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05 Jun 2013

Syrian Arab Republic + 12 others
Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for June

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— UN Security Council, UN Department of Public Information

The role of transparent resource management in conflict prevention, the situations in Mali and Somalia, and a debate on sexual violence in armed conflict would be among the Security Council’s top priorities in June, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom said at Headquarters today, briefing correspondents in his capacity as the 15-member body’s President for June.

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29 Apr 2013

World + 55 others
Global Overview 2012: People internally displaced by conflict and violence

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— Norwegian Refugee Council, Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
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Around 6.5 million people were newly displaced, almost twice as many as the 3.5 million during 2011. The conflicts in Syria and DRC were responsible for around half of the new displacements.

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14 Jun 2012

Burundi + 28 others
Capacity building fund MAA00011 Annual Report 2011

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— IFRC
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This report covers the period 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011.

In brief Examples of the CBF impact (more in annex):

Red Cross society of China, Hennan Province

After only two years of implementation of Intensified Capacity Building (ICB) in Hennan Province, the branch has recorded impressive achievements:

• The new structure benefitted 7,000 people through sustainable services

• Grassroots Red Cross organisations have increased from 90 to 3,100

• The number of volunteers increased from 10,000 to 30,000, and staff from 100 to 8,000

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27 May 2011

World + 12 others
Danish Refugee Council Annual Report 2010

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— Danish Refugee Council
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Better economy and a strengthened position both nationally and internationally has paved the way for the Danish Refugee Council to be able to assist nearly one million people in need in more than 30 countries worldwide. This is the result of the financial report 2010 approved at the annual meeting of the Council.

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04 Nov 2009

Afghanistan + 34 others
Five 'mega-trends' - including population growth, urbanization, climate change - make contemporary displacement increasingly complex, Third Committee told

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— UN General Assembly
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GA/SHC/3964

Sixty-fourth General Assembly
Third Committee
38th & 39th Meetings (AM & PM)

High Commissioner for Refugees Says Trends Causing Crises to Multiply; Means Humanitarian Action Operating in Difficult International Environment

Five "mega-trends" -- population growth, urbanization, climate change, migration and food, water and energy insecurity –- made contemporary forms of displacement increasingly complex, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today.

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15 Oct 2009

Afghanistan + 13 others
Can the EU rebuild failing states? - A review of Europe's civilian capacities

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— European Council on Foreign Relations
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Daniel Korski & Richard Gowan
Foreword by Jean-Marie Guéhenno

Executive summary

The European Union prides itself on its so-called "civilian power". The EU is meant to be able to deploy almost 10,000 police officers to faraway theatres, to exploit the expertise of more than 40,000 diplomats, to dip into the world's largest development budget - and to ensure that its deployed civilians are able to work hand-in-glove with military deployments. This is an essential element of power in a world where stability in Afghanistan, Yemen or Somalia is seen as key to security

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15 Oct 2009

Afghanistan + 13 others
Broken promises from EU members on crisis missions risk more fragile states collapsing into failed states

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— European Council on Foreign Relations
Broken promises and treating Afghanistan, DR Congo and Iraq like Bosnia has left the EU without the capacity to prevent fragile states from becoming failing states. This is the main finding of the latest report from the European Council on Foreign Relations, published today.

According to the report, Can the EU rebuild failing states? A review of Europe's civilian capacities, by ECFR's security experts Daniel Korski and Richard Gowan:

- EU member states break promises and

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02 Oct 2009

Sudan + 8 others
Human Rights Council concludes twelfth regular session

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— UN Human Rights Council
ROUNDUP

Adopts Twenty-Eight Resolutions and Three Decisions, Names Experts on Cultural Rights and on Sudan, Extends Mandates of Special Procedures on Cambodia and Somalia

The Human Rights Council today closed its twelfth regular session, adopting texts on a wide range of issues, including on discrimination against women, adverse effects of the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights, human rights and unilateral coercive measures, the right to development, freedom of opinion and expression, protection of the human

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08 Sep 2009

occupied Palestinian territory + 7 others
Human Rights Council to hold twelfth regular session from 14 September to 2 October 2009

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— UN Human Rights Council
BACKGROUND RELEASE

The Human Rights Council will hold its twelfth regular session from 14 September to 2 October 2009 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

On the morning of Monday, 14 September, the Council will hear an update by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to be followed by a general debate. Under this item, which covers the reports of the Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) and the Secretary-General, the Council will have before it over a dozen reports, including the report of the Secretary-General on human rights

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08 Jul 2009

Afghanistan + 29 others
New 8th edition of "To Walk the Earth in Safety" shows continued United States progress in clearing landmines and destroying conventional weapons

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— US Department of State
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BUREAU OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC

The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA) has released the 8th Edition of "To Walk the Earth in Safety," a report summarizing the accomplishments of the U.S. Humanitarian Mine Action Program, the world's largest such operation.

In 2008, the Department of State provided $123.1 million in mine clearance and weapons destruction assistance to 35 countries. Among the report's success stories is Cambodia, where U.S.

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01 Mar 2009

Afghanistan + 47 others
Annual report 2009

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— International Crisis Group
Brussels - The global economic meltdown beginning in the latter part of 2008 had its effect on Crisis Group, as on every other organisation dependent on government, foundation and corporate income. We had to engage in some serious belt-tightening, reducing staff in some areas and cutting costs in others. But we have been able, overall, to maintain our reach and effectiveness, thanks to the loyalty and commitment of our staff and supporters.

Proving the impact of Crisis Group's

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01 Mar 2008

Afghanistan + 43 others
Annual report 2008

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— International Crisis Group
Brussels - What continues to make the International Crisis Group unique among organisations active in conflict prevention and resolution is our highly distinctive methodology: a combination of field-based research, sharply practical policy recommendations, and high-level advocacy. In January 2008 we were named by the Foreign Policy Research Institute, after an international peer survey, as one of the "Top Ten Think Tanks in the World". But we think of ourselves not just as a think tank, but a do tank.
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11 Oct 2007

Afghanistan + 87 others
Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Jan 2006 - mid-2007 (A/62/12)

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— UN General Assembly
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I. Introduction

1. A significant increase in the numbers of persons of concern to UNHCR brought new challenges in 2006. While there was a 14 per cent increase in refugee numbers from the previous year, the Office's involvement, together with other humanitarian partners, in protecting and assisting internally displaced persons (IDPs) under the inter-agency cluster approach, resulted in a doubling of IDP figures. Thanks to better data capturing, many more stateless people have been identified, also swelling numbers.

2. Despite a plethora of complex challenges,

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17 May 1999

Afghanistan + 17 others
"Addressing Humanitarian Crises Through Global Solidarity: Is It Possible? Is It Effective?"

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— UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Remarks by Mrs Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia "Addressing Humanitarian Crises Through Global Solidarity: Is It Possible? Is It Effective?" Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17 May 1999
Speeches of the High Commissioner

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am very grateful to the Officers, Directors and members of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for inviting me here today. It is a privilege to join your distinguished list of guest

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