Entering 2023, EP Jan Egeland shares the Grand Bargain's achievements, what still needs to be done, the priorities for the next semester and what the future of the Grand Bargain could look like.
Background, scope and purpose
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) follows the universal principles of respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, colour, sex, language, disability, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status in line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Convenant on Civil and Political Rights. IASC members have worked for decades on ensuring equal rights and eliminating discrimination.
The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Minimum Service Package (MHPSS MSP) is an intersectoral package that outlines a set of activities that are considered to be of the highest priority in meeting the needs of emergency-affected populations, based on existing guidelines, available
evidence and expert consensus. Each activity comes with checklists of core and additional actions.
The Handbook of MHPSS Coordination provides standard guidance on how to best to support well-coordinated and multisectoral MHPSS responses that are predictable, accountable, equitable, efficient and effective.
What is the purpose of this handbook?
There is growing consensus around the need for appropriate MHPSS coordination and there are many strong examples of effective MHPSS coordination in emergency settings around the world.
This guidance note aims to support programme implementers, coordinators, and other humanitarian actors in addressing suicide and self-harm in humanitarian settings. It brings together a wide range of approaches, tools, reference materials, and case examples. It is a practical and concise resource that is applicable across all types of emergencies, organizations, and sectors.
The inter-agency Protection Standby Capacity Project (ProCap) and Gender Standby Capacity Project (GenCap) envision a world in which all people affected by humanitarian crises are protected and humanitarian action prioritizes gender equality.
