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Preserving humanitarian space: advocating for humanitarian exemptions in EU sanctions
This article highlights the negative effects of sanctions on humanitarian aid, and showcases VOICE's advocacy efforts for humanitarian exemptions in EU sanctions, emphasizing the need for effective and timely delivery of assistance. -
Additional funding for humanitarian aid at EU level!
This article outlines the revision of the EU's long-term budget, resulting in a significant €250 million increase in the humanitarian budget for 2024. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2024
This article provides an introduction to the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum, which will take place on 18 and 19 March 2023. -
“Neglected crises: from commitments to actions”- Round table in Madrid
A brief summary of the discussions held during the round table “Neglected crises: from commitments to actions”, co-organised by VOICE & La Coordinadora on 25 September in Madrid. -
Fighting hunger: a women-led response - Event key highlights
This article delves into the highlights of the event 'Fighting hunger: a women-led response' organised by VOICE on 21 June to debate about the role of women in the fight against hunger worldwide. -
World Humanitarian Day 2023: No Matter What
World Humanitarian Day 2023, the #NoMatterWhat Campaign points to the importance of delivering principled humanitarian aid, no matter who, no matter where, no matter what. -
VOICE General Assembly 2023 - Key highlights
This article gathers all the important moments of the VOICE General Assembly 2023, including the incorporation of new member organisations and Board members. -
Interview with Jan Egeland - Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council - on the VOL 35
In this interview, Jan Egeland, Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, provides an overview of the current state of the localisation agenda, the harmonisation process, quality funding, and other aspects related to the Grand Bargain. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2023: VOICE reflections
Following the celebration of the European Humanitarian Forum 2023 in March, VOICE has gathered some key issues and published a statement to further address them. -
Multiannual Financial Framework revision
This article talks about the European Commission's (EC) proposed revision of the EU’s long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2021-2027, and how an increased humanitarian budget is needed to address the current humanitarian situation worldwide. -
Engaging with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU
This article summarises the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU and also the general priorities of the trio composed of Spain, Belgium, and Hungary regarding humanitarian aid. -
Reconnecting hope: TSF on the importance of communication for people in crises - Télécoms Sans Frontières on the VOL 35
In this article, TSF examines how they intervene in sudden crises, restoring communication in an interconnected world. -
VOICE Policy Resolution 2023 - World hunger is rising sharply: let’s stop it NOW!
In the Policy Resolution 2023, VOICE calls on the EU and its Member States (MS) to stop the steep rise of world hunger by:
- Preventing, preparing for, and acting quickly to respond to food and nutrition insecurity
- Ensuring multi-sectoral and inclusive approaches to address the global food crisis and transform the global food system -
Reinforcing capacity sharing and mutual learning between local and international humanitarian actors – Trócaire on the VOL 35
In this article, Trócaire delves into the challenges and principles of capacity sharing at the time that shares a practical example of how they put it into practice with local actors in Guatemala. -
Neutrality in the humanitarian response in Ukraine - PIN on the VOL 35
The article by People in Need on the VOICE Out Loud 35 gives a great overview of the links between localisation and the principle of neutrality when local actors intervene in certain contexts. -
How to share risks and give more power to local actors? – Oxfam on the VOL 35
In this article of the VOICE Out Loud 35, Oxfam analyses the risks and the ways in which donors can adapt to give more power to local actors. -
Building an enabling environment for local actors in humanitarian response: the crucial role of donors – EU CORD on the VOL 35
In this article, EU CORD delves into the donor’s role in enabling local actors in humanitarian response, which will eventually benefit the whole humanitarian system and, ultimately, people in need. -
Localisation: where are we at and how did we get here? – Christian Aid on the VOL 35
In this article of the VOICE out loud, Christian Aid delves into the significant efforts from the humanitarian community focused on channelling more power to local actors and the challenges ahead on the road to localisation. -
VOICE out loud 35 - Localisation: Exploring a multifaceted agenda
The magazine's new edition examines how the humanitarian system, including INGOs, local and national actors, and donors, can ensure equitable partnerships and participation to keep moving the localisation agenda forward. -
VOICE Annual Report 2022
The VOICE Annual Report 2022 has been published. It provides an overview of the network’s activities and achievements over the past year. -
Influencing Policymakers: humanitarian journalists and the role of narratives in policy-change - VOICE Conversation with Martin Scott and Patrick Saez
On 5 April, VOICE organised a conversation with Martin Scott and Patrick Saez to speak about the role of narratives in humanitarian work and how these can be adjusted to be more impactful. -
VOICE Reflections after the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
We have presented the VOICE reflections after the European Humanitarian Forum 2023, focusing on the following areas:
