MILF: MILF congratulates Geneva Call for landing in world’s top 100 NGOs

Posted to the MILF Website (Jan 29): MILF congratulates Geneva Call for landing in world’s top 100 NGOs

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has congratulated the Geneva Call (GC) for landing one of the world’s top 100 non-government organizations (NGOs). This is the second year that GC has been given this category by the Global Journal’s Top 100 best non-government organizations.

Speaking for the MILF central leadership, Mohammad Ameen, chair of the MILF secretariat, told Luwaran that aside from congratulating GC for the feat, the MILF also feels honoured because it had signed the Deed of Commitment with GC that the former commits to the non-use of victim’s triggered anti-personnel landmines including production and stockpiling of these prohibited weapons in war.

“Our partnership has been ongoing for more than a decade and it is improving as years go on,” Ameen said.

“I personally congratulate GC’s president Elizabeth Decry for this feat and her leadership,” Ameen added.

Geneva Call engages with armed non-State actors, liberation movements, insurgents and guerrilla groups in conflict zones worldwide, so that they understand and adhere to international humanitarian norms, such as banning anti-personnel mines, prohibition of sexual violence and stopping the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict.

Not only that, Geneva Call holds them accountable for their behaviour by encouraging signature by the armed non-State actor of the Deed of Commitment. This unique and innovative Deed of Commitment helps bring armed groups to discuss, and ultimately to make their own, key humanitarian norms and change the way they act towards civilians. Nor does Geneva Call stop there - it ensures that these commitments are sustained and monitored on the ground over time.

In a press release, GC had this to say: “Geneva Call is hugely honoured to find itself - for the second year running - in The Global Journal’s Top 100 Best non-governmental organisations. This means so much to the team and our partners in the field, and recognizes Geneva Call’s role in protecting civilians in conflict,” said Elisabeth Decrey Warner, founder and President of the Geneva-based organization.”

The statement further disclosed that up to 68th from 94th, Geneva Call ranks in 2013 alongside many of the world’s top charities, recognised for their qualities and unique work. The list was compiled according to key criteria including impact, innovation and sustainability.

For the feat, GC also thanked donors, supporters and partners, as well as its dedicated and committed staff and interns for helping the organisation achieve its goal: the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

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