Guest commentary in German daily Tagesspiegel
Europe has committed itself to the humanitarian principles of neutral aid for people in greatest need. It can strengthen its foreign policy and humanitarian profile by defending these values – writes CHA Director Ralf Südhoff in this guest article for German daily Tagesspiegel.
Neglected crises and a world in transition
On 3 June 2025 Ralf Südhoff moderates the launch of Norwegian Refugee Council’s annual report on the world’s ten most neglected displacement crises.
Sonja Hövelmann at parliamentary briefing
At a parliamentary breakfast in the Bundestag, Sonja Hövelmann as well as Dr Ina Heusgen, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office gave an input on the end of USAID and Germany’s role in strengthening and reforming an eroding humanitarian system.
CHAtroom #21 – Humanitarian action in turbulent times
Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, in an interview with Ralf Südhoff on the current controversies surrounding humanitarian action and development cooperation.
Sonja Hövelmann in German media about USAID
In a couple of interviews Sonja Hövelmann explained what the shutdown of USAID means for global development and humanitarian action.
CHA Conference 2025
| Date: | 25.06.2025 - 26.06.2025 |
| Time: | all-day |
| Location: |
Berlin Kreuzberg |
The CHA Conference 2025 will take place on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Berlin Kreuzberg with a focus on "Contested Aid - Power Shifts, Politicisation and Prioritisation". Get your ticket now!
Exchange with Hibak Kalfan
| Date: | 05.06.2025 |
| Time: | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Location: |
Berlin Mitte |
On 5 June CHA invites its members to a confidential exchange with Hibak Kalfan, Executive Director, NEAR.