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

Anticipatory Action: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Response

VOICE Out Loud 37

This edition of the VOICE Out Loud explores the transformative potential of Anticipatory Action in humanitarian response, showcasing innovative strategies and localised approaches that enhance community resilience and proactive disaster mitigation.

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.

European Humanitarian Forum 2024

VOICE Key Highlights

VOICE and many of its members participated in the latest edition of the EHF, organised by DG ECHO and the Belgian presidency of the EU, sharing their commitments, good practices, and key messages to tackle the challenges humanitarian aid faces. Here are the reflections from the VOICE network!

Revision of the EU’s long-term budget: a step backwards for EU humanitarian funding

VOICE Statement

The VOICE network expresses profound disappointment with the outcome of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) revision. Not only does it fail to increase the EU’s humanitarian budget, but it also leads to cuts in the emergency funding available to complement it.

 

Artificial Intelligence: disruption or opportunity for humanitarian aid?

VOICE event – Key highlights 

The VOICE event ‘Artificial Intelligence: Disruption or Opportunity for Humanitarian Aid?’ brought together experts to delve into the transformative potential of AI in humanitarian action.

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!

 

 

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Publications

  • Statement from the Lebanon Humanitarian & Development NGOs Forum (LHDF) regarding the current conflict in Lebanon and the consequent humanitarian crisis

    Tags: Humanitarian

  • Shifting Power in Aid: How Christian Aid is contributing to locally led development

    Members' publications

    Tags: Localisation

  • VOICE Statement - Gaza one year on, the loss of life must end

    Tags: Humanitarian, Conflict

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