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Strategic leadership, streamlined coordination, sharing of information and an inclusive approach to partnership are critical to an effective emergency response.
The overarching goal of UNHCR’s emergency response is to protect and empower those forced to flee their homes, especially the most vulnerable.
UNHCR country operations must work on emergency preparedness: Risk monitoring, implementation of preparedness actions, and scenario-based contingency planning.
An emergency response cannot be carried out without a strong UNHCR operation in place with effective services supporting the response.
