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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Fostering strength and inclusion: The Significance of the Gender Lens in Displacement Settings – Relief International

18 January 2024

VOICE out loud

Tags: Gender

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In its article, Relief International underscores the imperative of adopting a gender-sensitive approach in displacement settings, focusing on the acute vulnerabilities of women and girls.
Building climate resilience for all: Towards inclusive recovery - Mercy Corps

16 January 2024

VOICE out loud

Tags: Climate, Gender

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The article from Mercy Corps in the VOL 36 highlights the need for inclusive and multidimensional recovery strategies in the face of the climate crisis, emphasising the crucial role of involving women and girls.
Breaking the Silence: The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2023 - CARE International

11 January 2024

Members' publications

Tags: Humanitarian

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The "Breaking the Silence" report from CARE International identifies and brings attention to ten forgotten humanitarian crises in 2023.
Humanitarian Partnership (HP) Watch Group: Work Plan 2024

11 January 2024

HP Watch Group

Tags: NGOs, ECHO, Humanitarian Partnership

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The Work Plan 2024 for the Humanitarian Partnership (HP) Watch Group.
Gender-Based Violence: A Crisis of our Humanity – Fida International

11 January 2024

VOICE out loud

Tags: Gender

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Fida International’s article in the VOICE Out Loud 36 confronts the impacts of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian emergencies, particularly in conflict-ridden areas like the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Integrating Gender from the Start: CARE International’s Gender in Emergencies Theory of Change – CARE International

09 January 2024

VOICE out loud

Tags: Gender

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CARE International's article introduces their 'Gender in Emergencies' (GiE) Theory of Change, a pioneering framework emphasising the integration of gender perspectives in emergency responses.
2024 Emergency Watchlist - IRC

27 December 2023

Members' publications

Tags: Humanitarian

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The 2024 Emergency Watchlist report is the International Rescue Committee’s assessment of the 20 countries at greatest risk of new humanitarian emergencies for the year 2024.
Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 (abridged report)

26 December 2023

Tags: Humanitarian

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This document is an abridged version of the Global Humanitarian Overview 2024.
Flash Analysis Report: Over Two Months of Attacks on Food Security in Gaza - Insecurity Insight

26 December 2023

Tags: Conflict, Food security

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This document provides an update to the first Gaza flash analysis issued by Insecurity Insight in November. It documents a highly concerning trend in reported conflict incidents directly affecting food security in Gaza between 7 October and 11 December 2023.
VOICE out loud 36: From crisis to recovery: women's role in humanitarian action

20 December 2023

VOICE out loud

Tags: NGOs, Gender, Humanitarian

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This edition of the VOICE out loud highlights the experiences of women and girls in humanitarian emergencies. The articles demonstrate the struggles of women and girls, but also celebrate their resilience, emphasising the necessity of positioning them as pivotal agents of their recovery.
Joint NGO statement - Global Humanitarian Overview launch

18 December 2023

Members' publications

Tags: NGOs, Humanitarian

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Despite donor generosity, the funding of global appeals in 2023 amounted to only 35%1, leaving millions exposed to hunger, diseases, and pervasive protection risks, bereft of essential services. NGOs call on existing and new donors to fully fund the 2024 GHO, including the work of international, national and local NGOs who have demonstrated to be best placed to reach affected people
Conflict sensitivity is key to more effective and timely humanitarian aid. Save the Children

14 December 2023

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Press release on conflict sensitivity and the RECOLG project which prevents the most vulnerable and poor people, especially children and women, from extreme poverty, hunger and improves their livelihood and social cohesion.
Unfulfilled Promises: Addressing the gap between commitments and practice in locally led humanitarian action. Caritas EU

14 December 2023

Members' publications

Tags: NGOs, Localisation

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The report by Caritas Europa is a comprehensive analysis of the concept of locally led humanitarian action. It explores why locally led humanitarian action is central to reach the growing number of people in need worldwide and to create a humanitarian system that is more effective and just. It includes an evaluation of the progress made by the world’s top donor governments, the top UN agencies and the largest international NGOs towards fulfilling their commitments to support local humanitarian organisations
Always Included: Uninterrupted education for children with disabilities before, during, and after a crisis - HI

06 December 2023

Members' publications

Tags: Education

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This report from HI sheds light on the imperative need for education systems to become more inclusive and resilient, capable of delivering uninterrupted education in all settings and circumstances.
International Medical Corps - Climate Change Innovation Fund

06 December 2023

Resilience-Nexus Working Group

Tags: Resilience, Climate

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International Medical Corps' "Climate Change Innovation Fund" presented at COP28.
Slogopis 34 - SLOGA magazine [SLV]

05 December 2023

Tags: NGOs, Humanitarian

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This issue of the Slogopis magazine, published by SLOGA, includes an interview with VOICE President, Dominic Crowley, on the perspectives of VOICE on current humanitarian issues, including reflections on the triple nexus and the EHF. Slovenian language
SIF at COP28 - Internal displacement, disasters and climate change.

