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With an unprecedented number of humanitarian crises around the world, the Humanitarian Agenda is committed to inform policy solutions to novel humanitarian challenges through expert dialogue and analysis and to developing and advancing avenues for improving humanitarian response and increasing humanitarian access.

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Mitigating Financial Access Challenges

Nonprofits experience significant difficulties transferring funds for humanitarian and peacebuilding activities in areas with the presence of sanctioned actors. Ensuring financial access requires close cooperation between the nonprofit, governmental, and financial sectors.

Report by Jacob Kurtzer , Sue Eckert , and Sierra Ballard — October 25, 2022

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Addressing the Needs of Central American Asylum Seekers and Vulnerable Migrants

Please join the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda and as we host Kelly Clements, Erol Yayboke, and Ralph Merriam for a discussion on conditions in the region and both government and civil society responses to the needs of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Daniel F. Runde , Erol Yayboke , Kelly Clements , Ralph Merriam , and Nancy Izzo Jackson — March 3, 2021

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Protection in Northern Syria

The Syrian conflict continues to create protection risks for millions across the country. The U.S. government must make policy and programmatic changes to support a more resilient population through engaging with local organizations and increasing funding for protection.

Commentary by Global Communities Protection Staff in Syria and Emily Galloway — March 2, 2021

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Civilians in the Crosshairs: The Cost of a Decade of Impunity in Syria

A decade of conflict in Syria has been defined by a flouting of international humanitarian law and deliberate harm to civilians. Accountability is needed to break a cycle of impunity and prevent the war in Syria from setting a precedent for conflicts across the globe.

Commentary by Rehana Zawar Ali and Mazen Kewara — March 2, 2021

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Access to All Syrians Must Be at the Heart of All Syria Policy

As humanitarian needs persist in Syria’s decade-long conflict, the needs of Syrians must be the guiding compass for policymakers to ensure there is unimpeded access to all Syrians across the entire country.

Commentary by Basma Alloush and Oula Mashfj — February 23, 2021

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Restoring Humanitarian Access in Ethiopia

Humanitarian organizations, and the international community, continue to demand full cooperation from the Ethiopian government to allow unfettered access, with limited results.

Event by Jacob Kurtzer , Judd Devermont , Jan Egeland , Catherine Wiesner , and Daniel Bekele — February 22, 2021

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Colombia Makes History by Offering Protective Status to Displaced Venezuelans

Colombia’s recent decision to provide temporary protective status to 1.7 million Venezuelans in the country should bring migrants out of the shadows and facilitate the social and economic integration of Venezuelans who have fled their home country's humanitarian crisis.

Critical Questions by Erol Yayboke , Jacob Kurtzer , Hannah Davin , and Molly Naylor-Komyatte — February 19, 2021

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Covid-19: Compounding 10 Years of Health Crises in Syria

The Covid-19 pandemic in Syria has created a crisis within a crisis. With a destroyed health system and deeply vulnerable population, Syria’s dire humanitarian situation is now compounded by Covid-19.

Commentary by Amany Qaddour and Kat Fallon — February 18, 2021

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Addressing the Growing Hunger Crisis in Syria

While a political settlement in Syria remains elusive, a life-threatening food security crisis threatens millions. As the new U.S. administration begins its term, it should increase the effectiveness of the aid response to reduce hunger and promote long-term recovery.

Commentary by Ali* (*Pseudonym for staff based in Syria) , Mohamad* (*Pseudonym for staff based in Syria) , and Kari Reid — February 18, 2021

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Syria’s Economic Collapse and Its Impact on the Most Vulnerable

The conflict in Syria has had a significant negative impact on the economic outlook for many Syrians. Regional financial crises, sanctions, and a spiraling inflation situation warrant a closer look at the financial cost of the war.

Commentary by Barrett Alexander and Ahlam* (*Pseudonym for staff based in Syria) — February 18, 2021

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