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An Intersectoral Approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.

October 2, 2024
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GBV and Women-Led Responses in Sudan

Sudan is witnessing an unprecedented protection crisis marked by widespread internal displacement, ongoing conflict, and severe violations of international humanitarian…

April 18, 2024
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A Hidden Reality: Data & Reporting on Sexual Violence Against Men & Boys

This is Part II of “A Hidden Reality,” examining men, boys, and conflict-related sexual violence. Read Part…

June 27, 2023
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A Hidden Reality: Men, Boys & Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

“In 2021, continued recourse to military rather than diplomatic and political means led to displacement on a significant scale,…

June 26, 2023
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Children and Youth Inclusion in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Management

“When wells dry-up, children are the ones missing school to fetch water. When droughts diminish food supplies, children suffer…

August 29, 2022
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Faith and Child Safeguarding

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is a priority for all humanitarian and development organizations. It is…

December 22, 2021
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Investing in Girls and Young Women for a Brighter, Inclusive Future

Young women are speaking up and speaking out about gender equity. Young changemakers are putting their dreams into action as…

October 9, 2020
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Comments On USAID Draft Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy

On August 27, InterAction submitted comments on USAID’s draft policy, “2020 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy,” in response…

September 9, 2020
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Effectively Measuring Early Childhood Learning and Development

Communities cannot rise out of poverty if their children do not thrive. That’s why early learning education and development programs…

January 31, 2020
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She’s a Mother of Six, a Refugee and on a Mission to Empower Women

How one South Sudanese woman is making a difference in Ethiopia.

March 29, 2019
Photo of South Sudanese refugee, Nyabong Puak.