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Publications
Throughout the year, VOICE produces and disseminates key documents reflecting on humanitarian aid issues at the EU level and from an NGO perspective. They are addressed to decision-makers within the European institutions, at the National level, to NGO networks and other stakeholders of the humanitarian community, as well as to the VOICE members. Some documents are produced by the VOICE Secretariat with the support of VOICE members while others are publications from members and other key stakeholders in the humanitarian sector.
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Evicted by Climate Change: Confronting the Gendered Impacts of Climate-Induced Displacement
09 July 2020Members' publicationsThis CARE report highlights the causes and consequences of climate-induced displacement and the urgent need for a gender-transformative response. The report also highlights the urgent need for more women’s leadership and greater financial support for gender-just solutions to climate-induced displacement. -
Myanmar: INGOs concerned upsurge in fighting in Rakhine State will cause greater hunger, displacement and vulnerability
03 July 2020Members' publicationsIn this statement, INGOs warn that the upsurge in fighting between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar Military in northern Rakhine State has led to many people fleeing their homes while others are trapped and unable to leave. They urge all actors to protect civilians, exercise restraint and prevent the further escalation of conflict. -
A Decade In Search of Work: A review of policy commitments for Syrian refugees’ livelihoods in Jordan and Lebanon
03 July 2020Members' publicationsThis new report builds on IRC’s “In Search of Work” briefing series, which reviewed progress on livelihoods commitments made by host and donor countries through the Jordan Compact from 2016 to mid 2018. This third update also includes a review of the livelihoods situation for refugees and host communities in Lebanon. The briefing draws on new evidence and emerging research findings on how refugees are managing their financial lives and analyses the impact of policy decisions made in both countries on livelihood opportunities. -
A Win-Win: Multi-year flexible funding is better for people and better value for donors
03 July 2020Members' publicationsThis report by International Rescue Committee (IRC), with support from Development Initiatives, builds on the already strong evidence base for multi-year flexible funding. A comparative analysis of two cash programmes in Somalia funded by DFID and Sida, which draws on data collected using the Systematic Cost Analysis (SCAN) tool developed by IRC with Save the Children and Mercy Corps, provides preliminary indications of quantifiable cost efficiency gains of multi-year funding. And three case studies—two multi-sector programmes in the Central African Republic and Camroon supported through Sida’s Programme-Based Approach (PBA) and a youth livelihoods programme in Côte d’Ivoire funded by the Mastercard Foundation—reveal the qualitative benefits of multi-year, flexible financing. -
Peacebuilding and Climate Change in Mali and Somalia
01 July 2020Members' publicationsA study commissioned by ACT Alliance, DanChurchAid and Norwegian Church Aid to learn more about the links between climate change and conflicts, and more importantly, to explore if efforts to adapt to the effects of climate change, can contribute to peace building. The study is based in Mali and Somalia, where there is a documented effect of climate change, and where people and communities have been facing violent conflicts
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Plan International Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Voices from the Sahel
30 June 2020Members' publicationsThis research was conducted with adolescent girls, their families and communities in the Sahel region of Burkina Faso and Mali where people struggle with a long, complex and violent crisis. Its primary focus is the rights and voices of adolescent girls. -
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COVID-19 in humanitarian contexts: no excuses to leave persons with disabilities behind!
