Killing of aid workers in Nigeria a setback for troubled crisis response

In humanitarian organizations, frontline staff are the people most directly responsible for engaging with affected communities. They play a crucial role in understanding the needs,…

Non-governmental organization (NGO) coordination at every level of a humanitarian response is critical to ensure quality, accessible programming reaches conflict- and disaster-affected people.

A chronic lack of food and shelter, and the proliferation of armed actors, have increased vulnerability to survival sex, physical assault, and sexual violence.

Climate change continues to be one of a few main drivers of record levels of displacement and rising humanitarian needs globally. In the face of compounding climate impacts and their evolving effects on humanitarian responses—including impacting supply routes and raising commodity prices—humanitarian actors are considering their role and responsibilities in addressing climate impacts.