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These Recommended Practices for Effective Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination of Foreign Military Assets (FMA) in Natural and Man-Made Disasters, subsequently referred to as "the Practices",...
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information on what an emergency is, how emergencies affect education, and what a response looks like. On successful completion you will be...
This guide is another step towards fulfilling the International Federation's commitment to reduce the exposure of people around the world to the risks caused by natural and man-made hazards....
This handbook is designed to prepare journalists to cover natural and man-made disasters - and their impact on people, communities and countries - in an informed and balanced way. The handbook...
Changing demographics in Nigeria, in addition to the breakdown of the family structure and absence of a social security system present unique challenges to the elderly in Nigeria. This paper...
This report attempts to capture some of the key lessons from the tsunami recovery effort as I end my mandate as the UN Secretary-Generalís Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery. Its subject is...
The objectives of humanitarian action are to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters, as well as to prevent...
The Disaster Management Reference Handbook Series is intended to provide decision makers, planners, responders and disaster management practitioners with an overview of the disaster management...
This presentation is centred on repairs and renovation of buildings affected by conflict, a proposal which takes into consideration assesment of damages, cost of repairs and the technical guidance...
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