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Crises & Countries in Conflict

Humanitarian Groups Face Banking Challenges as Venezuelan Sanctions Escalate

The prospect of hefty fines for skirting U.S. sanctions on Venezuela has made some banks skittish about doing business with the humanitarian organizations distributing food…

Dylan Tokar

Kristin Broughton

Aug 16, 2019

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Looking to the Past to Preserve the Future: Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

In the aftermath of World War II, States sought to strengthen the preservation of humanity in times of war. Forty million civilians were killed,…

Archibald Henry

Tom Buttry

Aug 12, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

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 for U.S. foreign assistance programs…

InterAction

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Aug 8, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

InterAction Applauds the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Its Commitment to the Unfettered Flow of Humanitarian Aid to the Venezuelan People

InterAction applauds the U.S. Department of the Treasury for noting its commitment to the “unfettered flow of humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan people” and for providing guidance…

InterAction

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Aug 7, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

CEO of InterAction: Freeze on Foreign Aid, and Potential for Rescission, Puts America and the People of the World at Risk

Washington, DC— Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, issued the following statement in response to the administration’s announcement to put a temporary hold on the majority…

InterAction

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Aug 7, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

90+ NGOs Strongly Oppose Potential Rescission of Funds

Our alliance has acted collectively in multiple ways and at various times over the past few weeks in response to the Administration’s announcement to put…

InterAction

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Aug 6, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

Food for Peace 65th Anniversary Celebration

“If it is true that what we believe governs what we do, then what we believe is very important.” On July 10, 2019, Charles Owubah,…

Julia Johnson

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Aug 1, 2019

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Behind the Rhetoric, Children are Suffering

The photo of Oscar Ramirez and his daughter Valeria, lying face down dead on the bank of the Rio Grande is a staunch reminder that…

Sam Worthington

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Jul 24, 2019

Empowering Civil Society

70+ Organizations and Members of Congress Oppose Proposed Cut in Aid to Central America

Our alliance has acted collectively in multiple ways and at various times over the past few months in response to a proposed cut-off of assistance…

InterAction

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Jun 25, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

Statement on Redirection of Funds from the Northern Triangle Countries

On June 24, 2019, InterAction and over 70 other NGOs released a statement in response to the redirection of funds from the Northern Triangle countries…

InterAction

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Jun 24, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

Community Reactions to Cut-off in Foreign Assistance to Northern Triangle Countries

Cutting off poverty-alleviating and violence-reducing assistance in Central America runs counter to American values and interests.

InterAction

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May 8, 2019

U.S. Foreign Assistance

Congress scorns Trump plan to cut, weaponize foreign aid

“Now is not the time to slash effective, lifesaving programs that help create a safer and more secure world,” said InterAction, an alliance of international organizations.

Joe Davidson

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Apr 12, 2019