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Opinions. Quotes. Statements. Sign-ons.
Crises & Countries in Conflict
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly, and as the threat of a wider regional escalation looms, we renew our demand for an end to the appalling human suffering and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Press Release
InterAction Announces Two Key Additions to Executive Team
InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of international NGOs, today announced two key additions to its Executive Team under the leadership of President and CEO, Tom Hart.
Lisa Bos has been appointed as the new Vice President for Global Development Policy, Advocacy, and Learning. Morgan Martinez has been promoted to Vice President for Membership, Communications, and Public Engagement.
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Open Letter to the Member States of the U.N. General Assembly, on behalf of the IASC Principals
The brutal hostilities we are seeing in multiple conflicts around the world have exposed a terrible truth: We are living in an era of impunity. Attacks that kill or injure civilians, including humanitarian and health-care personnel, are devastatingly common. Yet despite widespread condemnation, serious violations of the rules of war too often go unpunished.
U.S. Foreign Assistance
Response to Senate Appropriations Committee’s Bipartisan Passage of the FY2025 State, Foreign Operations Bill
“InterAction deeply appreciates the Senate Appropriation Committee’s passage of the State, Foreign Operations bill. With the leadership of Senator Coons and Senator Graham, the bill provides $61.6 billion in total funding, a $3.2 billion (5.6%) increase on the Fiscal Year 2024 enacted levels."
Crises & Countries in Conflict
No Time to Lose as Famine Stalks Millions in Sudan Amid Intense Fighting and Access Denials
Time is running out for millions of people in Sudan who are at imminent risk of famine, displaced from their lands, living under bombardments, and…
U.S. Foreign Assistance
Statement on the House’s Proposed Farm Bill Text
On May 17, Chairman Thompson of the House Agriculture Committee released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, his proposed bill text for reauthorization of…
U.S. Foreign Assistance
Response to House Appropriations Committee’s State, Foreign Operations FY2025 Allocation
In the wake of the House taking leadership to deliver a desperately needed infusion of emergency supplemental funding, the State, Foreign Operations allocation reported out of the House Appropriations Committee is stunningly low.
Crises & Countries in Conflict
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Escalating conflict is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening to push the country to the brink of catastrophe without urgent international action.