“Bringing together NGOs from around the world is seen as ICVA’s strength when advocating to UN agencies, governments, and other organisations. By facilitating relationships between NGOs and these various organisations, ICVA helps to provide a platform that many NGOs on their own would not be able to access. Through highlighting the work of members, ICVA is able to ensure that agencies and governments understand the important place that NGOs have in terms of responding to humanitarian crises. At the same time, this advocacy also reflects inwardly to the member organisations to help improve their ability to respond. The global nature of ICVA’s membership allows NGOs that would not normally have access to many international forums to participate through the network. By working collectively, the ICVA family is able to enhance NGO visibility and effect change.” – Publisher’s description Contents – Improving the Drafting of NGO Statements – NGO Statements to UNHCR’s Convention Plus Process – NGO Statements to UNHCR’s Global Consultations on International Protection – NGO Statements to UNHCR’s Standing Committee – 1999 – 2008 NGO Statements – NGO Statements to the NGO-UNHCR Pre-EXCOM Consultations – NGO Statements to UNHCR’s Humanitarian Issues Working Group – NGO Statements to UNHCR’s Executive Committee
