🌍The 2024 World Humanitarian Day focuses on addressing civilian suffering, attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers, and impunity under international humanitarian law.
@ICVAnetwork
will be launching the
#NoMoreAttacks
campaign from 12-19 August to raise awareness and
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉Today marked a milestone for ICVA as we held our 19th General Assembly!
We're thrilled to announce the election of a new board who will lead us forward in the next 3 years. A huge thank you to the previous board for their great work over the past 3 years.
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There are more than 34 million girls, boys, women and men around the globe who are a step away from
#famine
.
ICVA along with 260+ NGOs call on governments to urgently increase aid to prevent famine.
We must
#fightfamine
NOW!
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📣JUST OUT: The World Development Report 2023 Migrants, Refugees, and Societies.
Thanks to NGOs,
@WorldBank
&
@InterActionOrg
for the dynamic exchanges with NGOs in the report drafting process last year.
▶️Check the report: .
#WDR2023
#ngos
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🚀Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Dr
@JEMunn
, as he begins his duties today. We look forward to working together to make humanitarian action more principled and effective.
🎯Learn more about ICVA:
#humanitarian
#leadership
#ngos
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ICVA's Director of Policy, Mirela Shuteriqi, met with Ms. Aga Regner
@UN_Women
Assistant Secretary-General & Deputy Executive Director to discuss
#Protection
of rights of
#girls
and
#women
in
#humanitarian
settings and the crucial role played by national women led organisations.
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📢📢53 NGOs and NGO networks have released a statement calling for an urgent and substantial step-up in funding and leadership to respond to the hunger crisis in the HoA.
Read the statement ➡️➡️
#humanitarian
#droughtinsomalia
#Hunger
#Ethiopia
#Kenya
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📢ICVA is part of the
@iascch
's Emergency Directors Group mission in
#Afghanistan
. 23million people face acute hunger and more than half of all children under 5 will live with acute malnutrition in 2022.
👉Collective
#humanitarian
action is urgently needed!
#AfghanistanCrisis
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📢ICVA members are actively involved globally with Education Cannot Wait (ECW).
🆕
@EduCannotWait
campaign amplifies compelling testimonies of children reached by
#ECW
investments! We call on donors to increase funding for ECW🔽
#ShareTheirVoices
#ActNow
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📢In partnership with
@IMC_Worldwide
& with support from the
@francediplo_EN
, ICVA is organising a 2 day regional symposium aimed at strengthening the capacity of NGOs to address the long-term impact of climate change on affected populations in East and Horn of Africa.
#climate
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📢This week we bid
#farewell
to our ED Ignacio Packer and wish him every success in his future endeavours. Ignacio has led the
@ICVAnetwork
in collective efforts to make
#humanitarian
action more principled and effective since 2018. He will be greatly missed.
#leadership
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Ignacio Packer opening the
#UNHCRNGOs
consultations in Geneva: "a unique opportunity to rethink partnership dynamics and propose action-oriented approaches. How will NGOs adapt themselves to new challenges and opportunities?"
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Challenges from COVID-19 bring new opportunities for
#TheFutureofCivilSociety
Organisations. ICVAs ED along with other leaders of civil society networks & platforms share their thoughts & identify possible new directions in a series of articles, read here:
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Registration is now OPEN for ICVA's 2023 Annual Conference!
📅Friday 17 March 2023
🎯Maison de la Paix, Geneva
Theme: The right time and the right place: Improving access to humanitarian quality funding.
Register now▶️
#ICVAconference2023
#humanitarian
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🚀Exciting news!
ICVA is pleased to announce that Dr
@JEMunn
will be our new Executive Director starting in November. We are thrilled to welcome Dr Munn to our team and look forward to his leadership and expertise.
🎯 Read our Bulletin for more details:
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📢Paper - The Grand Bargain 2.0 Explained
🎯The paper aims to support
#humanitarian
actors particularly
#NGOs
, to better understand and engage in this new phase of the
#GrandBargain
2.0 from 2021 – 2023.
Read in English & Chinese▶️🔗
#ICVAconference2023
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📢The Grand Bargain 2.0 Explained – An ICVA Briefing Paper
The paper aims to support
#humanitarian
actors particularly NGOs, to better understand and engage in this new phase of the Grand Bargain 2.0 from 2021 – 2023.
➡️➡️
#grandbargain
#ngos
#Finance
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‘There is a strong commitment by many of the signatories to continue working together on localisation, participation of affected communities & quality funding...,’ Mirela Shuteriqi, ICVA Ag. ED, at the
#GrandBargain
Annual Meeting.
ICVA statement▶️
#ngos
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"Strong partnership requires putting the affected population at the heart of our response. These partnerships are founded on respect, trust & recognition of the unique contributions each partner brings",
@NimoA_Hassan
,
@NGOConsortium
at ICVA regional workshop on partnerships.
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📢NEW: ICVA has put in place a 5-part episode on the
#GrandBargain
and it's realities. In the coming weeks, we will via our social media platforms take you on a journey on
#humanitarian
challenges, needs and delivery of
#aid
to affected populations globally.
Stay tuned!!
#ngos
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"We cannot take baby steps anymore, we need to put on our running shoes. We have to have the agility and change our organisations fast to build resilience of communities to brace the impacts of climate change and be more sustainable." Ignacio Packer, ICVA ED at
#ehf2023
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📢
@genevacall
has launched its new version of
#COVID
-19 Armed Non-State Actors’ Response Monitor that is more interactive, comprehensive, user friendly and offers users analytical data through a dashboard.
Explore it 👉
#conflict
#COVID19AB
#DataAnalytics
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"Humanitarian and climate actors stand united in this joint call for loss and damage finance to be additional to humanitarian finance and adequate to support communities affected by
#climate
change," Nishanie Jayamaha from ICVA at
@CANIntl
media briefing on
#LossAndDamage
Fund.
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ICVA has developed this paper to support dialogue on strengthening principled & effective humanitarian action by NGOs during the
#COVID19
response, with a focus on reinforcing local & national action wherever possible. See below to read!
#covidlocalisation
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"Localization is not just about listening to the voices of local NGOs, but also to those of the people we seek to assist. We must put their needs and aspirations at the center of
#humanitarian
efforts", ICVA ED
@JEMunn
at
@UNmigration
114th Session of the Council. [1/4]
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📢Registration is still open for the
#RHPW2023
. The event is an opportunity for humanitarian practitioners to share best practices, foster collaboration & strengthen partnerships for effective service delivery to affected people.
Register 👇
#humanitarian
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Azmat Khan
@Azmatsocial
"Local actors and communities are not short of capacities, they have the local knowledge and ability; however needs the collective support to implement and put this into action"
#EHF2023
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📢We have an impressive lineup of panelists at
@ICVAnetwork
's 29th Annual Conference in Geneva on 17th March addressing a range of timely and important issues.
▶️Check out the programme -
#ICVAconference2023
#humanitarian
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📢
@CANIntl
and ICVA invite you to sign-on to the Joint Call for Action by Humanitarian, Climate and Development Organizations on Loss and Damage Fund
📅 10 October
Read the Joint Call▶️
Sign-on your Organization▶️
#lossanddamage
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📌NEW: Second episode of a 5-part series on the Grand Bargain.
Title - Grand Bargain signatories and structure
➡️ In this episode we will look at the signatories and the structure of the Grand Bargain. [1/8]
#grandbargain
#humanitarianaid
#financing
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📢Ahead of the
#GrandBargain
Annual Meeting next week,
@ICVAnetwork
has published a paper on - The Grand Bargain 2.0 Explained, to support NGOs better understand and engage in this new phase of the Grand Bargain 2.0 from 2021 – 2023.
➡️➡️
#localisation
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📢📢IASC Statement on Accountability to Affected People
The statement affirms the commitment of the
@iascch
to ensure that Accountability to Affected People is central to principled humanitarian action.
Read more👉
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📢Check out our January bulletin for up-to date information on forced migration, humanitarian coordination and financing as well as climate action and safeguarding.
👉
Subscribe -
#humanitarian
#refugees
#ClimateAction
#safeguarding
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🎯ICVA's Annual Conference session on the future of the Grand Bargain explored insights & perspectives on how to make the most effective use of the platform to improve
#humanitarian
finance.
▶️Watch the recording:
#ICVAconference2023
#humanitarianfinancing
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📢ICVA 2022 Annual Report is out!
We reflect on our 60th anniversary & the 2030 strategy, highlighting our continued efforts in redefining our role and increasing our influence & impact on
#humanitarian
policy & practice to best meet
#local
needs.
Read▶️
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🎯To address the effects of climate change, we must coordinate efforts across the climate loss and damage financing and humanitarian response sectors.
Watch ICVA &
@PHAPassociation
webinar for more insight.
▶️🔗
#climate
#humanitarian
#lossanddamage
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🎯Looking to deepen your knowledge of
#humanitarian
issues?
Explore ICVA's Humanitarian Learning Stream. It includes webinars, short videos, and briefing papers that unpack vital humanitarian issues frequently faced by
#NGOs
.
▶️
#climateaction
#financing
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📢Join ICVA &
@PHAPassociation
for a webinar to discuss how the climate finance and humanitarian response can better work together to respond to
#climate
-related emergencies.
📅6 July
⏰15:00 - 16:30 CEST
▶️Register - 🔗
#lossanddamage
#humanitarian
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📢📌New Briefing Paper - The Grand Bargain 2.0 Explained
The paper aims to support
#humanitarian
actors particularly NGOs, to better understand and engage in this new phase of the Grand Bargain 2.0 from 2021 – 2023.
➡️➡️
#grandbargain
#ngos
#Finance
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🚀Webinar: Localisation and power shift
📅25 April
@tdh_org
is launching LocalLink Hub, an innovative platform to empower local communities and enhance collaboration with local and national actors worldwide.
📝 Register now!
#LocalLinkHub
#Localization
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At the Global
#RefugeeForum
2023,
#NGOs
call on accelerating the implementation of the Compact. It entails ensuring access to asylum, delivering on and expanding resettlement commitments, and providing alternative pathways.
Read the NGO statement ⬇️
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📢 We are looking for our next Executive Director and Head of Forced Migration.
Be part of an incredible team working towards making
#humanitarian
action more principled & effective.
⚡ Check more information and apply –
#hiring
#HIRINGNOW
#Diversity
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📢ICVA 2023 Annual Conference Opening Session
Speakers are framing the Annual Conference discussions to establish a common understanding of the humanitarian financing gap and challenges.
✅Check out more information -
#ICVAconference2023
#humanitarian
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Coming Soon!!! On Monday, 14 October,
@ICVAnetwork
and
@AcademyHum
, are proud to publish “Unpacking Localization”. A paper which aims to support local, national and international NGOs to ‘unpack’ localization in a constructive manner. Check it out Monday!
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In Martin Luther King's words, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’’” On
#WorldhumanitarianDay2022
, let us continue working together to advocate for the wellbeing of people impacted by crises.
#ItTakesAVillage
.
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📢 Call for Applications for the Interagency Community Outreach and Communication Fund on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
📅31 August 2023
Visit the PSEA Outreach Fund website and fill out the application form.
▶️
#safeguarding
#psea
#ngos
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Humanitarian financing is a constant struggle, but innovative solutions can help bridge the gap. At day 2 of
#RHPW2023
, we're discussing ways to diversify funding sources and engage with the private sector, diaspora, climate funds & new donors.
#LocallyLedAid
Check the Agenda👇
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#ICVAconference2024
Session 1: The Erosion of Trust and Principled Humanitarian Action
⏲️10:15 - 12:00 CET
Our speakers will explore how to build trust and promote IHL in an increasingly polarized and divided world. Join us.
