When Government Stops: The Human Security Impact of U.S. Shutdowns

On December 3, 2025, the Humanitarian Action Initiative partnered with the Athena Initiative and the Student Consortium on Women, Peace & Security for an evening panel on the humanitarian consequences of U.S. government shutdowns. Dr. Maryam Deloffre, Bejan Foretia, and Sara Kidibu discussed the real-world impacts on disaster response, public health, and civil rights.