A/RES/64/76
United Nations
Distr.: General
2 February 2010
General Assembly
Sixty-fourth session
Agenda item 70 (a)
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 7 December 2009
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/64/L.32 and Add.1)]
64/76. Strengthening of the coordination of emergency
humanitarian assistance of the United Nations
The General Assembly,
Reaffirming its resolution 46/182 of 19 December 1991 and the guiding
principles contained in the annex thereto, other relevant General Assembly and
Economic and Social Council resolutions and agreed conclusions of the Council,
Noting the reports of the Secretary-General on the strengthening of the
coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations 1 and on
the Central Emergency Response Fund, 2
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Reaffirming the principles of neutrality, humanity, impartiality and independence
for the provision of humanitarian assistance,
Deeply concerned about the humanitarian impact of such global challenges as
the global financial and economic crisis and the ongoing food crisis, including their
effect on the increasing vulnerability of populations and their negative impact on the
effective delivery of humanitarian assistance,
Emphasizing the need to mobilize adequate, predictable, timely and flexible
resources for humanitarian assistance based on and in proportion to assessed needs,
with a view to ensuring fuller coverage of the needs in all sectors and across
humanitarian emergencies, and recognizing, in this regard, the achievements of the
Central Emergency Response Fund,
Reiterating the need for Member States, relevant United Nations organizations
and other relevant actors to mainstream a gender perspective into humanitarian
assistance, including by addressing the specific needs of women, girls, boys and
men in a comprehensive and consistent manner,
Expressing its deep concern at the increasing challenges faced by Member
States and the United Nations humanitarian response capacity as a result of the
consequences of natural disasters, including the impact of climate change, and
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