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Syria INGO Regional Forum

Description

In light of the increasingly regional nature of the Syrian Crisis, and the humanitarian and political effects on neighbouring countries, a regionally focused forum – the Syria INGO Regional Forum (SIRF) - was assembled in April 2013 to give voice to INGOs conducting humanitarian responses in the region and to facilitate their collective engagement. SIRF is the only regional International NGO body dedicated to the Syria crisis, representing over 70 of the largest International NGOs in the world who are providing humanitarian assistance across all areas of Syria and neighbouring refugee-hosting countries. SIRF exists to serve the needs of its members and advocate on behalf of populations affected by the Syrian Crisis, articulated around 4 core functions: coordination, representation, advocacy and information management. SIRF’s core objectives are: Providing joint messaging to the regional donor community, UN agencies’ regional and Syria offices and, when not already served by Country Fora, country bodies and refugee host governments; Leading and representing INGOs within regional strategic and technical coordination mechanisms and external events; Informing members of advocacy opportunities and develop advocacy and policy products; Facilitating the exchange and coordination of information on humanitarian assistance in Syria and neighbouring countries.

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