United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

Our New York headquarters serves as the main liaison between OCHA and the UN system, including the UN Secretariat, the UN Security Council and specialized agencies, as well as Member States and other stakeholders. It plays a key role in public and private advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, and in ensuring that the perspectives and needs of the people we serve are reflected in the work of the UN and its partners.