Fletcher: Localization is humanitarian jargon for bringing power, voice, and funding closer to communities
New York, February 6 (Hibya) – UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher highlighted the importance of localization in humanitarian work, saying, “Localization is humanitarian jargon for transferring power, voice, and funding closer to the communities we serve.”
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Fletcher emphasized the importance of localization within the humanitarian system. In a post shared on social media, he stated: “Localization is humanitarian jargon for transferring power, voice, and funding closer to the communities we serve.”
Fletcher thanked civil society organizations in Afghanistan, Sudan, Lebanon, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Nigeria, saying, “Our partners have raised the level of ambition and held us accountable for delivering on our commitments.”
Fletcher’s remarks point to the need to make the humanitarian system more effective and to increase direct cooperation with local actors. The UN official also called for strengthening international cooperation and supporting the role of civil society organizations worldwide.
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