COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Working Group

COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Threatens Efforts to Safeguard the Vulnerable From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The non-governmental organization (NGO) sector has made progress in preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). However, as the COVID-19…

COVID-19 and the Urgency of Long-Term Strategy

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging civil society organizations across the world, including the transnational nongovernmental organization (TNGO) sector. This…

COVID-19 — ‘America First’ Policy May Mean More Americans Sick

COVID-19 “Infodemic” Demonstrates the Dire Need for Journalism Free of Fear or Favor

This year’s World Press Freedom Day occurs during an unprecedented time of misinformation, demonstrating the ever-growing need for journalism…

Community-Based Complaints Mechanisms for SHEA and Safeguarding during Covid-19

This document outlines key considerations when developing or modifying community-based complaints mechanisms during Covid-19, with a focus on how to ensure children, young people and communities can raise concerns about sexual exploitation and abuse and wider child abuse.

Countering Stigmatization In The Humanitarian Response To COVID-19

In most contexts, the social stigma surrounding mental health issues exists because of cultural norms and a lack of understanding…

Countering Stigmatization in the Humanitarian Response to COVID-19

On May 29th, 2020, a panel of experts gathered for a webinar hosted by InterAction’s Protection Working Group to share…

Ensuring Equitable Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

As the U.S. hits a death toll of 500,000, the urgency of vaccine rollout in this country cannot be overstated.