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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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YEMEN - Mass casualty attacks leave dozens dead and nation blacked out for days
27 January 2022Members' publicationsOn Friday, January 21, a series of attacks across Yemen claimed hundreds of casualties, of which 91 people were killed in a mass casualty airstrike on a detention facility in Sa’ada, the most deadly event recorded in more than two years. -
Humanity and Inclusion is committed to reducing its carbon footprint
26 January 2022Members' publicationsHumanity and Inclusion (HI) is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. HI and nine other NGOs have created the CHANGE consortium. The aim is to set up standards to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Through this agreement, Humanity and Inclusion formally commits to:
- measure the impact of its actions on the environment and its greenhouse gas emissions;
- reduce its carbon footprint;
- adapt its humanitarian action to meet climate-related challenges;
- communicate on the progress made and the actions undertaken;
- encourage others to do the same. -
Parents and teachers race to clear ash from schools wrecked by Tonga volcano
26 January 2022Members' publications -
Finance in Displacement - Joint Lessons Report. IRC
25 January 2022Members' publicationsBetween 2019 and 2021, the IRC partnered with Catholic University Eichstaett-Ingolstadt and Tufts University for the Finance in Displacement (FIND) research project, which interviewed over 280 forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) in Jordan, Kenya, Uganda and Mexico. The final report brings to light the challenges FDPs face in accessing economic opportunities and puts forth a financial health framework for measuring progress against these challenges. -
(FPA) Watch Group meeting minutes - 15.11.2021
20 January 2022FPA Watch GroupMinutes of the (FPA) Watch Group meeting (15 November 2021) -
Accelerating Action for Rural Sanitation – Challenges and Recommendations
18 January 2022Members' publicationsAccess to sanitation is a human right and the States have re-committed themselves to ensure universal access to sanitation with the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goal n°6. Unfortunately, rural sanitation is still not a priority for governments. Secours Islamique France (SIF) presents its study and conclusions aimed at promoting sanitation in rural areas, so that no one would be left behind. -
The Most Under-Reported Humanitarian Crises of 2021
14 January 2022Members' publicationsIn collaboration with the media monitoring service Meltwater, CARE analysed the humanitarian crises that received the least media attention in 2021. the Report aims to help aid organisations, the media, policymakers and affected communities discuss how to better raise awareness and increase support for people in need around the world. -
Statement from Humanitarian Organizations in Myanmar on Escalating Violence
06 January 202214 humanitarian organizations working in Myanmar stand in solidarity with Save the Children and the other victims after the attack on civilians and aid workers reportedly perpetrated by military forces on 24 December, which led to the deaths of two aid workers, staff members of Save the Children. -
VOICE out loud 32 - The EU Member States’ implementation of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus
21 December 2021VOICE out loudThis new issue of the VOL focuses on how EU Member States are interpreting and implementing the triple nexus according to our members' perspective.
VOICE members based in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy and Sweden have been asked to share their views on how their respective governments are approaching the implementation of nexus Programmes and how these approaches are supporting their work at field level. The issue features also an interview with EPLO and an article from ACBAR, the Afghanistan NGOs Network. -
12,000 pushbacks in 2021 reflects worrying normalization of illegal practice
21 December 2021Members' publications -
VOICE Position Paper: The humanitarian NGOs’ perspective on climate resilience
09 December 2021VOICE position papersClimate change and environmental degradation are primary root causes of humanitarian crises around the world. In this Position Paper VOICE asks EU and Members States to scale up climate finance.
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Yemen: All-time high cost of living driving families to despair
08 December 2021Members' publicationsNRC article, originally published on 7 December 2021. -
Darfur: Save the Children fears further violence after 50 people killed at the weekend
08 December 2021Members' publicationsSave the Children Press release, originally published on 8 December 2021. -
Global Humanitarian Overview 2022
07 December 2021"The Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) is the world’s most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence-based assessment of humanitarian need. It provides a global snapshot of the current and future trends in humanitarian action for large-scale resource mobilization efforts, and explores opportunities to more effectively deliver humanitarian assistance." -
Famine action letter
03 December 2021With 45 million people on the brink of famine, Action Against Hunger is joining 120 NGOs from around the world, calling on world leaders to take urgent action. -
Joint Statement calls on the EU to restore rights and values at Europe’s borders on
01 December 2021Members' publicationsEuropean civil society and professional organisations working on asylum, migration, humanitarian assistance and human rights call on the EU to restore rights and values at Europe's borderds. Signatories include: ACT Alliance EU, Action Aid, Brot für die Welt, Caritas Europa, Cordaid, DRC, IRC, Intersos, JRS Europe, MdM, NRC, Oxfam, Save the Children. -
Women’s economic empowerment in the face of Covid-19 and displacement
28 October 2021Members' publicationsThe Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the lives and livelihoods of women globally. This research from IRC, ODI and HPG clearly demonstrates that women affected by crisis and displacement have been hit by a ‘triple disadvantage’ of Covid-19, displacement and gender discrimination -
HI Report: No safe recovery: The impact of Explosive Ordnance contamination on affected populations in Iraq
18 October 2021Members' publicationsBased on desk review and qualitative interviews with land release operators, local and international humanitarian actors, government representatives, community leaders, survivors and members of their families and communities, this report from Humanity and Inclusion identifies and describes the negative impact of Explosive Ordnance contamination on affected communities in the Ninewa governorate, Iraq. -
Born into the climate crisis: Why we must act now to secure children's rights
27 September 2021Members' publicationsThis report highlights the climate-induced difficulties encountered by children of lower and middle-income countries. It recalls their rights to health and nutrition, education, protection, social protection and participation; as well as presenting concrete solutions to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis on these rights. -
Joint Statement: The EU cannot shirk its responsibilities towards Afghans in need of international protection
22 September 2021Members' publicationsIn this statement, signed by many of our NGO members, humanitarian actors call the EU to place protection at the centre of its response as humanitarian needs in Afghanistan continue to escalate. -
Guidance on the Nexus: Delivering Nexus Mechanisms through the Community Protection Approach:
13 September 2021Members' publicationsThe objective of this guidance is to demonstrate how WeWorld’s Community Protection Approach (CPA) integrates operational aspects of the Nexus. It further illustrates how each main Nexus operational aspect can be practically adapted through the CPA and how its implementation contributes to the delivery of the Nexus mechanisms in a geographic area. -
CPA-RESCO Factsheet:
13 September 2021Members' publicationsThis document explains the joint methodology of CPA-RESCO, how the value chain analysis of RESCO is integrated into the territorial approach of the Community Protection Approach. The factsheet guides through the various phases of the joint methodology. -
VOICE out loud 31 Special Edition: The value of NGOs humanitarian action in the era of COVID-19
09 September 2021VOICE out loudThe new VOICE out loud - Special Edition- highlights the high level of professionalism, flexibility and adaptability of NGOs in dealing with the increased needs and challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
IASC Guidance: Strengthening participation, representation and leadership of local and national actors
13 August 2021This guidance note has been developed to support efforts to strengthen the meaningful participation, representation, and leadership of local and national humanitarian actors within IASC humanitarian coordination structures. It draws on over 100 pieces of research and good practice to provide recommendations. -
Impact of COVID-19 on Women's Rights Organizations
20 July 2021Members' publicationsThis report builds on a survey conducted by Oxfam International to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on women’s rights sector and feminist organizations and networks.The main finding is that "33% had to lay off anywhere between 1 and 10 members and 9% of organizations have faced closure."
