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Crises & Countries in Conflict

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​.
Jillian Watt
Rachel Unkovic
Aug 19, 2024
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Restoring Hope: Community Centers in Afghanistan

Community centers in Afghanistan are offering a beacon of hope to thousands of Afghans who are trapped in harmful cycles of displacement and hardship. Decades…
Ellie Ward
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Aug 16, 2024
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Rahima’s Journey to Recovery

After decades of conflict, instability, poverty, and natural disasters, one in two people living in Afghanistan suffer from psychological distress. For Afghan women, restrictions on…
Ashley Johnson
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Aug 16, 2024
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

Three years on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, leaving over 23 million people in need of shelter, healthcare, education, and livelihoods. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) continue to provide lifesaving support to Afghans across the country despite an increasingly challenging operational environment and decreased funding from donors.
Madelyn Johnson
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Aug 15, 2024
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

The Statelessness Challenge

In a world where borders define identities and citizenship is a cornerstone to belonging, the plight of stateless persons presents a significant challenge to perceptions…
Akintayo Odeyemi
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Aug 1, 2024
Humanitarian Coordination & Practice

Introducing the Global Refugee Forum Blog Series

As we mark six months since the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF), held in December 2023, InterAction and International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) members are collaborating on a blog series to reflect on the GRF, focus attention on commitments, and strengthen transparency on progress since the first GRF in 2019.
Davina Said
Ellie Doblin
Rose Worden
Jul 22, 2024