04 December 2023

Resilience-Nexus Working Group

Tags: Resilience, Climate

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Event co-organised by VOICE member Secours Islamique France (SIF) at COP28 on 5 December: "Internal displacement, disasters and climate change: what role for development actors to support durable solutions, and to prevent and respond to loss and damage?"
Mission East's event at COP28 - 6 December

30 November 2023

Resilience-Nexus Working Group

Tags: Climate

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Mission East's event at COP28 on 6 December, in collaboration with KIRDARC: "Stories and realities from the ground: communities suffering from loss and damage in the mountains and lowlands of Nepal".
Mission East on COP28: "Demanding climate justice for marginalised and vulnerable communities"

30 November 2023

Resilience-Nexus Working Group

Tags: Climate

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Find here our member Mission East's statements and recommendations for COP28: "Demanding climate justice for marginalised and vulnerable communities"
LM International at COP28 - faith matters in achieving the global goal on adaptation

29 November 2023

Tags: Climate

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The event on Friday 1 December at COP28 hosted by our member LM International together with Kenya4Resilience, GreenFaith, SMC-Faith in Development and Soka Gakkai International.
FAO-WFP Anticipatory Action Strategy

28 November 2023

Tags: Anticipatory action

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FAO and WFP are committed to collaborating with partners to further define how and under which conditions Anticipatory Action can be implemented in protracted crises contexts, as already outlined in this Strategy.
COP28: International Climate Policy at a Crossroads? - Welthungerhilfe

23 November 2023

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Tags: Climate

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This position paper delves into the main challenges ahead of the COP28. It also proposes a series of advocacy recommendations for further climate progress.
VOICE at Work 5 - Spotlight on EU Humanitarian Aid

23 November 2023

VOICE at work

Tags: NGOs, Humanitarian

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Table of contents:
Israel-Palestine: humanitarian crisis situation and VOICE members' statements
European Humanitarian Forum 2024
Additional funding for humanitarian aid at EU level!
Preserving humanitarian space: advocating for humanitarian exemptions in EU sanctions
“Neglected crises: from commitments to actions”- Round table in Madrid
Fighting hunger: a women-led response - Event key highlights
Humming Word: A humanitarian term explained
VOICE Members' publications
Other relevant Humanitarian Aid publications
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VOICE - La Coordinadora roundtable in Madrid "Neglected crises: from commitments to actions" - VOICE key highlights

21 November 2023

VOICE event reports

Tags: EU, NGOs, Humanitarian

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This document summarises the main ideas discussed during the round table in Madrid, jointly organised with La Coordinadora, which aimed at triggering reflections on several humanitarian issues from the perspective of donors and NGOs.
Fighting hunger: a women-led response - VOICE key highlights

14 November 2023

VOICE event reports

Tags: Gender, Hunger

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This report gathers the main highlights and conclusions from the event "Fighting hunger: a women-led response" held by VOICE to shed light on the power of women in the fight against hunger.

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Fostering strength and inclusion: The Significance of the Gender Lens in Displacement Settings – Relief International

Building climate resilience for all: Towards inclusive recovery - Mercy Corps

Breaking the Silence: The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2023 - CARE International

Humanitarian Partnership (HP) Watch Group: Work Plan 2024

Gender-Based Violence: A Crisis of our Humanity – Fida International

Integrating Gender from the Start: CARE International’s Gender in Emergencies Theory of Change – CARE International

2024 Emergency Watchlist - IRC

Global Humanitarian Overview 2024 (abridged report)

Flash Analysis Report: Over Two Months of Attacks on Food Security in Gaza - Insecurity Insight

VOICE out loud 36: From crisis to recovery: women's role in humanitarian action

Joint NGO statement - Global Humanitarian Overview launch

Conflict sensitivity is key to more effective and timely humanitarian aid. Save the Children

Unfulfilled Promises: Addressing the gap between commitments and practice in locally led humanitarian action. Caritas EU

Always Included: Uninterrupted education for children with disabilities before, during, and after a crisis - HI

International Medical Corps - Climate Change Innovation Fund

Slogopis 34 - SLOGA magazine [SLV]

SIF at COP28 - Internal displacement, disasters and climate change.

Mission East's event at COP28 - 6 December

Mission East on COP28: "Demanding climate justice for marginalised and vulnerable communities"

LM International at COP28 - faith matters in achieving the global goal on adaptation

FAO-WFP Anticipatory Action Strategy

COP28: International Climate Policy at a Crossroads? - Welthungerhilfe

VOICE at Work 5 - Spotlight on EU Humanitarian Aid

VOICE - La Coordinadora roundtable in Madrid "Neglected crises: from commitments to actions" - VOICE key highlights

Fighting hunger: a women-led response - VOICE key highlights