20 years ago today, 17 Action Contre la Faim aid workers were killed in Muttur, Sri Lanka. Their families are still waiting for justice. ACF continues to call for accountability for this unresolved crime.

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Le 4 août 2006, 17 de nos collègues ont été exécutés à #Muttur, au Sri Lanka. Vingt ans plus tard, leurs familles attendent toujours la vérité et la justice. À travers un nouveau rapport, elles témoignent pour que leur mémoire ne soit jamais oubliée 👇 shorturl.at/H3cOP

"Send them back" chants in the European Parliament are unacceptable. With 64 civil society organisations, we're calling on President Roberta Metsola to condemn the growing normalisation of racist, anti-migrant and anti-LGBTI rhetoric in Parliament. Zero tolerance for hate speech.

Civil society coalition calls on Metsola to address rise in discriminatory rhetoric in the European Parliament | ILGA-Europe

A coalition of civil society organisations has today urged European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to act against discriminatory rhetoric in the EP.

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🔗 Read our VOICE statement on the EU's Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid bit.ly/EUcommunicat...

💬 Last week, we joined the DG ECHO Partners’ Dialogue, a key moment for humanitarian partners to discuss how to strengthen #HumanitarianAction. After speaking at the event, our colleague Annalisa Bezzi shared her main takeaway. 🎥 Watch below. @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu @voiceeu.bsky.social

A new chapter for the VOICE Board of Directors. At the #VOICEGA26 VOICE members elected five new Board members who will help guide the network's direction and priorities in the years ahead. Congratulations to you all!

What role should the EU play in a world marked by growing humanitarian needs, geopolitical fragmentation and increasing pressure on humanitarian funding? We were pleased to exchange with DG ECHO Director-General Maciej Popowski at #VOICEGA26.

We are excited that tomorrow’s #VOICEGA26 programme will feature contributions from Director-General of DG ECHO Maciej Popowski, Irish COHAFA Representative Niall Cremen, @lisamusiol.bsky.social, Head of EU Affairs at @crisisgroup.org, & Sara Pantuliano, Chief Executive of @odi.global.

📢 VOICE reaction to the Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid VOICE calls on EU institutions to safeguard humanitarian principles, support NGOs and local actors, protect humanitarian funding, and ensure that HA is never instrumentalised for political purposes. 🔗 bit.ly/EUcommunicat...

The #VOICEGA2026 is around the corner! The VOICE General Assembly is a key moment for our network, it’s a time to come together, share experiences and exchange priorities, strategies and perspectives. We look forward to welcoming our members!

🗞️ We are pleased to see VOICE featured in the latest @devex.com article on the next #MFF and the future of Global Europe financing. Story by: @jessechaselubitz.bsky.social

📰 VOICE Director @mariagroenewald.bsky.social was interviewed by Alain Boinet for Défis Humanitaires. 🧷 Read the interview here: defishumanitaires.com/2026/05/27/e...

Did you know that the same humanitarian supplies can be purchased at very different prices by different organisations? This paper shows how humanitarian organisations can work together more effectively and make limited resources go further. 🧷 hulo.coop/delivering-b...

In #Sudan, Emergency Response Rooms are often the first to respond where #humanitarian access is constrained. Read the article by our member @stvluchteling.bsky.social on solidarity, first responders, and rethinking humanitarian partnerships in the VOICE Out Loud #40 🔗https://bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

Looking back at moments from last year's VOICE General Assembly as we prepare to gather again! ✨ In just two weeks, VOICE members will come together in Brussels to exchange and reflect. Follow us to stay updated! #VOICEGA26

🎥 As part of the latest edition of VOICE Out Loud, VOICE Director @mariagroenewald.bsky.social interviewed @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social. 🧷 Read the full interview and discover the issue: bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

💡 What role can the private sector play in humanitarian action? In VOICE Out Loud #40, @eu.rescue.org explores how partnerships with businesses, startups, investors, and financial institutions can help support vulnerable communities and build more resilient humanitarian systems. bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

The crisis in Northern #Mozambique may no longer make headlines, but millions of people are still facing violence, displacement and extreme humanitarian needs. Failure to act now will cost far more in human lives and future recovery. 🧷Read the articlre by WeWorld in the VOICE Out Loud magazine.

Palestinian civilians continue to face violence, displacement, and the loss of basic conditions needed to survive. At our country exchange meeting, we heard testimonies highlighting the urgent need to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and uphold IHL. @actionaides.bsky.social

We would like to congratulate our member WeWorld on their film EveryDay in Gaza! EveryDay in Gaza offers an intimate portrait of life in the Gaza Strip through the daily struggles of the Farra family and Wafa, a woman caring for vulnerable children. 🧷https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Tnj2H0_fY

How can the humanitarian system reach those in need if funding does not keep pace with growing crises? Funding needs to be predictable, needs-based, and protected from diversion. Because behind the numbers are real people with real needs.

💡@concernworldwide.bsky.social on building resilience in Niger & Afghanistan. From education in conflict zones to women-led businesses, their work shows how long-term, flexible support helps communities regain self-reliance. 🧷The article in the VOICE Out Loud #40: bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

New VOICE briefing is out now! Why diversity, complementarity & local leadership matter for the EU humanitarian action? Because no crisis – and no response – is the same. 🧷https://bit.ly/NGOBriefingComplementarity

According to the @drcngo.bsky.social, 6.7 million more people could be displaced by the end of 2026. 💡DRC’s experience shows that empowering communities to become self-reliant is key to breaking cycles of displacement and building more resilient futures. 🔗 VOL #40: bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

It’s a wrap! After three months, the #HumanitarianActionWorks campaign comes to a close. We shared real stories, showed real impact, and made one thing clear: humanitarian action works. Because behind every funding decision are real lives. 👏Thank you to all members for amplifying this campaign!

🤝 Last week, VOICE President @paulinechetcuti.bsky.social met with Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social to exchange on their partnership and today’s evolving geopolitical context. Thank you, Commissioner, for this constructive exchange and continued partnership.

How does the HDP nexus work in practice? Have a look at the case of Myanmar! In this article, VOICE member CESVI shows how humanitarian action, development and peacebuilding can come together in highly fragile contexts. 🔗 bit.ly/3Z1LSdx

Millions displaced, facing hunger, violence, and loss. Sudan is one of the world’s largest and most neglected humanitarian crises. VOICE calls for urgent international action. Sudan cannot wait. #AllEyesOnSudan

🤝 At the DEVE Committee, VOICE highlighted growing pressure on humanitarian action. 3 takeaways: 1️⃣ Keep humanitarian action needs-based 2️⃣ Ensure predictable funding #MFF 3️⃣ Protect diverse humanitarian actors Thanks to @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social for chairing

🗞️ VOICE in the media yet again! We're proud to be featured in The Brussels Times, highlighting a simple fact: 👉 #HumanitarianActionWorks 🔗 The article: www.brusselstimes.com/opinions/206...

In this video for the Humanitarian Action Works campaign, Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social delivers a clear and urgent message: International Humanitarian Law must be upheld and applied in all circumstances. #HumanitarianActionWorks