Humanitarian Access

The Humanitarian Agenda works to advance avenues of humanitarian access through the facilitation of multi-level dialogues with humanitarian policy leaders, experts, and practitioners aimed at overcoming arising challenges

Effective humanitarian action requires unimpeded access to reach populations affected by crisis with aid and services. Ensuring humanitarian access requires the careful management of many constraints from bureaucratic restrictions to intense hostilities and attacks on humanitarian personnel.

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The Taliban’s Increasing Restrictions on Civil Society and Aid Organizations

New Taliban restrictions on girls' education and female humanitarian workers echo the same playbook the Taliban used in the 1990s. These restrictions challenge the United States and other stakeholders to implement new strategies.

Critical Questions by ​Marti Flacks , Lauren Burke , and Nicolas Jude Larnerd — February 16, 2023

Overcoming Barriers to Humanitarian Access in Northern Ethiopia

The resumption of armed violence in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, where 5.2 million people are in dire need of humanitarian support, threatens to undermine recent gains in humanitarian access.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer and Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — September 29, 2022

Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Pose Urgent Questions on Preparedness and Response

Pakistan is experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis in a decade. More than 4.2 million people are affected, with over one-third of the country submerged in floodwater. International actors should do their part to support Pakistan and prepare for future disasters.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — September 13, 2022

Enhancing Humanitarian Aid and Security in Northern Mozambique

Following a year of regional security force engagement, violence and mass displacement are again on the rise in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, generating unprecedented security and humanitarian needs requiring an immediate and sustained response.

Commentary by Sierra Ballard and Emilia Columbo — September 8, 2022

Report Launch: Localizing Humanitarian Action in Africa

Please join the CSIS Africa Program and the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda for the launch of the report, Localizing Humanitarian Action in Africa.

Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele , Jacob Kurtzer , Joseph Sany , Zemede Zewdie , Nimo Hassan , and Chilande Kuloba-Warria — June 15, 2022

Concurrent Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in four decades alongside protracted conflict and violence in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, putting millions at risk. Immediate and sustained humanitarian action is necessary to prevent large-scale loss of life.

Report by Jacob Kurtzer , Sierra Ballard , and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — June 7, 2022

The Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

The CSIS Humanitarian Agenda hosted a discussion on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , J. Stephen Morrison , Charli Carpenter , Alex Mahoney , Maggie Fleming , and Lauren Pucci — March 24, 2022

The Long March to Peace: Key Obstacles to Overcome in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, the obstacles to peace remain in place. To give nascent talks a chance, the United States should use its leverage to press the parties to stop ongoing violence, end the de-facto humanitarian blockade of Tigray, and see the withdrawal of foreign forces.

Commentary by David Del Conte — February 10, 2022

Assessing Economic Crisis Response Options for Afghanistan

As Afghanistan's economic and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, the U.S. government and international stakeholders should identify and implement new proposals to sustain Afghanistan’s economy and support the humanitarian response.

Commentary by Jacob Kurtzer and Alex Zerden — February 9, 2022