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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.

In January 2021, the U.S. Congress enacted the Global Child Thrive Act. This landmark legislation aims to give vulnerable children ages 0-8…

The data is clear—too many children worldwide are not learning. An estimated 244 million children and youth between the ages of six and 18 were…

All children and youth—from infancy to adolescence to young adulthood—should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Ongoing global crises, such as the COVID-19…

The Transforming Education Leaders Summit will convene on September 19, 2022, during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Billed as an…

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

On August 31, 2021, InterAction’s Kathryn Striffolino spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Forum on Afghanistan. She told the virtual…

On January 20, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the Conference on Youth-Inclusive Peace Processes: “I salute young people around the world for raising their…

Globally, children and youth comprise the largest generation in history. Over 2 billion people are under the age of 18—yet they are often…

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the International Day of Women and Girls in Science to commemorate the vital role that women and girls play…

Since the Biden-Harris Administration’s transition period, InterAction has encouraged USAID to update its Climate Strategy. To support this effort, InterAction developed transition recommendations specific…

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is a priority for all humanitarian and development organizations. It is of paramount importance that the…