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Source: The post is based on the article “Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA): Rise in intimidation, settler violence in the West Bank” published in “UN” on 6th November 2023
Why in the News?
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA) has said that the Israeli settler violence has increased significantly in the West Bank.
What is the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Established by | United Nations |
| Year | 1991 |
| Aim | Coordinates humanitarian response efforts globally in times of crises and emergencies |
| Headquarters | Geneva and New York |
| Funds | There are two types of pooled funds: |
| Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF): It can fund an emergency anywhere in the world | |
| Country-Based Pooled Funds(CBPFs): It is a country specific fund | |
| Initiatives | On-Site Operations Coordination Centres (OSOCC): It is an OCHA tool. It provides a platform for the coordination of international response activities immediately following a sudden-onset emergency or a rapid change in a complex emergency. |
What is a Seam Zone?
Seam Zone is a term used to refer to a land area in the Israeli-occupied West Bank located east of the Green Line and west of Israel’s separation barrier.
This area of land has been designated by Israel as closed military areas. Access to these isolated areas is controlled by an Israeli-controlled permit system thereby severely restricting Palestinian access to their lands.
UPSC Syllabus: International Organisations
