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Issues

Issues

Our work can be categorized into these main Issues. Explore our articles, publications, and find past and upcoming events through our Issues pages.

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Crises & Countries in Conflict

We monitor and offer support to members working to address crises happening around the world, such as natural disasters or man-made famines, as well as countries in conflict where civilians may be harmed by ongoing fighting.

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Ukraine War (2022-Present) Other Crises COVID-19 Yemen Civil War (2015-present) Syrian Civil War (2011- present)
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We collaborate with our community of Member organizations to drive necessary change in the NGO sector related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Empowering Civil Society

We work to defend and strengthen civil society space by advocating against restrictive policies that harm nonprofit operations and by supporting civil society organizations that save lives and help build sustainable communities worldwide.

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Together Project Democracy, Rights, and Governance Disinformation Toolkit Civil Society Education
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Global Development

We advocate for funding of poverty-focused development programs and humanitarian relief, while also engaging on issues like foreign assistance reform, democracy, rights, and governance, global health, food security and nutrition, water and sanitation, and humanitarian access.

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Locally-Led Development Children and Youth Data, Technology, and Innovation Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sustainable Development Goals Global Health Food Security and Agriculture Innovative Finance
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Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

We support the efforts of humanitarian agencies working together to provide a predictable, coordinated, well-resourced, and holistic response to conflicts and natural disasters.

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NGO Coordination Humanitarian Field Missions Disaster Risk Reduction Shelter
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Leadership Development

We host leadership exchanges, workshops, and related trainings and events to help organizations evolve, while exploring how to implement change and progress, and the resulting implications for different organizations.

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NGO Futures
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Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment

We work with Member organizations to drive forward a holistic and integrated approach to the prevention and response of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) for staff and the communities they serve in both humanitarian and development settings.

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Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
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Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

We focus on reducing the risk civilians experience during crises by educating our members, partners, and world leaders to ensure non-combatants are respected and protected as outlined by international humanitarian law.

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Results-Based Protection
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Risk Management & Regulatory Issues

We organize tools and research for nonprofits operating in high-risk environments to better identify, measure, and manage risk within their programming and policies, while also advocating to ensure regulations do not unnecessarily restrict humanitarian operations.

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NGO Risk Management
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U.S. Foreign Assistance

We strive to educate policymakers about the critical role of U.S. foreign assistance and advocate for robust federal funding for poverty-focused international development and humanitarian programs implemented by U.S.-based NGOs.

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Congressional Education Budget and Appropriations