Since the beginning of the year, the NGO Coordination Committee for Iraq (NCCI) has been releasing weekly field situation reports with the support of our members and field coordination network. These field reports contain detailed updates on the changing security and political environment, humanitarian needs in different sectors, the interventions being provided by different International and National NGOs and numbers and geographic locations of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) that have been forced to leave their homes as a result of the continued outbreaks of fighting. The production and circulation of NCCI field reports are important within the mandate of NCCI as a coordinative body for its members and are especially important given the dynamic nature of the emergency humanitarian environment…

NCCI facilitated the first consultation meeting between NNGOs in Basra and the Civil Society Committee of the Basra Provincial Council on 12th January 2014. The meeting was held following a recommendation that emanated from an NCCI open space meeting that was held in Basra on 19th Dec 2013. Consultation meetings such as this aim to improve relationship between NNGOs and the local authorities. Discussion about local authorities’ needs and priorities and NNGOs' challenges and concerns took place. More information about the meeting is available under the Meetings and Minutes section of the NCCI website Members Area.

NCCI has released its Security Trends Analysis (STA) report for the period 30th November to 29th December. NCCI’s Security Trends Analysis is an informational and advisory report on possible trends, threats and incidents based upon information received from NGOs, the media, international organisations and official sources. It is for NCCI members only and can be accessed via the Members Area of our website.

NCCI has released its Security Trends Analysis (STA) report for the period 30th October to 29th November. NCCI’s Security Trends Analysis is an informational and advisory report on possible trends, threats and incidents based upon information received from NGOs, the media, international organisations and official sources. It is for NCCI members only and can be accessed via the Members Area of our website.

A preliminary consultative meeting was convened by the Department for Foreign Relations to brainstorm mechanisms for inter-agency coordination in wake of Syrian refugee crises and also to solicit more support from the international community and humanitarian actors to address the assorted challenges. NCCI has advocated to integrate the on-going coordination efforts for multiplier effect and also to build political will among donors to support coordination during emergencies. Additionally, NCCI has suggested to take academia on board to advise on strategies and public policies for the Syrian refugees. NCCI is hoping that the policies and strategies developed by the task force will enable KRG to plan and respond effectively to any unprecedented emergency in future. The Committee has also urged that…

NCCI has released its Security Trends Analysis (STA) report for the period 30th September to 29th October. NCCI’s Security Trends Analysis is an informational and advisory report on possible trends, threats and incidents based upon information received from NGOs, the media, international organisations and official sources. It is for NCCI members only and can be accessed via the Members Area of our website.