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2016 IOM-NGO Humanitarian Consultation
On 13 June 2016, the second annual IOM NGO Humanitarian Consultation took place in Geneva, Switzerland, jointly organized by International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) and IOM. 98 participants attended, including 76 representatives of 46 NGOs in 18 countries.
The overarching theme of the Consultations was that of partnership. The event showcased examples of good partnership practices between NGOs and IOM from the field, emphasizing the distinctive value added for both partners.
During breakout sessions, participants took stock of best practices on current topics: changing the negative narrative on migration, the humanitarian–development nexus, and accountability to affected populations.
Participants also identified ways of advancing and expanding IOM–NGO complementarity across these key areas in the future.
At a time of unprecedented mobility, the opportunities emerging from the World Humanitarian Summit and impending 19 September UN High-Level Summit were discussed and assessed, with a focus on opportunities for NGOs and IOM to work better together to fulfill respective humanitarian roles more effectively.
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