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Global Development

CEOs of Seven Leading International Development and Humanitarian NGOs Join InterAction’s Board of Directors

The newest additions will join a group committed to solving some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Janessa Price

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Jun 20, 2018

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Fear of Deportation Exacts Toll on Children’s Mental Health

The mental health of young people is a growing concern for U.S. society as a whole, but But for undocumented youths or young citizens with undocumented relatives, the emotional or mental issues they grapple with are a multifaceted ordeal.

Colleen O'Day

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May 21, 2018

Global Development

Congressional Leaders Must Reject Proposed Rescissions to International Affairs Budget

"Cuts to vital diplomatic, development, and humanitarian efforts diminish the United States’ ability to respond to and prevent new crises and contribute to a more prosperous world."

Sam Worthington

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May 10, 2018

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Civilians and “By, With and Through”: Key Issues and Questions Related to Civilian Harm and Security Partnership

Working by, with, and through partners in military operations has become a preferred approach in U.S. security policy. Doing so without uniform controls governing conduct and the use of force can result in real consequences for civilians.

InterAction

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Apr 25, 2018

Leadership Development

Coates to Step Down From Role as President of InterAction

Coates will assume new leadership role with the NGO BRAC.

InterAction

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Apr 18, 2018

‘They Have Forgotten the Lessons of Rana Plaza’

Five years after the Rana Plaza disaster, Bangladesh garment worker-organizers say employers still neglect worker safety.

Tula Connell

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Apr 17, 2018

In the News

Russia’s Nefarious Meddling is Nothing Like Democracy Assistance

With continued revelations of Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a specious narrative has come back into circulation: that Moscow’s campaign of political warfare is no different from U.S.- supported democracy assistance.

via Washington Post

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Apr 10, 2018

Celebrating Women and Girls Around the World

Women are key actors for development. Through its programs, Relief International contributes to their empowerment around the world.

Relief International

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Mar 15, 2018

#TimeIsNow: International Women’s Day 2018

This year, International Women's Day draws attention to the rights and activism of rural women.

Tula Connell

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Mar 8, 2018

How Can We Turn Youth Away from a Violent Future?

What would cause a young person to voluntarily join a violent extremist group, such as Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, or Abu Sayyaf? It’s usually not a…

Alison Cohen

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Mar 5, 2018

Empowering Civil Society

Diversity Makes America Great: We Are a Nation of Immigrants

Our own U.S. history and independent research demonstrate that migration to this country has been at the heart of our country’s growth.

Lindsay Coates

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Feb 23, 2018

Global Development

2018 G7 Policy Paper

This policy paper contains the recommendations of the G7/G20 Advocacy Alliance for the U.S. government to play a leading role in encouraging the G7 to address the needs of people in the world's most vulnerable countries.

InterAction

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Feb 19, 2018

Insights. Reports. Featured Stories.

CEOs of Seven Leading International Development and Humanitarian NGOs Join InterAction’s Board of Directors

Fear of Deportation Exacts Toll on Children’s Mental Health

Congressional Leaders Must Reject Proposed Rescissions to International Affairs Budget

Civilians and “By, With and Through”: Key Issues and Questions Related to Civilian Harm and Security Partnership

Coates to Step Down From Role as President of InterAction

‘They Have Forgotten the Lessons of Rana Plaza’

Russia’s Nefarious Meddling is Nothing Like Democracy Assistance

Celebrating Women and Girls Around the World

#TimeIsNow: International Women’s Day 2018

How Can We Turn Youth Away from a Violent Future?

Diversity Makes America Great: We Are a Nation of Immigrants

2018 G7 Policy Paper

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