7 Documents
NGO Fora Advocacy Guide
Advocacy
While each NGO fora is unique in its membership, structure, scope and strategic direction, this brief guide to delivering joint advocacy has been developed to be relevant to humanitarian NGO fora of any size or scale. The components within the guide can be used together, or individually, and may be...
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 46-182
Emergency response , Humanitarian coordination
General Assembly Resolution 46/182 led to the creation of the Department of Humanitarian Affairs (DHA). It focuses on the strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian emergency assistance of the United Nations.
ADSP-ICVA – Explainer to the Support Platform for the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees
Forced migration
This Explainer, a collaboration between the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) and the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP), aims to provide clear guidance on the Support Platform for the Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees. It offers insights on how NGOs and others can...
Principles of Effective COVID-19 Vaccination Response in Humanitarian Contexts
COVID-19
The paper outlines six principles intended to enhance pandemic responses for the current situation and potential future outbreaks.
The Evolution of Syrian NGO Networks – Their Role in Humanitarian Response and Long-term Prospects
Advocacy
This study is part of the larger Syrian NGO Network Engagement and Partnership Programme, carried out by ICVA in strategic partnership with UNDP Syria. It aims to document the evolution of Syrian NGO networks over time, emphasizing how they have played a role in collective advocacy work and...
Guidance For NGO Speakers: OCHA Member State Briefings
Advocacy , Humanitarian principles
ICVA is committed to ensuring the voices of local actors and crisis-affected people are at the centre of global advocacy initiatives. Our work aims to ensure consistent NGO representation, and particular local NGO representation at humanitarian briefings, policy fora and dialogues with UN agencies,...