History
The organization was presented to the international community at the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. The UN then adopted the initiative into its organizational framework. The Organization of American States did likewise in 1998.
The White Helmets participate in scenarios of natural or man-made disasters and socio-economic crises, employing volunteer work and managing international financial support. It depends on the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Relations. Its central seat is located in Buenos Aires. Within the UN, the White Helmets Commission works closely with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV).
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