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Welcome to News at HQAI! Here you can dive into a collection of stories from audited, strategic and financial partners, from auditors and people affected by crisis who share their experience of working with us. We appreciate the insight of others on our work as independent auditor in the humanitarian and development sector.

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LOCAL New Project

DRC, in collaboration with HQAI, ICVA, and SPONG, announces the launch of the project named LOCAL: LOwering CompliAnce burdens for Local and national associations.

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Intermediary Impact Study Report

The promising results are out: Measuring CHS commitments leads to stronger accountability and improved quality.

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Stronger CHS Out

The Core Humanitarian Standard has been refreshed! This globally recognised standard sets the bar for how aid organisations should work with people and communities. Discover the changes.

News posts

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The Subsidy Fund is revolutionising organisations

November 2020

TPO Uganda's take on independent verification against the CHS.

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2020 HQAI donor round table

November 2020

The participants at the annual October donor round table discussed the importance of the CHS and independent quality assurance. Read the report here.

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Podcast on Humanitarian Standards

October 2020

Listen to the Rethinking Development #Podcast on Humanitarian Standards.

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safeguarding - new scandal

October 2020

New allegations against sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers point - again - to the unacceptable.

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Humanitarian Accountability Report 2020

October 2020

The Humanitarian Accountability Report (#HAR2020) is out! Access the full report here.

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Join the launch of the Humanitarian Accountability Report on 6th October

September 2020

Launch of the Humanitarian Accountability Report (#HAR2020) gives answers.

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UK Strategy on PSEAH endorses the CHS and HQAI

September 2020

The UK Strategy on PSEAH firmly endorses the CHS as a standard and HQAI as the body delivering verification against the CHS and improving capacity for local NGOs.

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New CHS Verification Scheme launched

June 2020

Learn more about the recently launched CHS verification scheme.

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Elissa Goucem's experience as an auditor

April 2019

An auditor's testimonial.

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Does the humanitarian sector need an Ombudsman?

September 2018

Initiatives to strengthen quality and accountability have been launched and mechanisms have been institutionalised. The state of play today.

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CHS story of change series – Medair’s environmental commitment

June 2020

Here CHS Alliance member Medair shares insights into what they are doing to meet Commitment Nine of the CHS.

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CHS story of change series – CAFOD’s partnership model

July 2020

Here CHS Alliance member CAFOD shares insights into how they are working with partners to meet Commitment Five of the CHS.