development Accounts

She’s a Mother of Six, a Refugee and on a Mission to Empower Women

How one South Sudanese woman is making a difference in Ethiopia.

Six Books About Human Rights You Should Read

Book lists are nothing new. Yet, with COVID-19 lockdowns, people are spending more time in their homes than ever. We…

Statement By Leading Humanitarian And Development Organizations Against Any Rescissions Within Foreign Assistance Budget

As implementers and advocates for humanitarian and development assistance, we urge the Administration to reconsider recent steps to freeze funds…

Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has captivated global attention over the last two and a half years, yet there is a…

We Keep Us Safe: Women Protecting Women in South Sudan

In 2011, South Sudan emerged from a violent civil war as an independent nation from Sudan. However, in 2013, escalating…