Audit finds UN refugee agency critically mismanaged donor funds in Uganda

In a world where borders define identities and citizenship is a cornerstone to belonging, the plight of stateless persons presents a significant challenge to perceptions…

As we mark six months since the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF), held in December 2023, InterAction and International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) members are collaborating on a blog series to reflect on the GRF, focus attention on commitments, and strengthen transparency on progress since the first GRF in 2019.

On June 26 and 27, over 240 leaders and innovators in the global development and humanitarian community gathered for InterAction’s flagship annual event, Forum, at Convene in downtown Washington, D.C. Headlined by speakers from Congress and the Administration, and complemented by panel discussions and interactive sessions from over 30 organizations, the event sparked broad discussion and debate on a variety of issues—from localization and sanctions, to artificial intelligence and current global crises.

In January 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the Global Child Thrive Act. This landmark legislation aims to give vulnerable children ages 0-8…