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Other Crises

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.

Updates

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

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

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

U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution Safeguarding Humanitarian Action Across All U.N. Sanctions Regimes

Nearly 222 million people across 53 countries will require humanitarian assistance next year, marking a 25% increase in both need and funding requirements, according to…

Kathryn Striffolino

Sarah Fuhrman

Dec 9, 2022

Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Ending GBV: Mobilizing Faith Leaders and Communities

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global issue that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime and increases when hunger…

Hifzah Malik

Dec 5, 2022

Crises & Countries in Conflict

InterAction and Refugee Council USA Call for U.S. Leadership on Refugee Resettlement

War in Ukraine and the rapidly deteriorating situation in Afghanistan have brought renewed attention to the need for increased U.S. refugee resettlement, but worldwide resettlement…