📢 Save the date and register: Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) Asia Pacific 2025 Registrations are now open for the RHPW 2025 that will take place in person from 8–10 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand under the theme “Reframing…
Voluntary return refers to a situation in which refugees can return in safety and dignity to their country of origin and benefit from national protection. Voluntary return, or voluntary repatriation is one of the three UNHCR recognized durable solutions alongside local integration (in which…
Overview & objectives of the event: As the humanitarian sector intensifies its focus on localisation and operational efficiency, pooled funds have been identified as a vital tool to drive these goals forward: The Humanitarian Reset proposes that one-third of global…
In Yemen, where conflict and crisis have deeply fractured communities, women-led and women’s rights organizations (WLOs/WROs) are on the frontlines—delivering lifesaving services, advocating for protection, and reaching women and girls in the hardest-to-access areas. Yet, despite their critical role, these…
Background Despite progress in publishing financial and programmatic data, publicly available humanitarian financial data remains patchy and opaque. While many international NGOs report data through platforms like the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) and the Financial Tracking Service (FTS), the…
Overview of event: Humanitarian principles are the cornerstone of effective humanitarian action. However, the reality of delivering aid in complex, high-pressure environments often challenges these principles. Humanitarian organisations, regardless of location, face similar obstacles in negotiating access, overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, and…
ICVA is pleased to invite members and partners to join a presentation by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of their innovative new project, the International Humanitarian Law – Compliance Monitoring Database (ICMD). Launched in October 2024, the ICMD aims is an ambitious project…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The Advocacy & Communications Team (ACT) is co-chaired by OCHA and ICVA, bringing together advocacy, policy and communications focal points from UN agencies, NGOs, NGO fora and networks, IFIs, and the Red Cross/Crescent Movement. These monthly meetings focus on advancing…
The ICVA General Assembly is a key annual event where members come together to make important decisions that shape the network’s future. Previously held every three years, the General Assembly is now held annually to foster more frequent engagement and…
Areas of Common Concern Accountability to Affected Populations Climate Crisis Inclusion Localisation and Coordination Integrating Security Risk Management Across Humanitarian Action Anticipatory Action Organisational Culture and Power Relations Nexus Environment Emergency Response in a Pandemic
Exploring the landscape of humanitarianism over the next 15 years, including key drivers and worldviews. Join us for the first seminar in our series, where we aim to explore the drivers of change and diverse worldviews that impact the aid…
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