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First Aid in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2006)

A practical manual presenting the specific knowledge, skills and practices that First Aiders should have to act safely and effectively when caring for people caught up in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, such as internal disturbances and tensions.

Legal considerations on the return of asylum-seekers and refugees from Greece to Turkey as part of the EU-Turkey Cooperation

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2016) CC

in Tackling the Migration Crisis under the safe third country and first country of asylum concept. Accessed at 5 April 2016

Sphere standards in national humanitarian response. Engaging with National Disaster Management Authorities

The Sphere Project (2016)

The Sphere standards in national humanitarian response discussion paper sets out to understand and describe opportunities for adapting international humanitarian standards to a regional, national or local level in preparing for, or responding to a disaster. The paper, which includes case studies and... more

The Refugee Explosion

Action on Armed Violence (2017) C1

Measuring changes in household resilience as a result of BRACED activities in Myanmar

Yaron, Gil; Wilson, Dave; Dumble, Sam; Murphy, Ben BRACED Myanmar Alliance (2018) C1

The BRACED Myanmar Alliance was a three-year project aiming to ‘build the resilience of 350,000 people across Myanmar to climate extremes’. The project worked in 7 states, 8 townships and 155 communities. The main impact for project populations was intended to be ‘improved well-being and reduc... more

fullscreen on view: An Exploratory Study on the Background and Psychosocial Consequences of Webcam Child Sex Tourism in the Philippines

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (2013) C2

In recent years Terre des Hommes Netherlands observed the steady rise of a new form of child sexual exploitation. One that is enabled and fuelled by rapid technological advances, increasing global connectivity, persisting poverty rates, and growing disparity in the global distribution of resources. ... more

Getting the Message Across. Thai Version

UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) (2019) C1

สื่อ “สาร” ให้เข้าถึง : คู่มือนักข่าวส าหรับการรายงานเกี่ยวกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศและการพัฒนาอย่า... more

F.A.Q. - frequently Asked Questions at the intersection of Flight and Protection against violence

bff e.V., Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V. (2018) CC

This FAQ responds to questions revolving around the topic of protecting refugee women and girls against violence. It begins with a glossary that clarifies key terms and their consequences for female refugees. The glossary will be amended and updated as required on the websites of b... more

UNHCR Report "On this journey, no one cares if you live or die"

D. Breen UNHCR; Mixed Migration Centre (2020) CC

Refugees and migrants face unacceptable and extreme forms of violence on mixed migration routes from East and West Africa to and through North Africa. This report provides clear and strong findings based on almost 16,000 interviews with refugees and migrants all along the migration routes. It provid... more

Best Practices for Engaging Community-Based Child Protection Mechanisms and Establishing Synergies with the Education Sector: Learning from Protracted Refugee Settings in Uganda and Rwanda

Child Protection in Crisis Save the Children (2013) CC

The education sector forms an important part of the child protection response in refugee settings, and UNHCR’s Education Strategy (2012-16) reflects a focus on refugee education as a core component of UNHCR’s protection mandate. The right to education for all children also forms part of the Unit... more

Children’s Worlds National Report South Africa

Shazly Savahl, Sabirah Adams, Serena Isaacs, et al. (2015) C2

Community, Reciprocity, and Collaboration: Reflections on Catholic Social Teaching’s Notions of Subsidiarity and Participation

Beckman, M. University of Notre Dame, Indiana (2016) C2

This paper poses two applications of Catholic social teaching’s concepts of subsidiarity and participation to academic community engagement. The first pertains to the very general use of the term community. The second refers to a distinction between reciprocity and collaboration.

Guidance and Toolbox for the Basic Needs Analysis

CaLP DRC Okular Analystis, EU (2017) C1

Version 2 (unedited). The Basic Needs Analysis (BNA) is a multi-sector needs analysis approach that can be applied in both sudden onset and protracted emergencies. The methodology comprises the Guidance (this document) presenting the conceptual BNA framework and related processes, and a Toolbox, whi... more

Uso racional del equipo de protección personal frente a la COVID-19 y aspectos que considerar en situaciones de escasez graves
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Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2021) C_WHO

orientaciones provisionales, 23 de diciembre de 2020 En este documento se resumen las recomendaciones de la OMS para utilizar de forma racional los equipos de protección personal (EPP) tanto en los centros sanitarioscomo en los domicilios, así como durante la manipulación... more

Evaluation of Humanitarian Action (EHA). Course Reference Manual

Margie Buchanan-Smith and John Cosgrave Channel Research; ALNAP (2010)

This manual is for the beginner/intermediate and advanced EHA courses run by Channel Research on behalf of ALNAP. It is supported by a course specific set of case studies and exercises and by a bibliography of evaluation references

Resource Manual on Flash Flood Risk Management - Module 3: Structural Measures

A. Bhakta Shrestha; E. GC; R. Prasad Adhikary; S. Kumar Rai International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, Nepal (2012)

This publication, the third module of a resource manual to support the training of planners and practitioners in managing flash flood risk, deals with structural measures. It presents bioengineering techniques, physical measures for slope stabilisation and erosion control, and physical measures for ... more

A toolkit on Volunteerism on Disaster Preparedness and Response

Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HP SDMA) Government of India, UNDP India, UN Volunteers (2011) C1

A Multi State Socio Economic Study of Women with Disabilities in India

UNDP – Government of India - SMRC Study (2007) C1

The study analyses the intersection of gender with disability issues by combining economic and social analysis across four states in India by using both quantitative and qualitative methods including gender analysis of disability budgets.

India: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2011

Centre for Disability Studies, NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad (2011) C1

Learning from Lesbos

International Rescue Committe (2016) CC

Lessons from the IRC’s Early Emergency Response in the Urban Areas of Lesbos between September 2015 and March 2016