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The new EC Communication on EU's humanitarian action has been released this morning!

Some key findings of the latest Eurobarometer on EU Humanitarian Aid.

Participate in these two online surveys to help improve gender equality and strengthen humanitarian programming:
- The Humanitarian Gender Bias Survey 
- The Humanitarian GBV Risk Mitigation & COVID-19 Survey

To better face interconnected risks and address specific needs, CARE is working to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on women. Read about their approach in this article of the VOICE out loud 30

International Rescue Committee article on the VOICE out loud explains how they respond to urban displacement in fragile cities.

Read about the Polish Humanitarian Action project in South Kenia on the VOICE out loud 30. It is focused on the improvement of livelihoods through integrated and environmentally friendly employment development.

COOPI, together with the Sudanese Environmental Conservation Society (SECS) and North Darfur Ministry of Agriculture and Water Corporation is implementing the project ‘Strengthening Local Communities
resilience to climate change in North Darfur'. Read the article on the VOICE out loud.

Today, a quarter of the global population, live in societies affected by fragility, conflict and violence.1 Further 58% of deaths from disasters related to natural hazards take place in the top 30 fragile states, where there is lack of government capacity for Disaster Risk Management. Especially in fragile contexts, climate change has a multiplier effect on conflict. Read Cordaid experience in linking DRR and conflict risk analysis and reduction

In the VOICE out loud 30, DanChurchAid explains that the risks of climate change can no longer be underestimated or neglected. In the countries where DCA works, dramatic climate change risks reversing development gains, entrenching poverty and inequalities, and halting the achievement of the SDGs.

In the new VOICE out loud ActionAid UK explains how women are disproportionately affected by disasters but also how they should lead the preparedness response, as they bring invaluable skills and assets to localised humanitarian action

In the VOICE out loud 30, Islamic Relief analises the climate crisis, the way humanitarians work and how they will need to adapt to support the most vulnerable communities.

Global crises demand strengthened cooperation and solidarity. CSO networks call on EU leaders to reverse cuts to EU budget funds for partner countries and reinforce solidarity with crisis-affected people.

VOICE President Dominic Crowley on climate change, COVID-19 and the importance of addressing these two crises affecting disproportionally the most vulnerable communities.

Discover the new issue of the VOICE out loud where our members explore the effects of climate change on humanitarian needs and how NGOs are dealing with this.

This day was designated in memory of the 19 August 2003 bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 people, including the chief humanitarian in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly formalized the day as World Humanitarian Day. This year the campaign will celebrate the #RealLifeHeroes, the humanitarian workers continuing to save and protect lives despite conflict, insecurity, lack of access, and risks linked to COVID-19.

VOICE mobilisation on the long-term EU budget and EU leaders' meeting outcome.

SCHR, ICVA, InterAction and VOICE have issued a statement calling for a renewed commitment to the Grand Bargain

VOICE is looking for an Advocacy Officer. The deadline to apply is 21 August 2020.

Highlights from the VOICE 2020 General Assembly

Humanitarian NGOs are present and active in most protracted and sudden onset crises all over the world. Now they are trying to adapt to support the most vulnerable in the COVID-19 crisis

NEAR is launching a survey on the Grand Bargain review process. The main findings will be shared with ODI-HPG so that they can include that in their 2019 report.

In this report, VOICE explores the challenges and the best practices of the nexus approach.

A survey to understand what humanitarian and development NGOs are doing to promote incremental innovation (continuous improvement) and radical innovation.

VOICE has a new dynamic, positive and colourful abstract shape logo giving the idea of connection and network.

The Terms of Reference for the ex-ante assessment to be undertaken in order to sign the FPA 2021 have been released

Check VOICE and its members' events at the European Development Days 2019.

The third Syria Crisis Conference will take place from 12-14 March at the European Parliament to address the most critical humanitarian and resilience issues affecting Syrian and the region.

Brussels event for the launch of the new Sphere Handbook: One of the most widely known and internationally recognized tools for the delivery of the quality humanitarian response.

IATI (the International Aid Transparency Initiative) is running an online consultation for its new Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.

The OCHA-NGO CBPF Dialogue Platform provides NGOs with a chance to actively engage in an open dialogue with OCHA at a strategic level, and complement the day-to-day interactions taking place in the field.

A short summary of VOICE's latest activities related to the Grand Bargain

Mercy Corps interactive playbook to negotiate with local actors

A 2-week online course to support your organisation in the publishing of the IATI data standard.

The Two INGOs statements on the Lake Chad Basin crisis.

INGOs Joint Statements on the situation of the Rohingya refugee crisis

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated each year on August 19 to raise awareness of people affected by humanitarian crises and pay tribute to aid workers who are constantly striving and risking their lives to help them.

Joint statement condemns the major attacks that hit a fish market and the entrance to Yemen's largest hospital, Al Thawra, in Hodeidah on 2 August, which reportedly killed over 40 civilians, including children.

The 2017 VOICE Activity Report provides you with an overview of the network’s activities and achievements of the past year.

On May 2, the European Commission(EC) released its Proposal for a Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 and Communication ‘A Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends’ with its annex, followed on June 14 by a set of proposed regulations for external instruments. On May 23, the EC also presented its proposal for the EU budget 2019. The next MFF will not only determine the role the EU can play as a leading humanitarian aid donor, but will also shape the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the aid that humanitarian partners are able to deliver.

In reaction to these proposals, the VOICE network shares the following remarks and recommendations with the EU Member States and the European Parliament.

Please find here a small bio of the new president of VOICE.

Small presentation of VOICE new members, La Chaîne de l'Espoir and Save the Children Norway

The new website dedicated to the Grand Bargain is now online. Check the news to know more about the Grand Bargain or to share your initiative

VOICE General Assembly adopted the Policy resolution 2018 "Ensuring people’s needs are at the heart of the nexus approach: a humanitarian NGO perspective"

Focusing on the aftermath of serious incidents of violence against humanitarian action, this toolkit seeks to provide a range of options and guidance regarding sharing information, speaking out, and challenging impunity in response to attacks.

The report of the event organised by VOICE in the framework of the Grand Bargain Project.

An expert on the topic, Emma O’Leary, Policy Adviser at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva, will be available to reply to questions and dilemmas on the impact of counterterrorism on principled humanitarian action (PHA) on the Community of Practice on PHA.

The 2nd humanitarian innovation lunch focusing on Financial Innovation