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The Coming Climate Crisis

Over the last couple of decades, as the impact of global warming has intensified, the discussion of climate change has spilled out of the scientific and technocratic circles within which it was long confined. Today, the subject has also become an important concern in the humanities and arts.

January 1, 2019
Blog Post

Top Blog Posts: Best of 2018

To kick off 2019, we’re looking back at some of our most-read blog posts published in 2018. Shared from InterAction…

January 1, 2019
Woman smiles for the camera, as she holds a basket full of mushrooms in front of her, and a young child on her back. She stands in front of a brick wall.
In the News

Ten Humanitarian Crises to Watch in 2019

These 10 crises and trends will help shape our coverage in 2019. Here’s why they have our attention and should demand yours.

January 2, 2019
Blog Post

What is Results-Based Protection?

Results-based protection is a problem-solving approach used to address complexity and the ever-changing environment that surrounds protection issues in humanitarian action.

January 10, 2019
Blog Post

Aid Delivers: Foreign Assistance in the 116th Congress

Explore our guide to understand the basics of international development, humanitarian action, and U.S. foreign assistance programs.

January 11, 2019
InterAction Quoted

Baltimore’s Lutheran World Relief merging with global health group, broadening reach in impoverished nations

Patricia Mcllreavy, a vice president at InterAction, an alliance of nongovernmental organizations, said more and more organizations are joined together to amplify their reach through mergers and partnerships.

January 14, 2019
Laboratory staff Rohudin draws blood of woman wearing burka for blood test in laboratory of Central Hospital of Afghan Red Crescent Society, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Where There is a Political Will, There is a Way to Protect Civilians

2018 was a disastrous year for civilians caught in conflict. Ensuring the protection of civilians in conflict requires consistent, committed, and courageous support from leaders at all levels.

January 14, 2019
Blog Post

Language in Protective Humanitarian Action: Practical lessons from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Northeast Nigeria

Speakers explore the importance of language in humanitarian contexts.

January 15, 2019

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January 16, 2019
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Humanitarian Team

The Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) team provides Member NGOs with a forum to coordinate, consult, and advocate on behalf of those forcibly displaced or otherwise affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other situations of human suffering.

January 16, 2019
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