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IASC secretariat

The IASC secretariat’s primary purpose is to support the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) by ensuring that IASC decisions are acted upon and implementation is on track. Its work includes:

  • Closely following up with IASC members and subsidiary bodies to ensure that IASC priorities are achieved and decisions are actioned;
  • Supporting the IASC structures by facilitating agenda-setting and the preparation of background material; proactively maintaining communication channels amongst organisations;
  • Fostering connectivity between the IASC Principals, the Emergency Directors Group (EDG), the Operational Policy and Advocacy Group (OPAG), the Results Groups, and entities associated with the IASC; and,
  • Promoting outreach to non-IASC members, including Member States, civil society, and other key actors in the wider humanitarian ecosystem. 

The secretariat has offices both in Geneva and New York. The main office is in Geneva.

Finding our office in Geneva

Address

8-14, avenue de la Paix
1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Phone: +41 22 917 1438
Email: iasccorrespondence@un.org

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A map of the area surrounding the Palais des Nations in Geneva, indicating that visitors should use the Northern, Pregny Gate, for access. If you need assistance accessing the Palais, please contact the IASC secretariat at the bottom of any webpage.

As the United Nations does not offer public parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used.

The IASC secretariat in Geneva is located in the S-building of the Palais des Nations which can be accessed through "Pregny Gate" or "Nations Gate".

Pregny Gate: This is the visitors' entry where you will be issued a temporary badge to access the Palais des Nations. Pregny Gate is close to bus stop "Appia" which is served by buses 8, F, V and Z from Geneva central station (Gare Cornavin) and by bus 28 from Geneva airport (Cointrin).

Nations Gate: This is the entrance for those already in possession of a badge for the Palais des Nations. It is located on "Place des Nations" which is served by tram 15 and buses 5, 8, F, V and Z from Geneva central station (Gare Cornavin) and buses 5, 8 and 28 from Geneva airport (Cointrin).

Further information such as itineraries, timetables, fares, etc. is available on the site of the Transports Publics Genevois.

A taxi stand is located on Avenue de la Paix, 25 metres away from the Nations Gate. Taxis are usually available round the clock. You can reserve a taxi via the following telephone number: +41 22 331 4133

Finding our office in New York

Address

1 United Nations Plaza
10017 New York
United States

Phone: +1 212 963 5582
Email: iasccorrespondence@un.org

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A map showing the area of New York surrounding the UN Headquarters building. If you need assistance visiting, please contact the IASC secretariat office in New York.

The IASC secretariat in New York is located on DC2 (2 UN Plaza), 12th floor, 44th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. As the United Nations does not offer parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used.

Getting to the DC2 Building by subway: Number 4, 5, 6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 46th Street to Madison Avenue.

Getting to the DC2 Building by bus: M15, M27, M42 or M104.

Team in Geneva
Mervat Shelbaya, Head, IASC secretariat
Ms. Mervat Shelbaya
Head
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Mr. Peter Ekayu
Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Wendy Cue
Ms. Wendy Cue
Focal Point for IASC Champion
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms. Tanja Schuemer
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms. Isabelle de Muyser-Boucher
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Mr. Farhad Movahed
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Mr. Yasin Samatar
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms. Jione Park
JPO
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms. Christina Powell
Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms. Mirlinda Pasoma
Programme Assistant and Website Manager
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Ms.Christina Valderrama Maya-Alfirev
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Geneva
Team in New York
Mr. Ali Gokpinar
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
IASC secretariat
Ms. Liberty Nanjego
Staff Assistant
IASC secretariat
New York

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