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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 »
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