1. Addressing the funding gap: from recognition to action.
2. Breaking the silos: Humanitarian aid alone cannot be the solution.
3. Preserving humanitarian space: the humanitarian principles must be championed and the impacts of sanctions regimes
on humanitarian aid mitigated. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2023: VOICE’s digest
The European Humanitarian Forum 2023 was held in Brussels on 20 and 21 March. The VOICE network, Board of Directors and NGO members, successfully managed to make their voices heard in many of the high-level panels and Humanitarian Talks. -
VOICE at the European Humanitarian Forum 2023
In this article, we give an overview of all the high-level panels and Humanitarian Talks in which the VOICE network and its NGO members will participate. -
VOICE President Interview on Defis Humanitaires
VOICE President Dominic Crowley was interviewed by Défis Humanitaires ahead of the European Humanitarian Forum. -
Türkiye - Syria earthquake: VOICE members providing life-saving aid
Türkiye and Syria earthquake on 6 February has had a devastating impact on the area. Humanitarian NGOs are on the ground, providing life-saving aid. -
EU’s humanitarian budget : More support to people in need
This article summarises the advocacy efforts of VOICE regarding EU humanitarian funding. On the one hand towards the revision of the MMF and on the other towards the SEAR. -
European Humanitarian Forum 2023 - Overview
This article presents the main aims of the second edition of the European Humanitarian Forum and highlights the role of VOICE in the upcoming Forum. -
Engaging with the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU
This article highlights the main priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU regarding humanitarian aid and the work programme for COHAFA. -
Groupe URD/DG ECHO - Climate and environment expertise mapping to support local and national organisations
Organisations are invited by Groupe URD to fill out a questionnaire with the aim of mapping climate and environment services and resources that could help to implement commitments 1 and 2 of the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations. -
Olivier Vandecasteele, campaign for the release of the humanitarian worker
The humanitarian and human rights community asks for the release of Olivier Vandecasteele, the Belgian humanitarian aid worker detained and imprisoned in Iran. An op-ed calling for his release has been co-signed by 37 NGOs and networks, including VOICE. -
Interview with Andreas Papaconstantinou, DG ECHO, VOICE out loud 34
In this interview, Andreas Papaconstantinou, the Director-General of Neighbourhood and Middle East at DG ECHO, gave an overview of the current position of the EU and DG ECHO regarding the current humanitarian situation. -
Floods in Pakistan: CESVI’s intervention in the disaster symbol of the climate crisis - CESVI on the VOICE out loud 34
In this article, CESVI explains the intervention they are carrying out in Pakistan towards assisting affected populations and also implementing a capacity-building and anticipatory approach. -
Localised anticipatory humanitarian action to minimise effects of climate change and reduce the risk of food insecurity - Welthungerhilfe on the VOICE out loud 34
In this article, Welthungerhilfe explains how Forecast-based Action (FbA) is key to preventing the negative impacts of extreme weather events, and the consequent human suffering. -
Conflict and hunger in eastern DR Congo: building resilience within compounding crises – Mercy Corps on the VOICE out loud 34
The article by Mercy Corps analyses the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the most complex and long-standing ones in the world, from the point of view of hunger and conflict. -
Hunger is a feminist issue - Alianza por la Solidaridad on the VOICE out loud 34
In this article, Alianza por la Solidaridad & ActionAid Spain explore the role of women and girls in the fight against hunger. -
Hungry for a better future: political willingness can change climate-induced hunger and malnutrition – Action Against Hunger Germany on the VOICE out loud 34
