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Syria INGO Regional Forum (SIRF)

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The Syria International NGO Regional ForumIn light of the increasingly regional nature of the Syrian Crisis, and the humanitarian and political effects on neighboring countries, a regionally focused forum was assembled in April 2013 to give voice to INGOs conducting humanitarian responses in the region and to facilitate their collective engagement.Guiding PrinciplesSIRF exists to serve the needs of its members and advocate on behalf of populations affected by the Syrian Crisis, articulated around 4 core functions: coordination, representation, advocacy and information management. SIRF therefore focuses on:> Providing joint messaging to the regional donor community, UN agencies' regional and Syria offices and, when not already served by Country Fora, country bodies and refugee host governments.>Leading and representing INGOs within regional strategic and technical coordination mechanisms and external events.>Informing members of advocacy opportunities and develop advocacy and policy products.>Facilitating the exchange and coordination of information on humanitarian assistance in Syria and neighboring countries.