Upholding Humanity - The role and future of International Humanitarian Law

VOICE Out Loud 38

This edition of the VOICE out loud highlights key challenges as well as opportunities to uphold IHL amidst the mounting crises we are facing.

Gaza one year on, the loss of life must end

VOICE Statement 

In this statement, VOICE urgently calls on the European Union (EU) and its Member States to take decisive diplomatic actions to protect civilians and humanitarian workers, guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access, and ensure adherence to IHL in the Gaza conflict.

Take a stand: Pledge for Humanitarian Action!

VOICE Policy Resolution

The Policy Resolution 2024 highlights the urgent need for political actors to focus on three priority areas:

1. Close the funding gap
2. Increase the space for humanitarian action
3. Address the growing number of conflicts and climate related disasters

VOICE Strategic Plan 2024-2029

The new VOICE Strategic Plan outlines three Strategic Goals.

1. Principled humanitarian response
2. EU and Member States humanitarian funding and humanitarian aid policies
3. The role of humanitarian NGOs

Where is DG INTPA's approach to fragile contexts?

VOICE’s Reaction

The recently leaked draft Briefing Book from the Department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) for the next European Commission raises serious concerns for VOICE about the capacity of the EU to uphold its values and meet the Sustainable Development Goals principle of leaving no one behind.

VOICE at Work 

VOICE external Newsletter 

Read our new external Newsletter!

Check out for policy discussions, VOICE key advocacy messages, and our members’ reports and activities from crisis-affected countries!