At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, ICC joined other founding members of the Private Sector Humanitarian Alliance (PSHA), for the official launch of the pioneering global body for humanitarian coordination.
As the world’s largest business organisation, ICC will leverage its global network in 170 countries to help respond to global disasters and humanitarian crises, in line with its purpose to enable peace, prosperity and opportunity for all.
“We must see improved integration of the private sector into the humanitarian architecture to sustain peace and security in the face of increasingly complex global challenges.”
ICC Secretary General, John W. H. Denton AO said.
Despite the generosity of the international community, humanitarian emergencies remain a major challenge today. Globally, 1 in 11 people face malnutrition and food insecurity. More than 130 million people have been forced to leave behind their homes, families, and their lives in search of safety. With far-ranging consequences, sometimes for generations to come.
PSHA is designed to bridge the divide between the humanitarian ecosystem and global businesses. With its unique platform for humanitarian coordination, PSHA has established the technological infrastructure needed to manage complex humanitarian efforts among different stakeholders, both public and private. This ensures vital resources reach those who need them most.
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