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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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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. -
Nowhere to escape in Gaza. The war turned the humanitarian crisis into a catastrophe – WeWorld
25 January 2024VOICE out loudThe article by WeWorld on the VOICE Out Loud 36 provides a harrowing account of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the conflict escalation on 7 October. -
VOICE Key highlights - Fighting hunger: a women-led response – VOICE
23 January 2024VOICE out loudThe VOICE panel discussion held at the event in June 2023 stressed the importance of gender-sensitive responses in humanitarian aid, advocating for women's central role in designing and implementing these strategies. -
Fostering strength and inclusion: The Significance of the Gender Lens in Displacement Settings – Relief International
18 January 2024VOICE out loudIn 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 2024VOICE out loudThe 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. -
Gender-Based Violence: A Crisis of our Humanity – Fida International
11 January 2024VOICE out loudFida 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 2024VOICE out loudCARE International's article introduces their 'Gender in Emergencies' (GiE) Theory of Change, a pioneering framework emphasising the integration of gender perspectives in emergency responses. -
VOICE out loud 36: From crisis to recovery: women's role in humanitarian action
20 December 2023VOICE out loudThis 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. -
Interview with Jan Egeland - Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council
11 July 2023VOICE out loudIn this interview, Jan Egeland, Eminent Person of The Grand Bargain and Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, provides an overview of the current state of the localisation agenda, the harmonisation process, quality funding, and other aspects related to the Grand Bargain. -
Reconnecting hope: TSF on the importance of communication for people in crises - Télécoms Sans Frontières
06 July 2023VOICE out loudIn this article, TSF examines how they intervene in sudden crises, restoring communication in an interconnected world. -
Reinforcing capacity sharing and mutual learning between local and international humanitarian actors – Trócaire
04 July 2023VOICE out loudIn this article, Trócaire delves into the challenges and principles of capacity sharing at the time that shares a practical example of how they put it into practice with local actors in Guatemala. -
Neutrality in the humanitarian response in Ukraine - PIN
29 June 2023VOICE out loudThe article by People in Need on the VOICE Out Loud 35 gives a great overview of the links between localisation and the principle of neutrality when local actors intervene in certain contexts. -
How to share risks and give more power to local actors? – Oxfam
27 June 2023VOICE out loudIn this article of the VOICE Out Loud 35, Oxfam analyses the risks and the ways in which donors can adapt to give more power to local actors. -
Building an enabling environment for local actors in humanitarian response: the crucial role of donors – EU CORD
15 June 2023VOICE out loudIn this article, EU CORD delves into the donor’s role in enabling local actors in humanitarian response, which will eventually benefit the whole humanitarian system and, ultimately, people in need. -
Localisation: where are we at and how did we get here? – Christian Aid
10 June 2023VOICE out loudIn this article, Christian Aid delves into the significant efforts from the humanitarian community focused on channelling more power to local actors and the challenges ahead on the road to localisation. -
VOICE out loud 35 - Localisation: Exploring a multifaceted agenda
09 June 2023VOICE out loudThe magazine's new edition examines how the humanitarian system, including INGOs, local and national actors, and donors, can ensure equitable partnerships and participation to keep moving the localisation agenda forward. At the same time, some VOICE members also explore several challenges ahead such as the need for broader risk sharing or the importance of mutual learning between local and international organisations, among others.
