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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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Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire - This is Not a Humanitarian Response
03 July 2025Members' publications160+ NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. -
Championing Children's Rights: The Power of Education Amid Sahel Turmoil
01 July 2025Members' publicationsSave the Children article about their EU financed project in the Central Sahel, child protection, MHPSS, and education.
Education is not just a fundamental right – it is a powerful tool for change. It protects children from harm, offers them hope for a better future, and is one of the strongest interventions against child marriage and recruitment into armed groups. -
Investing in Children Now: A smart investment in a safer, prosperous, and stable world for all
30 June 2025Members' publicationsIn this position paper, Joining Forces, an alliance of the six largest child-focused international NGOs, outlines how the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) must strategically put children at the core of its external dimension. For the future MFF, Joining Forces calls on the EU to:
• Put the most vulnerable children at the centre of the external dimension of the MFF. The EU must prioritise children facing poverty, conflict, displacement or discrimination in its external action – placing their rights, protection and development at the core of its policies and funding.
• Keep separate the EU’s external financing instruments, to address children’s specific needs. Merging instruments risks losing focus. Keeping NDICI-Global Europe, IPA and Humanitarian Aid distinct helps ensure tailored and effective support for children in all contexts.
• Ensure ambitious child-focused ODA funding across these three funding instruments. The EU must dedicate ambitious child-focused Official Development Assistance across the humanitarian aid, development and pre-accession funds – meeting children’s needs and protecting their rights.
• Track and report the levels of child-focused external investment. Transparency matters. The EU must track how much of its external funding goes to children and report publicly – to assess impact and improve accountability.
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VOICE Policy Resolution 2025
26 June 2025VOICE policy resolutionsThis document shows VOICE 2025 Policy Resolution.
It highlights:
- Prioritising a people-centred approach
- Implementing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDP) approach
- Guaranteeing long-term and flexible commitment to fragility
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Reforming the Humanitarian System- 5 Key actions the EU must take
16 June 2025VOICE position papersWith these five key actions, VOICE calls on the EU and its Member States to change the course of today’s humanitarian crisis. To use their power and resources to help build a deeply renewed humanitarian system - one that is more inclusive, fair, and accountable to all people living in humanitarian crises. -
VOICE Annual Report 2024
12 June 2025VOICE Activity ReportsVOICE Annual Report 2024. Read about the achievements and activities of the network over the last year. -
Her Future at Risk. The Cost of Humanitarian Crises on Women and Girls
03 June 2025Members' publicationsReport by WeWorld on the impact of humanitarian crisis on women and girls.The report gives a clear picture of the difficulties women and girls experience in their daily lives in crisis and conflict situations. -
Applying the HDP Nexus in Education: promoting sustained and equitable access in fragile and crisis contexts
30 May 2025Members' publicationsDrawing on the experiences of Educo and WeWorld in Burkina Faso and Mozambique and based upon a joint study conducted by the Institute of Studies on Conflict and Humanitarian Action (IECAH) under the joint initiative of the ChildFund Alliance, this policy brief explores how the Nexus is being applied in education programming in fragile and crisis contexts. It identifies persistent barriers, promising practices, and key recommendations that can inform context-sensitive, integrated education responses in other crisis-affected settings. -
The Cost of Neglect: Two years of war in Sudan
12 May 2025Members' publicationsAs Sudan marks two years since the outbreak of war, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns of unprecedented humanitarian disaster and failed diplomacy. With millions displaced and famine spreading, IRC urges the international community to retrain focus on Sudan, releasing key policy recommendations to avert further catastrophe. -
Unaccompanied Children: Risks and violence along the migration route through Mexico
12 May 2025Members' publicationsA newly published study by Plan International and Save the Children highlights the vulnerabilities faced by unaccompanied children crossing through Mexico, from exposure to violence to the lack of essential services. -
Invisible Wounds: Navigating mental health challenges and support for Ukrainian adolescent boys and young men
12 May 2025Members' publicationsThe research was recently published and presented by Oleksandra Loshenko, our Program Quality Manager and lead focal point in Ukraine, during the 29 April plenary of the Council of Europe’s Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine (CGU). The study discusses the mental health challenges faced by adolescent boys and young men in Ukraine. The session brought together representatives from all 43 CoE member states, as well as key international and civil society organisations. -
A New Era for Aid 2025: Prioritising people and protecting progress
12 May 2025Members' publicationsIRC’s newest report, “A New Era for Aid", showing that needs and extreme poverty are increasing concentrated in fragile and conflict affected states. At the same time,
the aid budget is being reduced and spread across multiple priorities, undermining spending on what aid does best: delivering life-saving assistance where it is most needed, establishing a pathway towards lasting development. -
Follow the Forecast: An evaluation of the rapid contingency planning approach to anticipatory action through a case study in Guatemala
12 May 2025Members' publicationsThis case by the International Rescue Committee showcases the growing role of Anticipatory Action in meeting humanitarian needs, the IRC approach to Anticipatory Action through the “Follow the Forecast” framework, and shares an evaluation of the “Follow the Forecast” approach in Guatemala in 2024. -
Children in armed conflicts: How to better protect them?
