Article 11 of the CRPD specifically requires States Parties, in accordance with their obligations under international law, to take all necessary measures to ensure the protection and safety of...
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Inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action: 39 examples of field practices, and learnings from 20 countries, for all phases of humanitarian response
On December 3rd, CBM, Humanity & Inclusion – Handicap International (HI), and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by releasing a...
International Disaster Risk Reduction Day in Nepal
13 October is designated as International Day for Disaster Reduction to promote a global culture of disaster reduction, including disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. Every year the...
Typhoon Haiyan - One Year Report
It is one year since Typhoon Haiyan swept across the Philippines, killing over 6,000 people and affecting more than 14 million. Since then, CBM and partners have been working to ensure that persons...
After the typhoon
Gordon Rattray, Communications Coordinator for CBM’s Emergency Response Unit, reports on rebuilding health services in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan and details why people with...
Six month report - Typhoon Haiyan
It has been six months since Typhoon Haiyan swept across the Philippines, killing over 6,000 people and affecting more than 14 million. Since then, CBM and partners have been working to ensure that...
Typhoon Haiyan
Working to ensure persons with disabilities are not forgotten One of the strongest typhoons ever to hit land has slammed the Philippines, forcing millions to take shelter. Super Typhoon Haiyan...
CBM’s response to tropical storm Washi
February 2012. Tropical storm Washi hit the southern Philippines between 16 and 18 December 2011, causing tremendous damage. More than 1,200 died and over 6,000 were injured. Overall, 1.1 million...
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Floods in Southeast Asia and Central America
October 2011: Natural disasters are hitting hard in Southeast Asia and Central America at present. CBM and its partners are monitoring the situation on a daily basis. The impact of a natural disaster...