The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) has published a new research article identifying the unique security issues of urban environments, and the impact of these dynamics on a humanitarian...
Safety & Security
Introduction
This page brings together the most relevant information on aid worker safety and security from ReliefWeb's extensive collection of humanitarian content. The two main columns show substantive reports such as safety manuals and guidelines, statistical reports on security incidents involving aid workers, and analysis of the implications of engaging with private security providers and the role of peacekeepers in humanitarian interventions.
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Good Practices, lessons learned, and the unique challenges affecting security risk management in urban humanitarian responses
oPt + 16 more
Attacks on Health Care - Bi-Monthly News Brief (01 - 13 November 2023)
At Least 1843 Attacks on Health Care So Far in 2023 Monitoring by Insecurity Insight has identified at least 1843 attacks on health care in 62 countries and territories between 01 January and 21...
Issue Brief: Attacks on healthcare and Impacts on Physical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Services in the Gaza Strip (November 2023)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that at least 521 people, including 16 medical workers, have been killed in 137 “attacks on health care” in Gaza as of November 12. On 15th October...
News
Statement by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on the killing of a WHO team member in Deir-ez-Zor, 26 March 2024 [EN/AR]
I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Eng. Emad Shehab, a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) professional who served on the World Health Organization (WHO) team in Deir-ez-Zor City, Syria. On...
oPt + 1 more
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, 26 March 2024
(As delivered) Mr. President, Members of the Security Council, Before turning to the report, I wish to acknowledge the important message from this Council in yesterday’s passage of resolution 2728...
Secretary-General's remarks at press encounter with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry of Egypt [full transcript]
Assalam alaikum, My dear friend, Minister [Sameh] Shoukry, thank you very much for your warm welcome. Egypt is a global pillar of peace – and today I had the opportunity to discuss a number of vital...
Evaluation & Lessons Learned
La salud mental importa: Informe de progreso de la salud mental y las actividades de apoyo psicosocial dentro del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja, octubre 2023
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La santé mentale compte: Rapport sur les progrès en matière de santé mentale (SM) et d'activités de soutien psychosocial (SPS) au sein du Mouvement International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissante-Rouge, octobre 2023
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Evaluation of the UNICEF L3 response in Afghanistan (August 2021–March 2023) - Final Evaluation Report
Executive Summary Introduction This evaluation examines UNICEF’s Level 3 response to the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, which lasted between September 2021 and June 2023. The evaluation...
Maps and Infographics
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Gaza Strip: Access Constraints on Humanitarian Aid (27 March 2024)
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PRCS’s Al-Amal Hospital is Out of Service [EN/AR]
(Al-Bireh - Gaza: 3/26/2024): The Palestine Red Crescent Society announces that the Society’s Al-Amal Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis has been taken out of service and has stopped working...
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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported humanitarian impact, 26 March 2024 at 15:00
KEY FIGURES 32,490 Palestinian fatalities Source: MoH Gaza ~1.7million internally displaced persons (75% of Gaza) Source: UNRWA 1.1 million people projected to face catastrophic levels of food...