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Crises & Countries in Conflict

InterAction monitors and offers 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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InterAction Member NGOs Respond to Crisis in Haiti

Every day, InterAction Members are working all over the world to combat poverty and alleviate suffering. As a platform for advocacy and engagement, InterAction features their…

Jeremy Doran

Aug 17, 2021

Crises & Countries in Conflict

The Biden Administration’s Proposed Asylum Rule Risks Violating Human Rights

The Biden administration made a promise to reform the U.S. asylum system, a system strained under political and budgetary pressures and operational constraints posed…

Ellie Doblin

Rose Worden

Mar 27, 2023

Crises & Countries in Conflict

On Eighth Anniversary of Yemen Conflict, Tens of Millions Need Assistance

Over 21 million people in Yemen need humanitarian assistance as the country continues to face extreme hunger and instability. The conflict entered its ninth…

Nathan Charles

Mar 27, 2023

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Syrian Crisis Passes Twelve Year Mark as Earthquake Compounds Humanitarian Needs

The Syrian Civil War passes the twelve-year mark on March 15, signaling the continuation of one of the deadliest and most protracted conflicts of the…

Nathan Charles

Mar 15, 2023

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Myanmar Crisis: Recommendations on Aid Delivery in a Changing Humanitarian Landscape

Two years following the Myanmar military’s overthrowal of the democratically-elected ruling party on February 1, 2021, thousands of people have been killed in violence sweeping…

Jillian Watt

Mais Balkhi

Mar 10, 2023

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

One Year After Russia’s Invasion: InterAction Member Recommendations for Ukraine Response

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left 17.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, internally displaced 5.4 million people, and prompted 8 million Ukrainians to…

Jillian Watt

Mar 8, 2023

Crises & Countries in Conflict

U.S. Security Partnership With Mali and the Protection of Civilians

The United States provided $146 million in humanitarian and health assistance to Mali in 2020 while only sending $16.56 million in peace and security assistance,…

Monami Fariha

Dec 27, 2022

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Congress Passes Annual Defense Bill Prioritizing Protection of Civilians

Over the past 16 months, incidents of high-profile civilian harm, such as those in Kabul, Afghanistan and Baghuz, Syria, have called into question…

Tom Buttry

Dec 20, 2022

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

From Policy to Practice: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services in Emergency Settings

Adults are nearly three times more likely to develop mental health conditions in conflict settings, with 22% likely to experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress…