Collaborating for Effective Humanitarian Action
ICVA
Virtual event
Africa region
Middle East and North Africa region
Asia region
Latin America
ICVA
The International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) was established in 1962 as the successor organisation of the Conference on Non-Governmental Organizations interested in Migration, the Standing Conference for Voluntary Agencies Working for Refugees, and the International Committee for World Refugee Year.
This year, ICVA will be commemorating its 60th anniversary on Wednesday, 18 May 2022 through an on-line event and in person reception in Geneva. There will also be events in ICVA’s four regional hubs (Africa, Asia and Pacific, MENA and Latin America) scheduled for different dates.
For 60 years we have remained committed to our mission of making humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.
The External Impact Study concludes that ICVA has had significant impact whether viewing the work through the lens of the Focus Areas, the defined ways of working, the documented added value of ICVA or the collective achievements of the ICVA members, the ICVA board and the ICVA Secretariat team. The commemoration will be an opportunity to reflect on our past, present and future as well as re-enforce the ICVA 2030 ambitions.
Transformations from past, present to future: NGO perspectives
60th commemoration in-person reception
Regional events: All ICVA regional hubs will plan ICVA 60th commemoration events.
Agenda:
3:00 pm – Opening by Ignacio Packer, ICVA Executive Director
3:05 pm – A chat with former Executive Directors
3:25 pm – A panel discussion around the topics of the transformations (present and future)
4:25 pm – Wrap up by Jane Backhurst, Chair of ICVA board
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Transformation
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Speaker |
Transformation 1: our rootedness in principled humanitarian action
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Lisa K. Piper, ACBAR, Afghanistan |
Transformation 2: our ability to evolve, confront and respond to the impacts of climate change and take our responsibilities in mitigating the root causes
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Balla Moussa Sidibe, Regional Director, CARE International – West Africa (Africa)
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Transformation 3: the value we all bring due to our proximity to people in crises
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Ghida Anani, ABAAD, Lebanon |
Transformation 4: our strength in collective diversity
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Luis Enrique Gonzalez Araiza, Executive Director, Dignidad y Justicia en el Camino A.C., Mexico |
Transformation 5: our collaborative advantage to increase our impact
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Samer Daoudi, Policy Adviser, Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO), OPT |
ICVA Secretariat perspectives
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Mirela Shuteriqi, Director of Policy, ICVA
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Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
Evelyn brings extensive experience in advocating for children’s rights and influencing key decision-makers at both national and international levels. Her work has involved engagements with bodies like the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and various governmental entities in Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Spain. She has served in prominent roles within public institutions including the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health. Additionally, Evelyn has held senior positions in renowned organizations within the United Nations System (UNDP, UNICEF, UNV, ROC, World Bank), the European Union, and other international institutions such as the Red Cross, EveryChild, and Plan International. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Gender and Equality Policies from the University of Valencia, Spain, a Master’s in Human Development from FLACSO, Argentina, a Master’s in International Cooperation from the University of Salamanca, Spain, alongside a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Marcos University in Peru.
This review provides a decade-by-decade snapshot of ICVA’s first 60 years. It tells the story of its birth, evolution and maturity as an international mechanism for NGO humanitarian cooperation, highlighting changing areas of focus, core activities and major achievements.
There are two versions – a downloadable pdf, and an interactive online version.
Reaching middle age prompts many to start reflecting on their past. The same has been true with ICVA as it moved well into its forties. Over the years, ICVA, like any organisation, has kept track of its history, growth, and development. Two short histories of ICVA were previously written – the latest one being when ICVA turned 25. We felt that, more than 20 years later, it was time to produce a more comprehensive narrative of the story of ICVA.
In 1987 we commemorated our 25th anniversary. This was a testimony of our growth in membership and our work around addressing key issues of concern to NGOs involved in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation.
A brief history on the beginning of the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA). This document was published in 1977.