Over 21 million people in Yemen need humanitarian assistance as the country continues to face extreme hunger and instability.
A public accounting for Saudi Arabia's conduct in Yemen is critical, and evidence by experts outside the U.S. government should be considered when determining future certifications. InterAction member organizations and other civil society groups should support congressional hearings on this matter and weigh in with both Congress and the State Department about their concerns in Yemen.
“The onus is very much on the parties to conflict to avoid causing displacement to the civilian population,” said Jenny McAvoy, director of protection at US NGO alliance InterAction.
“The onus is very much on the parties to conflict to avoid causing displacement to the civilian population,” said Jenny McAvoy, director of protection at US NGO alliance InterAction.
A UN pledging conference for Yemen has raised about $2.6bn of the $4bn needed to address the humanitarian crisis in the country.
The war in Yemen is contributing to what the United Nations says could become "the worst famine in the world in 100 years."
This working group meets monthly to share information, discuss operational concerns, and coordinate advocacy efforts for the Yemen context.
This working group meets monthly to share information, discuss operational concerns, and coordinate advocacy efforts for the Yemen context.
This working group meets monthly to share information, discuss operational concerns, and coordinate advocacy efforts for the Yemen context.