Welcome to the IASC
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) is the primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance. It is a unique forum involving the key UN and non-UN humanitarian partners. The IASC was established in June 1992 in response to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 46/182 on the strengthening of humanitarian assistance.
Humanitarians in action
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IASC Working Group meeting
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IASC Working Group meeting
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Working Group meeting
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IASC Principals meeting 7-8 June 2016, Washington, D.C.
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The Grand Bargain - A Shared Commitment to Better Serve People in Need
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USG Stephen O'Brien meets with children while on mission in Turkey: Credit: OCHA/ Iason Foounten
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Displaced children often drop out of school. Credits: OCHA/V. Prekabo
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A baby eats a piece of bread while his mother waits for the food distributions in Chikhwawa district, Malawi Credit: OCHA/Tamara
Upcoming Meetings
Updates
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August 18, 2016
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June 21, 2016
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June 17, 2016
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June 17, 2016
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March 3, 2016
Recently Updated Documents
- Presentation - Advancing the Outcomes of the World Humanitarian Summit and the Agenda for Humanity
- Presentation - IASC Reference Group for Gender in Humanitarian Action
- Agenda Ad Hoc IASC Principals meeting on Central African Republic
- Agenda ad hoc IASC Principals meeting on Syria
- Agenda Ad Hoc IASC WG July 2014
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Talking with Humanitarian Leaders: Jamie McGoldrick
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