08 May 2025Members' publicationsSecours Islamique France (SIF) report presenting an in-depth analysis of the alarming situation of children in armed conflicts. -
Supporting Engagement with Armed Groups and De Facto Authorities for the Protection and Promotion of Humanitarian Space
08 May 2025Members' publicationsAn analysis by Geneva Call on compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. -
Inclusive Humanitarian Action Policy Brief – April 2025
08 May 2025Members' publicationsThe Inclusive Humanitarian Action Policy Brief published by Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion in April 2025, highlighting the urgent need to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Sudan amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Key insights from the brief include:
- Persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by conflicts and natural disasters, facing heightened risks and barriers to accessing life-saving services.
- The ongoing crisis in Sudan has exacerbated these challenges, with persons with disabilities struggling to access assistance, protection, information, and participate in decision-making processes.
- Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA) is essential to ensure meaningful access to humanitarian services, grounded in international frameworks and guided by the IASC guidelines.
The brief also provides actionable recommendations for donors, UN agencies, humanitarian leadership, and actors to mainstream disability inclusion in programming, improve data collection, and ensure accessible services for persons with disabilities.
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VOICE at Work 8 - Spotlight on EU Humanitarian Action
06 May 2025Table of contents:
A Call for Humanity: Urging EU Leaders to Take a Stand after the US funding aid freeze on aid
CONCORD EPLO VOICE Joint Statement on the MFF
VOICE Statement - Humanitarian Action at a Crossroads: Why the EU Must Boost Funding in the Next MFF
Unlocking the Full Potential of Anticipatory Action: VOICE Position Paper
Dear EC President: European NGOs Call for Stronger Commitment to Humanitarian Aid, Development and Climate Action
VOICE Out Loud 38 “Upholding Humanity – The Role and Future of International Humanitarian Law”
Decolonising Humanitarian Action: VOICE Key highlights
Humming Word: A humanitarian term explained
VOICE Members' publications
Other relevant Humanitarian Aid publications
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Joint letter: Continued Commitment to Education in Emergencies in ECHO’s Budget Prioritisation
29 April 2025Members' publicationsA joint letter from several VOICE members addressed to European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, calling for the continued prioritisation of Education in Emergencies (EiE) in ECHO’s budget. -
Humanitarian access architecture and tools in the humanitarian system
29 April 2025Members' publicationsA report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) examines humanitarian access tools and coordination mechanisms among rising needs and shrinking funding. It concludes that the current access architecture falls short, urging stronger leadership, better integration into planning, and collective action to reach people in hard-to-reach areas. -
Decolonising humanitarian action: Shifting power, voices, and resources - VOICE key highlights
22 April 2025VOICE event reportsThe event "Decolonising humanitarian action: Shifting power, voices, and resources", held in Brussels on 28 November 2024, explored how colonial legacies continue to shape humanitarian aid systems today. The panel discussed the need to shift power and decision-making toward local communities, challenge Eurocentric narratives, and promote equitable, community-led partnerships. The aim was to spark debate and outline concrete steps for transforming humanitarian aid into a more just, inclusive, and locally driven system. -
CONCORD EPLO VOICE Joint Statement on the MFF
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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. -
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. -
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.