▶️
#HumanitarianAction
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🔸
#COVID19
🔸Rising humanitarian needs
🔸Access restrictions
In 2020, humanitarians are being tested like never before. Today on
#WorldHumanitarianDay
, we thank the dedication of our
#RealLifeHeroes
who’ve kept on delivering for those who need it most.
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🎯ICVA's Annual Conference session on the future of the Grand Bargain explored insights & perspectives on how to make the most effective use of the platform to improve
#humanitarian
finance.
Watch the recording:
#ICVAconference2023
#humanitarianfinancing
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"We need to discuss with African countries on humanitarian issues and organize an African Humanitarian Forum with African Union"
#EHF2023
@icvanetwork
@MinataSAMATE
NGO AMSS, Burkina Faso
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🎯We wish you a happy new year filled with health and peace!
This year we are looking forward to share more resources, engage and work together to make humanitarian action more principled & effective.
Explore our resources -
#happynewyear
#humanitarian
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📢Online - NGO Statements delivered at the 87th UNHCR Standing Comm. meeting on international protection, statelessness, solutions &
@Refugees
engagement with IDPs.
▶️
Thanks
#NGOs
for your input and
@HelpAge
,
@nationality4all
,
@institute_si
for drafting.
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🌍The
#climate
crisis is more than just an environmental concern; it's a humanitarian crisis. ICVA's compendium offers insights on resilience, risk analysis, mitigation and more. Empowering organizations with essential knowledge to initiate swift action👇
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First session finished! We appreciate all NGO partners participating with questions and comments on a range of different topics & Issues: UNICEF’s future planning, partnership, funding, localization, sharing risk, advocacy, etc.
#ICVAnetwork
#UNICEF
#NGOConsultation2019
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📢Ready to take your humanitarian knowledge to the next level?
@ICVAnetwork
's Humanitarian Learning Stream offers free courses on a variety of pressing
#humanitarian
issues. Explore the free courses and start your learning journey today👇
#climate
#ngos
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📢Happening Tomorrow
Join us for the commemoration of the ICVA 60th anniversary. We will reflect on the past 60 years and look into the future.
⏲️3:00 - 4:00 pm CEST
Register ➡️
#ICVAat60
#humanitarian
#Anniversary
@ACBAR_AFG
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"A month after the launch of the report "Shining a Light on Internal Displacement" who will carry the torch and where? We need a clear road towards targets and with clear milestones."
@JaneBackhurst
, ICVA Chair reflections at the
@GP2point0
@swiss_un
#IDPs
event.
@IDPs_Panel
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📢 Save the date! 18 May 2022
ICVA will be commemorating its 60th
#anniversary
on 18 May 2022. There will be an on-line event and in person reception in Geneva. There will also be events in ICVA’s four regional hubs scheduled for different dates.
join us👉
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Our annual conference is a month away!! Let’s hear from our members! What do you think the
#humanitarian
community - donors, partners, philanthropies, policy makers - should be doing to help NGOs share the burden of risk?
#ICVAConference2020
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🌐 Today, the ICVA 19th General Assembly is in progress. We are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new board and engaging in important discussions about future initiatives. Stay tuned for updates!
#ICVA
#ICVAboard
#ICVAconference2024
#humanitarian
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Today is our
#ICVAConference2019
. It is also the day for our NGO coordination online resource centre to unveil its new look! Easy access to guidance documents and upcoming events here:
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The
#climate
crisis is a humanitarian crisis that is increasingly impacting the lives of millions of people & our ecosystem.
@ICVAnetwork
has compiled a comprehensive compendium of resources to help organizations take action on the
#climatecrisis
.
▶️🔗
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ICVA is happy to join
@CHS_Alliance
in the launch of a stronger Core Humanitarian Standard, putting crisis-affected individuals and communities at the forefront of global aid efforts.
#Humanitarian
🌍 Today marks a pivotal moment in aid efforts worldwide as we launch a stronger Core Humanitarian Standard, placing crisis-affected individuals and communities at the forefront of our work.
🤝✨Learn more about the stronger CHS & show your support: