Lowcock Starts At OCHA, Casts Attention To Aid Worker Security

Aid workers are increasingly being targeted by armed actors who seek to intimidate, coerce, or disrupt aid operations for strategic gains. In Gaza and South Sudan, in Yemen and the Central African Republic, disinformation campaigns are fueling hostility toward aid agencies. These threats not only endanger the lives of those dedicated to humanitarian action but also severely hinder access to essential aid for millions of vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas​.

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.

The Practical Measures give guidance on policy, operational practice, and relations with partners and allies before, during, and after operations to avoid contributing to food insecurity.