The Grand Bargain represents a landmark agreement within the global humanitarian sector. This initiative emerged in 2016 as a response to the challenges faced by humanitarian actors worldwide. But what exactly is the Grand Bargain, and why does the Grand Bargain matter?
Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory New York: I am extremely alarmed by the rapidly escalating events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The number of civilian casualties on both sides is reportedly already in the hundreds – and rising rapidly. Violence is never the answer. I appeal to all sides to stop the fighting immediately and protect civilians everywhere and at all times.
The IASC Operational Policy and Advocacy Group endorsed the IASC Policy Paper, Considerations on Screening/Vetting Persons in Need of Humanitarian Assistance in Counter-Terrorism/Sanctions Contexts.
As a contribution to the Conference on Supporting Local Actors Across the HDP Nexus on 5-6 October 2023 in Copenhagen, A4EP developed a position paper, outlining its perspective and its recommendations.