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Prevention of Sexual Abuse & Harassment

Zero Tolerance for Doing Nothing

With this three-year project, InterAction will work with its members towards the goal of preventing sexual harassment and abuse of and by NGO staff.

Helen Pleger

Soshana Hashmie

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Mar 13, 2019

Crises & Countries in Conflict

US can halt new wave of humanitarian suffering in Syria

President Trump has made clear his desire to move on from Syria. But this would be a mistake. Disengagement now would condemn Syrians to a new round of suffering.

via The Hill

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Mar 19, 2019

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Horn of Africa: Millions suffering due to prolonged drought

Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are suffering from a prolonged drought that is coinciding with the United States's proposal to slash funding for lifesaving food aid.

via Al Jazeera

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Mar 18, 2019

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

In South Sudan, differing aid mandates lead to ethical standoff

Gender-based violence organizations in South Sudan worry that this desire for the story often comes at the expense of the survivor.

via Devex

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Mar 18, 2019

Humanitarian Coordination

Mozambique storm; North Korea aid; and conflict spikes in South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen: The Cheat Sheet

IRIN editors' weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments from around the globe.

via IRIN

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Mar 15, 2019

In the News

#MyFreedomDay 2019: Students teach the world about modern slavery

From Nigeria to Japan, students are raising awareness about the harsh realities of modern day slavery.

via CNN

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Mar 14, 2019

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Hurdles on the road to peace in the Central African Republic

“Failure to give justice its due would cause untold damage to the psyche of the country.”

via IRIN

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Mar 13, 2019

Humanitarian Coordination

Annual Partnership Consultation Explores Yemen Crisis, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and other Critical Humanitarian and Development Challenges

Leaders from our humanitarian team joined the WFP discussion to share their insights on effectively addressing sexual exploitation and abuse, and lessons learned from the Yemen crisis.

InterAction

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Mar 12, 2019

Global Development Practice

REPORT: Building the Middle: Global Cooperation at the Frontier: Innovative Finance in Fragile Contexts

This report analyzes insights from 18 executives from both for-profit firms and nonprofit organizations that participated in a retreat held by InterAction and The Annenberg Trust at Sunnylands in November 2018.

Lindsey Doyle

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Mar 12, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

Leading Humanitarian, Development, and Global Health Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Cuts to Foreign Assistance

Leading humanitarian, development, and global health organizations are calling on Members of Congress to protect the International Affairs budget in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) despite the Administration’s proposed 24 percent cuts.

Mar 11, 2019

Statement

Honoring the Victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash

InterAction expresses its heartfelt condolences to victims of the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday, March 10.

InterAction

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Mar 11, 2019

A smiling young girl, lifts her scarf overhead on a clear, sunny day. In the background, a young bow stands underneath a tree covered in debris.

Blog Post

InterAction’s 17th Annual Photo Contest Now Open!

Submit your photos today!

InterAction

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Mar 11, 2019

Updates

Zero Tolerance for Doing Nothing

US can halt new wave of humanitarian suffering in Syria

Horn of Africa: Millions suffering due to prolonged drought

In South Sudan, differing aid mandates lead to ethical standoff

Mozambique storm; North Korea aid; and conflict spikes in South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen: The Cheat Sheet

#MyFreedomDay 2019: Students teach the world about modern slavery

Hurdles on the road to peace in the Central African Republic

Annual Partnership Consultation Explores Yemen Crisis, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and other Critical Humanitarian and Development Challenges

REPORT: Building the Middle: Global Cooperation at the Frontier: Innovative Finance in Fragile Contexts

Leading Humanitarian, Development, and Global Health Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Cuts to Foreign Assistance

Honoring the Victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash

InterAction’s 17th Annual Photo Contest Now Open!

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