The toolkit brings together four years of lessons learned and best practices relating to camps, registration and shelter in the aftermath of an emergency, especially regarding internal displacement.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights clashes in Anbar and CAR
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
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Global emergency overview highlights Syria crisis and the spread of violence in Nigeria and Bangladesh
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
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Global emergency overview highlights tropical cyclone Phailin in India, earthquake in Philippines
Snapshot 08 – 15 October In Syria, heavy fighting is ongoing in Rural Damascus, Dar’a, Aleppo, Idleb and Homs, with government forces making gains in Rural Damascus while the opposition has won ground in Dar’a. Despite the call of al-Qaeda’s leader for opposition fighters to unite,...
CAR + 19 more
690 people killed in Boko Haram violence since May
The latest humanitarian bulletin for West and Central Africa highlights the crisis in Northeast Nigeria and analyses the effects of rain deficits and floods in the region.
Over a million Haitians remain vulnerable and exposed to future shocks
The funding requirements of this year's humanitarian action plan have increased, especially for food security and preparedness and response to the hurricane season.
New report shows progress, highlights challenges in UN cooperation with Haitian Government and people
The UN in Haiti is strongly committed to “accompagnement” of Haiti in its aspirations for greater autonomy, stronger governance, development and reduction in the vulnerability of the majority living in poverty
Haiti: More than 100,000 new cholera cases expected in 2013
The alarming situation of the departmental health systems seems not to be reflected in official information at central level. Should the situation persist, the number of new cholera cases in 2013 may range between 118,000 and 120,000
Humanitarian appeal funding for Haiti drops from 74% in 2010 to 40% in 2012
New infographic highlights drop of level in funding since the earthquake
Indonesia: Floods due to continuous rains and high tides affected 29,000 people in March
HIGHLIGHTS Whirlwinds occurred more frequently than any other natural hazard, affecting some 19,400 people. Floods remained the most devastating disaster, impacting nearly 30,000 people. The Humanitarian Response Fund approved two new projects responding to whirlwind-affected households.
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Asia-Pacific: CERF allocates $55 million for humanitarian emergencies in 2011
DISASTER EVENTS IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC IN 2011 Asia and the Pacific continues to live up to its reputation as the world’s most natural-disaster-prone region. The International Disaster Database, EM-DAT, reports 89 natural-disaster events in the region in 2011. In terms of the number of events,...
Philippines: Mindanao continues to be affected by insecurity, natural hazards, poverty; almost 700,000 need emergency relief, livelihood support
Executive Summary The population of Mindanao continues to be affected by the triple factors of insecurity, natural hazards and poverty. Heavy rains and severe weather that are affecting much of Asia have caused repeated flooding in central and southern Mindanao, displacing the population twice or...
Philippines: Around 29,000 displaced, Insecurity impeding humanitarian response
This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 14 September to 3 November. The next report will be issued on or around 8 December. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • A total of 28,547 people in Basilan and Zamboanga Sibugay had been displaced...
Philippines: Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities remain inadequate in flood evacuation centers
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • Displaced populations are beginning to visit their homes as water levels continue to recede in some parts of Cotabato City. • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities remain inadequate in Evacuation Centers. • Population tracking and camp management in Evacuation...