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Deterioration of the Humanitarian Situation in the Central African Republic

Thirty-five international NGOs (INGOs) working throughout the Central African Republic (CAR) put out a press release last week to…

September 3, 2021
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Central African Republic: Neglected Crisis & Three Things to Know

The Central African Republic (CAR) “is now the most dangerous place for humanitarian work” – Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace…

April 27, 2021
InterAction Quoted

Hurdles on the road to peace in the Central African Republic

“Failure to give justice its due would cause untold damage to the psyche of the country.”

March 13, 2019
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In the News

This African nation is now the ‘most dangerous place in the world for children’

Beset by a raging civil war and looming famine, the Central African Republic is in shambles.

March 6, 2019
Blog Post

World Humanitarian Day 2024

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​.

August 19, 2024
In the News

Q&A: Why peace talks on CAR really matter

As a new round of peace talks between armed groups and the government of Central African Republic is scheduled to begin this week, the UN’s top humanitarian official in CAR warns that continued violence could push the country closer to famine.

January 22, 2019
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Forced Displacement: A Growing Crisis in Sudan

One year since conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan has quickly…

April 15, 2024
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Gender Equality and WASH: Empowering Women and Girls Through Access and Agency

The connection between gender and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) management is undeniable, yet this intersectionality remains poorly accounted for…

August 29, 2022
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The Challenges Facing Tomorrow’s Humanitarians

On November 7, 2019, Patricia McIlreavy, InterAction’s Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, delivered the keynote address at Villanova…

December 11, 2019
Statement

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."

May 10, 2018
Photo of U.S. capitol building on a sunny day.