In terms of humanitarian assistance, the various humanitarian agencies and institutions continue to work to assist displaced persons.

(a) Humanitarian assistance from the specialized agencies, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system

(a) Humanitarian assistance from the specialized agencies, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system

(a) Humanitarian assistance from the specialized agencies, organizations and bodies of the United Nations system

Inter Agency Standing Committee and its Task Force on Gender and Humanitarian Assistance

WFP worked to strengthen the coordination and effectiveness of inter agency humanitarian efforts through its participation in the IASC.

Assistance is provided through diplomatic contacts, inter agency collaboration and humanitarian networks.

This was however partially offset by increased outreach by humanitarian agencies and an increase in United Nations agency presence.

Our country is carrying out such activities together with international organizations, primarily United Nations humanitarian agencies.

was involved in preparation, inter agency contingency planning and the operational phase of the humanitarian operation in Sudan.

Iceland would like to commend the rapid action taken by the United Nations humanitarian agencies and by many non governmental organizations (NGOs).

In this context, freedom of movement must be allowed to United Nations staff and other humanitarian agencies operating in the OPT.

Several members of humanitarian agencies whom I met indicated that this period should still be seen as the phase of humanitarian assistance and that there is a continuing need for food aid to help the population.

10. Demands that all Afghan parties cooperate fully with the United Nations and associated bodies as well as with other agencies and humanitarian organizations in their efforts to respond to the humanitarian needs of the people of Afghanistan

A series of highway robberies targeting humanitarian goods and personnel in several areas has also caused localized difficulties for both agencies and displaced populations.

In my consultations with key humanitarian agencies, the general sentiment that emerged is that the food situation has improved, but the country still needs humanitarian (emergency) assistance, as there is still a shortfall.

Such reforms could include grouping the various agencies, funds and programmes into tightly managed entities, dealing respectively with development, the environment and humanitarian action.

He therefore urged the authorities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to show flexibility by allowing food aid into the country and the continued presence of humanitarian agencies there.

We consider that assigning a United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator or Resident Coordinator with the appropriate authority to coordinate the humanitarian agencies working in the field would serve to provide a better humanitarian response.

5. Emphasizes the importance of strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, inter alia, through the mechanisms of a consolidated inter agency appeal, and recognizes in this regard especially the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

In 2005, in the context of the Humanitarian Response Review and the Intergovernmental Discussion on Reforms of the United Nations Humanitarian System, the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) designated UNICEF as the lead agency for the cluster on water supply and sanitation.

As peacemaking processes often emerge out of humanitarian discussions, it is vital to have close cooperation between the humanitarian agencies and the peacemakers, as well as measures to include representatives of civilians, and especially women, in the peace process.

(e) Subparagraph (c) (iv) should read Production of inter agency training package on enhancing the provision of humanitarian assistance to all populations in need

Noting with interest the efforts of the Inter Agency Standing Committee to develop the Plan of Action on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Crises,

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, through its inter agency Internal Displacement Division, also continued its efforts to support the effective implementation of a collaborative response.

Following the outbreak of fighting in various parts of the country in November 2004, many humanitarian agencies were forced to suspend operations and evacuate personnel temporarily.

Collaboration with a number of fellow humanitarian agencies and NGOs resulted in the publication of a global registration form for unaccompanied and separated children.

UNJLC is an inter agency facility mandated to coordinate and optimize the logistics capabilities of humanitarian organizations in large scale emergencies.

16. Welcomes the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat as the focal point within the overall United Nations system for the promotion and coordination of disaster responses among United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian partners

18. Welcomes the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat as the focal point within the overall United Nations system for the promotion and coordination of disaster responses among United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian partners

5. Emphasizes the importance of strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, inter alia, through the mechanisms of a consolidated inter agency appeal, and recognizes in this regard especially the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat

14. Welcomes the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat as the focal point within the overall United Nations system for the promotion and coordination of disaster response among the United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian partners

OIOS notes that, since April 2004, UN Habitat participates in the Executive Committee on Humanitarian Affairs, but that it does not participate in the Inter Agency Standing Committee.

In paragraph 735, the Board recommends that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs take the lead role in ensuring effective inter agency coordination in the provision of emergency assistance.

13. Welcomes the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat as the focal point within the overall United Nations system for the promotion and coordination of disaster response preparedness among the United Nations humanitarian agencies and other humanitarian partners

Noting with appreciation the continuing efforts of the Inter Agency Standing Committee and of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat in the context of the international response to emergencies,

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNHCR spearheaded the Inter Agency Health Evaluations in Humanitarian Crises Initiative, which comprise sectorwide evaluations that examine the collective impact of health sector interventions.

9. Underlines the importance of adequate financial and administrative resources for the effective functioning of the Task Force and the inter agency secretariat for the Strategy, under the direct authority of the Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs

In the immediate aftermath of the tsunami, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs facilitated the preparation and launch of an inter agency flash appeal covering the urgent needs of some 5 million people for six months.

Prior to the workshop, an inter agency humanitarian team, led by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, had assessed these villages and presented its findings at the workshop.

In this context, the United Nations Development Group is also liaising with the Emergency Relief Coordinator and through him with the Inter Agency Standing Committee on the strengthening of the humanitarian coordinator system.

5. Calls upon the Secretary General, as well as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other agencies, to continue to mobilize the timely provision of international humanitarian and development assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Welcomes the 2004 review of the 1999 Inter Agency Standing Committee policy statement for the integration of a gender perspective in humanitarian assistance

Efforts by humanitarian agencies to provide support to the estimated half a million IDPs continued, but the response was hampered by endemic insecurity and limited access.

In paragraph 737, the Board recommends that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs liaise more closely with lead agencies to ensure that the assistance provided during emergency situations is of an acceptable standard.