How to Become a Member

Membership is open to any government , non-governmental organisation, civil society organisation, UN agency, networks, academic and other institution with a link to Geneva¹ who is committed to its vision and mission and fulfils 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:

• Provide a focal point for their engagement with the Hub and keep contact details up to date.
• Support one or more activities of the Hub.
• Participate, whenever possible and relevant, in calls and other events organized by the Hub.
• Encourage and support work to be guided by the needs and voices of crisis-affected and displaced communities, promoting diversity and equity in the global policy dialogue.
• Share technical knowledge, research, evidence and information on lessons learned, successes and promising practices, case studies, policy approaches, and program results that support preparedness and strengthen education in emergencies responses.
• Whenever relevant and possible, mobilise and commit organisational resources to support the work plan (this can be financial, technical in-kind, or human resources).

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) Any State may co-sign the GRF pledge and become a member of the Geneva Global Hub for EiE by expressing its interest to co-sign the pledge to the Geneva Global Hub for EiE Secretariat.
2) Co-signatories are expected to support the EiE Hub’s mission, function and modalities as set out here.