How to Become a Member

Membership is open to governments, non-governmental organisations, UN agencies, networks, academic and other institutions with a link to Geneva¹ who are committed to the EiE Hub’s vision and mission and fulfil the below criteria.

Members must meet the following criteria:

• Adhere to and promote the guiding values of Humanitarian and Human Rights Principles, Partnership, Localisation and meaningful child and youth participation.
• Endorse, adhere to and use the Sphere Standards, the INEE Minimum Standards for Education in Emergencies, the Child Protection Minimum Standards as well as other inter-agency standards, guidelines, and tools when relevant.
• Have a proven track record of active engagement in education in emergencies (EiE) activities (policy, advocacy work, operations, research, etc.) and/or working in another related field (e.g. migration, human rights, peace, health, protection or others).
• For Non-Governmental Organisations: provide proof of registration or other means of official recognition by relevant authorities or entities.
• Promote an organisational culture based on accountability and zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment; have child safeguarding measures in place or at a minimum a code of conduct signed by all staff members.

1 Examples of ‘links with Geneva’ include but are not limited to a strong relationship with Geneva actors or activities; a leading membership role of a Geneva-based organisation or initiative; active participation in Geneva’s policy dialogues or human rights mechanisms, events or advocacy with Geneva actors; and/or having staff physically present in Geneva.

Members have the responsibility to:

• Contribute to the goals and outcomes of the EiE Hub, and engage with the EiE Hub Secretariat to explore practical ways to do so.
• Provide a focal point for their engagement with the EiE Hub and keep contact details up to date.
• Participate, contribute, and co-sponsor events organised by the EiE Hub whenever possible and relevant.
• Mobilise and commit resources to support the work plan – financial, in-kind and/or human resources, as feasible.
• Endorse, adhere to and use the Sphere Standards, the INEE Minimum Standards – which have been the key tool for convening education stakeholders around common standards and outcomes to ensure the right to a quality EiE, the Child Protection Minimum Standards as well as other inter-agency standards, guidelines, and tools when relevant.
• Encourage and support work to be guided by the needs and voices of refugee, displaced and crisis-affected communities, promoting diversity and equity in the global policy dialogue.

How can a State co-sign the pledge and become a member?

The Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies is open to all Member States on the following basis:
1) Member States may co-sign the GRF pledge and become a member of the EiE Hub by expressing interest to co-sign the pledge to the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies Secretariat.
2) Co-signatories are expected to support the EiE Hub’s mission, function and modalities as set out here.