Action Against Hunger Germany explains that EU member states and other industrialised countries must drastically reduce their emissions to keep climate change from escalating and should transform their COP27 commitments into actions. -
It’s time to break the global hunger paradigm - Concern Worldwide on the VOICE out loud 34
The article by Concern Worldwide explains how conflict is the main driver of food insecurity and the vital importance of political will in addressing both. -
Happy New Year from VOICE
VOICE New Year wishes -
VOICE out loud 34 - Fighting against hunger: a humanitarian lens
The new edition of the VOICE out loud delves into the global hunger crisis and how humanitarian NGOs are taking action. -
Funding Imbalances: How uneven prioritisation and insufficient funding affect humanitarian aid - VOICE key highlights
This article summarises the key highlights from the event "Funding Imbalances: How uneven prioritisation and insufficient funding affect humanitarian aid" organised by VOICE on 21 June 2022. -
COP27: wins and losses from VOICE members’ perspective
This article highlights VOICE's main takeaways from the recent COP27 hosted by Egypt. -
Humanitarian principles under threat? The Brussels launch of the State of the Humanitarian System Report 2022 and VOICE 30 years’ anniversary
VOICE, in collaboration with ALNAP, hosted the Brussels launch of the ALNAP State of The Humanitarian System (SOHS) report 2022 on 17 November with the aim of triggering reflections on the current situation of the humanitarian system. -
When War Comes Home - Photo Exhibition - People in Need Czech Republic
This photo exhibition aims to bring the stories of Ukrainian people and describe how their lives have changed since Russia invaded their homes, and highlight that these are real people with their own faces, and families, who could be any of us or our relatives and friends here. -
Moving forward the localisation agenda of EU humanitarian aid
In March 2021, the EC Communication on Humanitarian Action, a major EU policy document for the sector, announced that DG ECHO commits to provide greater support to local humanitarian actors. -
Increase the humanitarian aid budget line: our advocacy at EU level continues
VOICE Messages on the EU Budget 2023 procedure: Increase the humanitarian aid budget line to € 2.5 billion to meaningfully address the unprecedented level of humanitarian needs worldwide, aggravated by the 2022 Ukraine conflict and its global economic repercussions, notably in terms of food insecurity worldwide.
Ensure funds from the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve (SEAR) are additional to the current humanitarian aid budget line and can be mobilised for humanitarian crises outside the EU throughout the whole financial year. -
New humanitarian trends and challenges in delivering humanitarian aid in light of the conflict in Ukraine: Round table in Prague
With the aim of triggering reflections on the global and regional humanitarian context in the EU and worldwide from the perspective of donors and NGOs, VOICE and FoRS, the Czech national platform of humanitarian and development CSOs jointly organised a round table in Prague on 8 September during the Czech Presidency of the EU Council. -
World Humanitarian Day- Honours the Humanitarians #Ittakesavillage
For this World Humanitarian Day 2022, the UN and its partners’ intent is to show the importance, effectiveness, and positive impact of humanitarian work. -
VOICE & DG ECHO survey on the European Humanitarian Forum 2023 : Share your perspective!
The next European Humanitarian Forum will (most likely) take place on 20-21 March 2023. Ahead of the event, and to foster a collective reflection around the Forum's agenda, VOICE is running a survey to gather humanitarian NGO's perspective around the Forum's priority themes.
Deadline to participate: 26 August 2022.
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DG ECHO’s consultation on Localisation is out!
On 29 June, DG ECHO launched its long-awaited consultation on localisation.