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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 1d

Great event with insightful discussions on how the EU can better support those affected by displacement in Latin America!

Plan International EU @planeu.bsky.social · 1d

🔵On 6 Oct, Jessica Vidales Ferro of LAC RMD Coalition, was in Brussels presenting preliminary findings on Latin America’s displacement crisis to @espanaenue.bsky.social
and joining a roundtable with @voiceeu.bsky.social
to discuss how #EUfunding can address this urgent challenge.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 2d

🗓️ VOICE at AidEx 2025
📍 Geneva | 🕐 22 October
👉Workshop: Humanitarian truth under fire - Tackling disinformation and misinformation in crises

Join us for this interactive session, bringing together experts to share practical strategies for countering false narratives in crisis contexts.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 2d

Across Latin America, millions are rebuilding their lives in the face of displacement.

👉 Swipe to discover an inspiring Nexus story of resilience, innovation, and peacebuilding from Colombia 🍪

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Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 3d

📣 DRC’s EU Representation Office in Brussels is hiring!

We're looking for a motivated and committed EU Partnership Intern to join our team!

📅 Applications close: 17 October 2025
🔗 Apply now: brnw.ch/21wWnVN

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 3d

📷 Looking for what to do in Brussels?

Check out Forgotten Crises, a powerful photo exhibition at the Géopolis Centre in Brussels, shedding light on humanitarian crises in #Haiti, #Yemen, #Congo, and #Sudan.

@caritasintbe.bsky.social, @caritaseuropa.bsky.social & @justiceetpaix.bsky.social.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 8d

📢The 39th edition of VOICE Out Loud is out now!

With an interview from EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
and contributions from @adradeutschland.bsky.social, @hias.org, @genevacall.org, & @medicosdelmundo.bsky.social.

👉 Read here: bit.ly/4gLfdRs

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 12d

Caroline Correia, Junior Advocacy Officer at VOICE, spoke at the closing panel on Perspectives and Commitments, alongside:

🎙️ Lisa Amon (CDCS – Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)
🎙️ @stanbonnet.bsky.social (Triangle Génération Humanitaire)
🎙️ Véronique de Geoffroy (Groupe URD)

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 12d

📅 VOICE joined the 18th Universités d’Automne de l’Humanitaire, bringing together NGOs, Global South representatives, and donors.

We stressed the urgency for the next #MFF to ensure strong, predictable support for #humanitarian actors.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 15d

VOICE members that are among the signatories: @genevacall.org @careorg.bsky.social @savechildreneu.bsky.social @actioncontrelafaim.bsky.social @drcngo.bsky.social @solidarites-int.bsky.social @concernworldwide.bsky.social @adraeurope.bsky.social @handicapinter-fr.bsky.social @nrc-global.bsky.social

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 15d

Hunger, floods, disease, and underfunding are pushing millions to the brink.

Humanitarian organisations, including many VOICE members, have signed a joint statement at the UN GA urging world leaders not to overlook Yemen’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3WbvIwB

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 We joined @icvanetwork.bsky.social, our members @hias.org, @solidarites-int.bsky.social, @oxfam.be, @nrc-global.bsky.social and 270+ organisations in urging states to uphold, not undermine, international law.

📄 Read the Open Letter here: bit.ly/4mo26qx

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 21d

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
acknowledged the humanitarian catastrophe in #Gaza. But words must be followed by urgent action. We call on the EU & its Member States to:
• Uphold IHL
• Protect civilians & humanitarian workers
• Ensure unimpeded humanitarian access.

⌛ The time to act is now.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 24d

📣 VOICE is hiring!

We’re looking for a Junior Communication Assistant to join our Brussels Secretariat. You’ll support digital comms, content creation & EU humanitarian advocacy.

📍 Location: Brussels
📅 Contract: Full-time, 9 October 2025 – end of March 2026
📝 Apply by 19 Sept: bit.ly/4nA2AuU

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 28d

@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu acknowledged the #humanitarian catastrophe in #Gaza in her State of the Union speech. VOICE welcomes EU measures but calls for urgent action to protect civilians, uphold IHL, and allow humanitarian action to reach those in need.

🧷Read our full reaction here: bit.ly/46mz98D

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 29d

💬Last week, @mariagroenewald.bsky.social
met with @baerbelkofler.bsky.social (BMZ) on bridging humanitarian action & development cooperation. This exchange advances our advocacy for people-centred approaches, the HDP Nexus, and long-term EU commitments.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 29d

On International Day to Protect Education from Attack, we reaffirm the crucial role of education – even in the hardest contexts. VOICE is proud of members like @planbelgium.bsky.social
@savechildreneu.bsky.social @hias.org, and many more, who keep learning alive in crises.

🟠 Education brings hope.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 The Aid Worker Security Report 2025 is out.
2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarians.
We must do more to protect those who risk everything to help others.
#ActForHumanity

Humanitarian Outcomes @humoutcomes.bsky.social · Aug 19

2025 Aid Worker Security Report - Defenceless: Aid worker security amid the humanitarian funding collapse, is now available for download here - humanitarianoutcomes.org/AWSR_2025
#WHD2025 #ActForHumanity #Notatarget @unocha.org
@abbystoddard.bsky.social

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Cordaid @cordaid.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Sunday evening, a 6.0 magnitude #earthquake hit #Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2,000.

Cordaid Afghanistan’s local partners are on the ground, supporting UN teams as they assess the damage and identify needs: a crucial first step toward emergency relief.

Afghanistan severely hit by earthquake: Cordaid's partners assess the damage and prepare humanitarian action - Cordaid International

A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed more than 800 people and injured over 2,000. Cordaid’s local partners are on the ground.

www.cordaid.org

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Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · Sep 1

An earthquake has struck Afghanistan late last night. So far, at least 622 have been reported killed and damage is extensive.

All local DRC staff are accounted for and well. DRC team has deployed teams to Kunar and Nangahar provinces for initial assessments for response.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand united in demanding that Member States #ActForHumanity.

It is time to confront the impunity for violations of International Humanitarian Law and protect those who risk everything to save lives.

How much do you need to see before you #ActForHumanity?

UN Humanitarian @unocha.org · Aug 18

To those with power and influence.

Last year, we called on you to act:
🔴Respect the rules of war.
🔴Protect humanitarians and civilians.
🔴End impunity.

Nothing changed.

How much more suffering will you ignore?

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we urge you to #ActForHumanity – now.

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Oxfam Intermón @oxfamintermon.org · Aug 19

📍 Hoy es el #DíaMundialdelaAsistenciaHumanitaria.

Donde hay necesidad, hay respuesta.
Confirmamos asistencia, sin importar lo difícil que sea llegar.

Porque la ayuda humanitaria no es un gesto puntual:
es un compromiso sostenido con la dignidad y la vida. ✊

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Cordaid @cordaid.bsky.social · Aug 19

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we invite you to swipe through the words of our colleagues working in humanitarian crises around the world.

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Aug 19

⚠️ Humanitarian workers & the people they serve are being failed. This #WHD, we urge the EU & its member states to uphold #IHL, protect civilians & aid workers, and ensure conditions for humanitarians to save lives. #ActForHumanity

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Aug 19

Every day, humanitarian workers risk their lives to support people in need, often in the most dangerous conditions.

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we call on Member States to #ActForHumanity and ensure their protection.
Remember that humanitarians are #NotATarget!

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨 Access is shrinking, humanitarian workers are under attack. VOICE calls on EU actors to protect humanitarian space and remove barriers for NGOs.
#ActForHumanity

🔗 You can read the 2024 VOICE Policy Resolution here: bit.ly/voice-policy...

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