Organization:International Communities Organisation
| Abbreviation | ICO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Type | Non-governmental organisation (NGO) |
| Legal status | Specialist Consultants to UN Economic and Social Council, since 2021 |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
| Fields | Peacebuilding, Development, Capacity-building, Inclusive Governance, Economic Revitalisation |
Founder and Executive Committee Secretary General | James Holmes |
| Website | https://internationalcommunities.org/ |
International Communities Organisation (ICO) is a London-based international organisation working for peace and reconciliation in divided conflict areas, founded in 2016. ICO's projects include in-country programmes, UN UPR implementation, General Assembly co-ordination, and research development.[1]
History
ICO is based in London and was founded in 2016 by James Holmes.[2]
United Nations Special Consultative Status
In 2021, ICO was granted the Special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations,[3] with Mr Abdulla Shahid, the former President of the UN General Assembly appointed as the ICO's International Ambassador.[4]
Programmes
ICO develops projects alongside partners, including the Middle East, Cameroon, Cyprus and Kosovo. ICO has conducted peace-building operations between Israel and Palestine,[5] and engaged in capacity building within the context of the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon.[6] They have also facilitated cross-community dialogue across Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot communities,[7] as well as providing a national platform for minority communities in Kosovo.[8]
References
- ↑ Hossain, Naureen (2025-12-09). "UN Pact for the Future Requires Global Solidarity and Localized Solutions". https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/12/un-pact-for-the-future-requires-global-solidarity-and-localized-solutions/.
- ↑ Gotevbe, Victor (2025-12-19). "Interview: Why Delivery, Not Declarations, Will Define the Pact for the Future | James Holmes" (in en-US). https://diplomaticwatch.com/interview-why-delivery-not-declarations-will-define-the-pact-for-the-future-james-holmes/.
- ↑ Agana, Roger A. (2025-12-18). "International Communities Organisation Warns UN Members on Peace Implementation Failures | NewsGhana" (in en-US). https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-communities-organisation-warns-un-members-on-peace-implementation-failures/.
- ↑ "Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid Meets UN Secretary-General to Discuss Conflict Mediation Efforts". https://sukunplay.com/en/article/13849.
- ↑ "Securing Peace through Recognition and Reform: International Communities Organisation (ICO) Case Study in Advancing the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine — Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI)" (in en-GB). https://bisi.org.uk/reports/securing-peace-through-recognition-and-reform-international-communities-organisation-ico-case-study-in-advancing-the-two-state-solution-for-israel-and-palestine.
- ↑ Africa, Building Schools for (2023-09-18). "Working with International Communities Organisation" (in en-US). https://www.buildingschoolsforafrica.org/working-with-international-communities-organisation/.
- ↑ CYPDC (2024-10-08). "Dr. Meltem Onurkan Samani Returns from High-Level Discussions in New York" (in en). https://www.cypdc.org/post/dr-meltem-onurkan-samani-returns-from-high-level-discussions-in-new-york.
- ↑ info@orainfo.com, Orainfo. "Rexhepi: Marrëveshja me ICO-në do të mundësoj hapje e vendeve të reja të punës e zhvillim ekonomik". https://orainfo.net/rexhepi-marreveshja-me-ico-ne-do-te-mundesoj-hapje-e-vendeve-te-reja-te-punes-e-zhvillim-ekonomik/.
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