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Inter-Agency Standing Committee

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. More..

» News and Updates

World Economic Forum-OCHA Guiding Principles for Public-Private Collaboration in Humanitarian Action

Tue 22-01-08

Final version of the World Economic Forum - OCHA Guiding Principles for Public-Private Collaboration in Humanitarian Action  More..

Challenges and Suggestions for Enhancing Inter-Agency Contingency Planning

Fri 16-11-07

Report of the 1st Global Consultation Of Contingency Planners in Humanitarian Agencies  More..

IASC Early Warning - Early Action Report, October 2007 - February 2008

Wed 17-10-07

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IASC Early Warning - Early Action Report, July 2007 - September 2007

Fri 05-10-07

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New Guidelines To Improve Psychological and Social Assistance in Emergencies

Tue 18-09-07

International humanitarian agencies have agreed on a new set of guidelines to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of survivors as part of the response to conflict or disaster.  More..

» Documents

Cluster Evaluation Report, Final Draft, November 2007

Summary Note, IASC weekly meeting on Chad and IRIN/Climate Change, 02 july 2008

Operational Guidelines and Field Manual on Human Rights Protection in Situations of Natural Disaster

Summary Note, IASC Weekly meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and in Kenya Summary Notes, 25 juin 2008

Summary Note

Summary Note

Progress report for IASC Task Force on Safe Access to Firewood and alternative Energy in Humanitarian Settings

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