22 June 2020Members' publicationsA Study from Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion with a collection and review of evidence aims
to illustrate how the COVID-19 crisis triggers disproportionate risks and barriers for men, women, boys and girls with disabilities
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MINIMISING THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – ENSURING FOOD SECURITY
17 June 2020Members' publicationsThe report from Welthungerhilfe stresses the need to invest more in the fight against hunger and have a Rescue Package for the poorest. -
Governments must not turn their back on the Sahel
16 June 2020Members' publicationsIn reaction to the postponement of the Sahel donor conference, which was due to take place on 18 June, Oxfam together with Action Against Hunger, CARE International, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Save the Children, warned of a "hunger pandemic" in the Sahel on top of multiple crises, particularly as a result of COVID-19, conflict and the onset of the lean season. 24 million people (included children) are already in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. -
Learning Report: DCA and partners’ experiences working in the COVID-19 response
11 June 2020Members' publicationsThis report compiles key learning from DCA’s and local partners’ response to the COVID-19 crisis from DCA’s operational areas. The learning was gathered at a virtual learning seminar in May 2020 on the COVID-19 response, in which five thematic areas were addressed: 1) the role of faith actors; 2) the humanitarian programming and learning from a food crisis; 3) livelihoods and value chains; 4) GBV mainstreaming response; and 5) conflict and access challenges. -
The world’s most neglected displacement crises in 2019
10 June 2020Members' publicationsEach year, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) publishes the list of the ten most neglected displacement crises in the world, to shine a spotlight on these forgotten emergencies. This is the list for 2019. -
Joint letter from NGO networks to European Council June 2020 - Heading VI in the next MFF and Recovery Fund
10 June 2020A joint letter co-signed by VOICE, CAN Europe, CONCORD, Cooperatives Europe, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Eurodad, ENoP, EPLO and HRDN sent to EU Head of States in advance of the European Council on 19 June 2020 to present recommendations on Heading VI of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and the Recovery Fund 'Next Generation EU'. -
The Response of CARE to the High Level Pledging Conference on Yemen
04 June 2020Members' publicationsCARE says that Yemen receives an unsatisfactory 1.35 billion USD in pledges – water, sanitation and hygiene are the highest priorities amidst COVID-19 crisis. -
VOICE workshop Report: The impact of EU sanctions and restrictive measures on humanitarian action
02 June 2020VOICE event reportsThe report from the workshop organised by VOICE gathering NGOs, external experts, European Member States and EU institutions’ representatives to discuss the evolving approach in the EU to sanctions and restrictive measures, their impact on the delivery of humanitarian aid and how to mitigate them. -
Reframing Education in COVID19 era
29 May 2020Members' publicationsA publication by WeWorld-GVC on Reframing Education in the COVID-19 era. -
New resources to save lives and to reduce suffering of people affected by the Venezuelan Crisis
28 May 2020Members' publicationsA reaction by INGO's to the Venezuela Pledging Conference held on 26 May 2020. Signatories are CARE, NRC, IPPF/RHO, Oxfam, Plan International, Save the Children, and World Vision International. -
'Post COVID-19: EU humanitarian aid in the next Multiannual Financial Framework' - VOICE Policy Resolution 2020
25 May 2020VOICE policy resolutionsIn the policy resolution 2020, VOICE calls on the EU to timely adopt a new MFF that goes well beyond being a COVID-19 response and that effectively supports people affected by humanitarian crises around the world. -
Risk-informed approaches to humanitarian funding: Using risk finance tools to strengthen resilience
18 May 2020ECHO commissioned this study to explore the role that pre-arranged financing can plan in reducing or mitigating disaster impacts by supporting anticipatory action and response. The study terms of reference state the objective is: “to assist DG ECHO in developing approaches to mainstreaming risk-based financing and specific risk financing tools for reducing the impact of disasters, decreasing overall ex-post humanitarian funding and enhancing preparedness”. -
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COVID- 19 Webinar: Video message from VOICE Director
28 April 2020WEBINAR: European response to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the delivery of humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, technical issues prevented VOICE Director Kathrin Schick to participate directly in the webinar. Her video intervention has been recorded afterward. Please click here to watch it! -
World Vision Report - COVID-19 Aftershocks: Secondary Impacts Threaten more Children's Lives than Disease Itself
24 April 2020Members' publicationsToo many children, especially those living in fragile contexts, already face unacceptable threats to their wellbeing and futures. World Vision’s experience in Ebola has shown us that beyond COVID-19 itself, children will inevitably face heightened food insecurity; increased risk of violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation; and the interruption or total breakdown of essential services including formal and informal education. While
children may not suffer the worst symptoms of COVID-19, millions of young lives will be put at risk as weak health systems become overwhelmed by the pandemic and precious resources are diverted. -
COVID-19 and humanitarian action: VOICE key messages
22 April 2020Key messages developed by VOICE regarding the humanitarian aid challenges brought by the current pandemic addressed to donors and governments. -
Action Against Hunger: Letter on the EU's Response to COVID-19
20 April 2020Members' publicationsA letter from Action Against Hunger to the EU and its response to COVID-19 -
COVID-19 and the Grand Bargain: Effective and efficient humanitarian response needed more than ever
15 April 2020A 1-pager providing an overview of adaptations of the humanitarian response, and further steps needed to enable a more efficient and effective response to COVID-19 and existing humanitarian crises.
