Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations
2010
Details
SymbolE/RES/2010/1
TitleStrengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations
Summary
Stresses that the UN system should make efforts to enhance existing humanitarian capacities; urges Member States to develop, update and strengthen disaster preparedness and risk reduction measures at all levels, in accordance with the Hyogo Framework for Action; requests the Emergency Relief Coordinator to continue his/her efforts to strengthen the coordination of humanitarian assistance; urges Member States to continue to take the steps necessary to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian personnel; requests Member States, relevant UN organizations and other relevant actors to ensure that all aspects of humanitarian response address the specific needs of women, girls, men and boys, taking into consideration age and disability; urges Member States to continue to prevent, investigate and prosecute acts of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, in humanitarian emergencies.
Action note2010-07-15
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 36th plenary meeting
Related resourceE/2010/INF/2/Add.1
DraftE/2010/L.15
Agenda information
E/2010/100 5 Special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Date2010-08-14
Notes
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 2010 (New York, 28 June-23 July 2010) - E/2010/INF/2/Add.1 - 14 August 2010 - p. 10-14.