While international aid architecture for Northwest Syria has evolved in the aftermath of the earthquake, the current response remains woefully inadequate.
NGO Statement on Global Refugee Forum Preparations
This statement on behalf of a wide range of NGOs details how the upcoming Global Refugee Forum can achieve its strategic goal of addressing the global displacement crisis.
Newsweek: The World Bank Should Talk to Refugees When Addressing Cross-Border Mobility
International organizations and host countries cannot fully benefit from the skills and expertise that refugees bring if they do not give them a seat at the table.
Letter: Localization of Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
Delivering on the localization of humanitarian aid in Ukraine will be essential to significantly improving the response.
Communique from the National Conference on Localization in Ukraine
Six urgent priorities from the National Conference on Localization in Kyiv to strengthen localization efforts in Ukraine.
Efforts to Localize Aid in Ukraine One Year On: Stuck in Neutral, Losing Time
Ukrainians need greater control over international aid flowing into their country. Leaving them out severely undercuts the effectiveness of the aid effort.
National Workshop on Localizing Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine
Refugees International co-convened a national workshop in Kyiv on localizing humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Localizing Aid in Ukraine: Perspectives from Ukrainian Humanitarians in Odesa, Lviv, Zaporizhia, and Dnipro
Localizing the humanitarian aid response in Ukraine is not just the smart thing to do—but done well, it could help inform more effective delivery of aid globally.
USAID Releases Policy on Local Capacity Strengthening
Refugees International praises the release of USAID’s Local Capacity Strengthening Policy.
Putting Aid in Ukrainian Hands: The Case for Localization of Humanitarian Aid
Leaders of Ukrainian local organizations share the risks and missed opportunities of an internationalized humanitarian response in Ukraine.