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InterAction Quoted

Aid Groups See Trump’s Travel Restrictions As ‘A Huge Step Backwards’

There is widespread concern that the order could prohibit humanitarian agencies from effectively and safely delivering aid and hinder their ability to quickly respond to future humanitarian emergencies

February 3, 2017
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Aid in Danger Fact Sheet

This document provides an overview of sexual violence incidents against aid workers from 2015-2017 in 26 GISF partner agencies. Although this document is now out of date, it may help organizations better understand what sexual violence against aid workers looks like.

November 23, 2019
InterAction Quoted

Aid sector needs oversight to stop sex abuse staff job-hopping – experts

"We need to figure how we develop mechanisms where we can share information," said Lindsay Coates, head of InterAction, a 180-strong alliance of U.S.-based charities and aid groups.

February 23, 2018
InterAction Quoted

Amid Allegations of Abuse, Aid Workers Describe Culture of Sexual Misconduct

"More than 120 CEOs of U.S.-based international NGOs have signed a pledge promising to strengthen policies to prevent sexual misconduct by staff. Some organizations are starting to take more concrete actions."

August 16, 2018
Blog Post

As Financing for Development Changes, NGOs are Exploring Options Beyond Traditional Aid

New report explores uses of innovative finance for development tools in the development and humanitarian sectors.

February 27, 2019
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Statement

CEO of InterAction: Freeze on Foreign Aid, and Potential for Rescission, Puts America and the People of the World at Risk

Washington, DC— Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, issued the following statement in response to the administration’s announcement to put a…

August 7, 2019
Blog Post

Celebrating Women’s Impact on Development and Humanitarian Aid

In the midst of great societal change and unrest, many questions regarding the very fabric of institutions are being asked…

March 29, 2021
Blog Post

Choose to Challenge: The Gender Data Gap in Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian assistance has slowly become more data-focused. This is a positive move for the humanitarian community, as high-quality data can…

March 8, 2021
Blog Post

Comments On USAID Draft Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy

On August 27, InterAction submitted comments on USAID’s draft policy, “2020 Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy,” in response…

September 9, 2020
InterAction Quoted

Congress scorns Trump plan to cut, weaponize foreign aid

“Now is not the time to slash effective, lifesaving programs that help create a safer and more secure world,” said InterAction, an alliance of international organizations.

April 12, 2019
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