United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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formerly (1972–92) Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator and (1992–98) United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs
Responding to requests from stricken states for disaster assistance, OCHA not only directs UN assistance but also mobilizes aid from nongovernmental organizations such as the International Red Cross (
International Committee of the Red Cross). OCHA also functions as an information coordination centre. Since the 1980s OCHA has emphasized disaster preparedness and prevention and the execution of UNDP-assisted projects.
Karen Mingst
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Universalium.
2010.
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