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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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Interview with Barry Andrews, MEP for Dublin and Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development (DEVE)
17 April 2026VOICE out loudVOICE Out Loud #40 brings an interview with Barry Andrews, MEP for Dublin and Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development (DEVE).
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From Charity to Solidarity: Supporting First Responders in Sudan
17 April 2026VOICE out loudA Closer Look article in the Voice Out Loud #40 by Stichting Vluchteling. -
Northern Mozambique: A Crisis Deepening Amid Shrinking Humanitarian Space
17 April 2026VOICE out loudWeWorld article in VOICE Out Loud #40 -
Resilience Through Partnership: NGO-driven Private Sector Engagement in Fragile Settings
17 April 2026VOICE out loudInternational Rescue Committee's article in VOICE Out Loud #40 -
Maintaining Principled Engagement in Fragile Contexts: ConcernWorldwide's experience in Niger and Afghanistan
17 April 2026VOICE out loudConcernWorldwide article in VOICE Out Loud #40 -
Fragility and Displacement: A people-centered approach to working across the nexus
17 April 2026VOICE out loudArticle by DRC in the VOICE Out Loud #40 -
Operationalising The Next HDP Nexus in Fragile States: Insights from Myanmar NRM Experience
17 April 2026VOICE out loudAn article featured in the VOICE Out Loud #40 by Amélie Tapella, Advocacy Officer, CESVI.
In this contribution, CESVI illustrates how the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus can be operationalised through its work in Myanmar following the devastating 2025 earthquake. -
VOICE out loud 40: Fragility the cost of Inaction
18 December 2025VOICE out loudThe latest issue of the VOICE out loud magazine examines why sustained engagement in fragile contexts is essential, even amid political and financial pressures. Through concrete experiences from humanitarian and development actors, it highlights the human, economic and geopolitical costs of disengagement, and offers practical insights for operationalising the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus in fragile and conflict-affected settings. -
Story-Owning: Representation, power, and the future of humanitarian narratives
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE out Loud #39 features an article by HIAS on the ethics of humanitarian storytelling, calling for a shift from “storytelling” to “story-owning” to restore dignity, agency, and accountability to displaced people. -
Interview with Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE Out Loud #39 brings an interview with EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, exploring how the EU balances visibility with dignity in humanitarian communication, counters misinformation, and amplifies local voices. -
More Than a Picture: Navigating the ethics of visual storytelling in humanitarian fundrasing
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE Out Loud #39 features an article from ADRA reflecting on the ethics of visual storytelling in humanitarian fundraising, highlighting the risks of stereotypes and the importance of dignity, consent, and solution-based communication. -
Managing Misinformation and Disinformation in the Humanitarian Space
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE out Loud #39 features an article by Geneva Call on tackling misinformation and disinformation in armed conflict, highlighting how false narratives threaten humanitarian access and civilian protection. The piece outlines proactive, responsive, and precautionary approaches for engaging armed groups, communities, and local leaders to safeguard trust and ensure principled humanitarian action. -
Health in Exile: Upholding the right to dignity for the Sahrawi people
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE out Loud #39 features an article by Médicos del Mundo on the collapsing health system in the Sahrawi refugee camps, warning that decades of exile, funding cuts, and shortages have pushed healthcare to the brink. The piece calls on the EU and international donors to match declarations of solidarity with sustained financial commitment to uphold dignity and the right to health. -
VOICE Key Highlights from VOICE event “Decolonising Humanitarian Action: Shifting Power, Voices, and Resources”
03 October 2025VOICE out loudVOICE out Loud #39 features highlights from the VOICE event “Decolonising Humanitarian Action: Shifting Power, Voices, and Resources,” which explored how colonial legacies continue to shape humanitarian practice and narratives. The discussion called for shifting power and resources to local actors, amplifying community voices, and challenging the sector’s structural inequalities to build more just and inclusive humanitarian action. -
VOICE Out Loud 39 “The Challenge of Humanitarian Communication: Bridging Principles and Public Perception"
30 September 2025VOICE out loudThis issue explores how humanitarian narratives can uphold dignity, agency, and justice in an increasingly complex landscape. Inside you’ll find:
- Contributions from ADRA, HIAS Europe, Geneva Call, and Médicos del Mundo on topics ranging from the ethics of visual storytelling, countering disinformation, neglected crises, and shifting power toward local communities.
