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About
Humanitarian Affairs focuses on humanitarian operations around the world working to administer aid to the people who need it the most. Humanitarian Affairs, and in particular the Millenuim Development Goals (MDG's), are an important sector of the United Nations work.
The United Nations Association of New Zealand recognizes the importance of the MDG's, and is committed to educating New Zealanders on the importance of these goals and encourage individuals to do what they can to make poverty history.
On this page you will find information about what New Zealanders can do to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals, what other NGO’s and individuals are doing around the world to promote change and development, and current events and news about events related to humanitarian affairs.
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Special Officer for Humanitarian Affairs
Jean-Paul Bizoza
09 550 6099 - jpbizoza@yahoo.co.nz
Jean-Paul was elected at the 2010 Annual General Meeting in Wanganui, and is a member of Northern Region Branch.
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UN Agencies for Humanitarian Affairs
► United Nations Humanitarian Affairs Agencies
► UN GA Third Committee: Social, Humanitarian, & Cultural
► The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
► UN Economic and Social Council
► UNICEF
► Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees
► UN Humanitarian Assistance, and Assistance to Refugees
► United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs
► United Nations Development Program - Crisis Prevention and Recovery
► World Food Program
UN Recruitment for Humanitarian Affairs
► OCHA Recruitment
► UN Volunteers
► UNICEF Employment
► UN Development Program Jobs
New Zealand Organisations for Humanitarian Affairs
► New Zealand Aid Programme
► OXFAM
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Reports from the Special Officer for Humanitarian Affairs
National Council Report - February 2011
In Memory of Arthur George Valentine
The 2011 has started with news from Northern Region Branch - Branch President George Valentine has passed away. A memorial service for George was held on Thursday February 3rd at St Matthews in the City. George was our NRB president for almost a year and brought enthusiasm, leadership, members and new ideas to our branch.
We will miss him for, among other things, his input into a variety of matters at both branch and national level, his hospitality while hosting meetings at his house, and his involvement in events and occasions with members of our branch outside of UNANZ activities.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the overwhelming sympathy messages UNANZ has passed on to the Northern Branch, George’s family and friends.
Council of International Development (CID)
At the end of 2010, members of Council International Development were advised that Jamila Homayun had taken the ‘NGO liaison and disaster coordinator’ position, starting 10 January. A very brief summary of Jamila’s background was given as below:
Jamila worked with Arms Division, Human Rights Watch (Washington D.C.), Refugee Services (Wellington), UNHCR (in Syria), Cluster Munitions’ Coalition/Oxfam (including organizing the Wellington conference in 2008 with extensive MFAT discussions). She has also worked in NZAID and Department of Labour and did a report recently for Oxfam International on the Arms Trade Treaty involving NZ as a case study.
UNHCR Annual Consultations
NGO & Refugee Representatives Dialogue
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Regional Office makes annual consultations with stake holders - especially NGOs and community organisations that work with refugees in New Zealand. UNANZ was privileged to be invited and had a private meeting with the regional representative Mr. Richard Towle and UNHCR legal protection officer Mr. Mike Clayton after the consultations.
On the behalf of UNANZ, I and Audrey passed the greetings from our National President Michael Powles to Richard Towle.
The UNHCR representative was pleased to learn Michael Powles is our President and mentioned that he will be happy to continue working UNANZ relationship and need be he will contact Michael when he comes to Wellington. At the end of the meeting the representatives from UNANZ and UNHCR agreed to promote the World Refugee Day 2011 through other partners.
I conclude this report by wishing all the members of United Nations Association of New Zealand, the successful year 2011 we have started
Jean-Paul Bizoza - SO for Humanitarian Affairs
Haiti Earthquake Disaster - January 2010
Press Statement
The United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNANZ) would like to express our deepest condolences to the Haitian people who are suffering greatly and trying to come to terms with the catastrophe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We would also like to extend our condolences to those grieving the loss of United Nations colleagues and family in Haiti. Because we are a part of the United Nations family, there is always a deep sense of tragedy when we hear of losses to our United Nations compatriots.
We would like to urge the New Zealand people and the New Zealand Government to contribute to the many relief appeals, to allow the much needed humanitarian efforts to begin in ernest.
UN Based agencies collecting for relief in Haiti:
Central Emergency Response Fund
New Zealand based agencies collecting for relief in Haiti include:
The Red Cross
Christian World Service
UNICEF New Zealand
Oxfam New Zealand
Save the Children New Zealand
World Vision New Zealand
Tear Fund New Zealand
ADRA New Zealand
Caritas New Zealand
Rotary New Zealand
For more information on the Haiti Earthquake please visit the following sites:
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