- Highlights from our recent VOICE event on decolonising humanitarian action.
- An exclusive interview with EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, reflecting on the importance of responsible, dignified, and inclusive humanitarian communication.
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The urgent need to increase local food production in Myanmar to ensure food security
09 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article in the VOICE Out Loud 38 highlights the urgent need to increase local food production in Myanmar to address the worsening food insecurity due to ongoing conflict, and rising fuel prices. It stresses that strengthening the agricultural sector is crucial for long-term food security and the survival of vulnerable populations. -
Upholding accountability for international humanitarian law
09 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article from the VOICE Out Loud 38 by Yvette Issar, Senior Legal Adviser at Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre (member of ACT Alliance EU). Yvette Issar discusses the importance of accountability for violations of IHL, highlighting the roles of international courts, investigative bodies, sanctions, and the EU in ensuring compliance and protecting vulnerable populations during armed conflicts. -
International humanitarian law: Global commitments versus local realities
09 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article in the VOICE Out Loud 38 by Vittorio Infante, IHL Policy Lead at Oxfam International. The article highlights the urgent need to bridge the gap between global commitments to IHL and the harsh realities on the ground (particularly in conflict zones like Yemen) by calling for stronger political action, advocacy, and accountability to protect civilians and uphold humanitarian principles. -
Protecting children from violations of international humanitarian law and ensuring accountability
09 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article by Advocacy Advisor Josina Bothe & Country Delegate Anna Paluszek from Terre des Hommes Italy Delegation in Palestine, from the VOICE Out Loud 38. This article highlights the alarming rise in violations against children in armed conflict zones, particularly in Palestine, and highlights the urgent need for stronger enforcement of international humanitarian and human rights law. -
The urgent necessity to protect humanitarian aid and health workers – increasing prevention, protection and response to attacks
09 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article by Chibuzo Okonta, CEO of Action Against Hunger – France, in VOICE Out Loud 38 provides an overview of the escalating violence faced by humanitarian and health workers in conflict zones such as the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Sudan. Okonta highlights the urgent need for stronger international efforts to prevent attacks, ensure accountability, reinforce compliance with IHL, and increase funding for security measures. -
International humanitarian law versus international political will
03 April 2025VOICE out loudAn article by Brona Higgins, Senior Humanitarian Policy & Practice Advisor, from DanChurchAid in the VOICE Out Loud 38 provides a critical analysis of the growing gap between IHL and political will, highlighting the urgent need for states to uphold their legal obligations to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in conflict zones. -
Interview with Janez Lenarčič, former EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, in the VOL 38
03 April 2025VOICE out loudIn the latest VOICE Out Loud interview, Janez Lenarčič discusses the EU’s efforts to promote IHL compliance in conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan, emphasizing humanitarian diplomacy and accountability. -
VOICE Out Loud 38 "Upholding Humanity - The role and future of International Humanitarian Law
17 December 2024VOICE out loudThe VOICE Out Loud 38 "Upholding Humanity - The role and future of International Humanitarian Law", takes a critical look at the growing threats to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) amidst the world’s escalating crises. This issue features insights from our members, including DanChurchAid, Action Against Hunger France, Terre des Hommes Italy, Oxfam, and Diakonia/Act Alliance with an interview to the former EU Commissioner for crisis management Janez Lenarčič. -
VOICE Out Loud 37 "Anticipatory Action: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Response"
06 June 2024VOICE out loudThis 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. -
Interview with a female Afghan aid worker from one of the VOICE member organisations
30 January 2024VOICE out loudIn the interview of the VOICE Out Loud 36, a female Afghan aid worker delves into the multifaceted humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with a focus on gender-related issues.
