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This update provides information on the protection environment in Somalia, including apparent violations of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law as reported during the last two weeks...

Summary of DREF Review Key Findings During the Tropical Cyclone Pat (TC Pat) emergency response, Cook Island Red Cross (CIRC) staff and volunteers were the first one on the ground for emergency...

Executive summary Thank you Sincere thanks to the staff of VRCS particularly the CEO of VRCS, Jacqueline de Gaillande for hosting the workshop and Disaster Management support officer, Henry Jackson...

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES People have started fleeing their homes to seek refuge in surrounding villages following declarations that the Al Shabaab strongholds in Afgooye, Kismayo, Baidoa, Marka...

Jenny Aker, Rachid Boumnijel, Amanda McClelland, and Niall Tierney Conditional and unconditional cash transfers often help improve development outcomes, yet their costs to program recipients and...

I. BRIEF SUMMARY The Turkish Red Crescent, immediately after having been informed of the disaster, alarmed all its units over the country and established its Crisis Management Desks in the Disaster...

The Turkish Red Crescent, immediately after having been informed of the disaster, alarmed all its units over the country and established its Crisis Management Desks in the Disaster Management Center...

This bulletin is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The Italian Red Cross, with the support of the International Federation of...

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES · Tensions remain high in the region as Kenyan troops advance further in Somalia in pursuit of Al-Shabaab militants. · Non-essential humanitarian operations in Dadaab...

Este informe es un producto de la Sala de Situación Humanitaria. Cubre el período del 18/10/2011 al 03/11/2011 El IDEAM informó que oficialmente se dio inicio a la segunda Ola Invernal y es muy...

In remote areas of Niger, families at risk of hunger are now using 'smart' cards to withdraw the cash they receive as part of a WFP food assistance programme. Villagers are thrilled with the new...

COPENHAGEN, 4 November 2011 – UNICEF announced the opening of its first humanitarian transit hub for nutrition supplies destined for Somalia. Situated in the port of Dubai, the new warehouse will...

On 9 - 10 November, some 30 Pacific Rim countries will take part in a tsunami warning exercise, PacWave11, organized under the aegis of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). The...

Period covered by this Operations Update: 1 to 4 November 2011. Appeal target (current): CHF 10,421,025. Appeal coverage: Up to 4 th November 2011 the level of the appeal coverage has reached 28 %,...

Executive Summary The Ushahidi Haiti Project (UHP) was a volunteer-driven effort to produce a crisis map after the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The project represents an impressive proof of...

Details of response Emergency: Floods and mudslides in Guatemala Date of emergency: Since 10 October 2011 Requesting member: CIEDEG DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY: On 10 th October the Tropical Depression...

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate...

Period covered by this Update: 1 June 2011 to 30 September 2011 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,811,530 Appeal coverage: 38% Appeal history: The Emergency Appeal was launched on the 8 th of April 2011...

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES • The data from the recently completed joint UN-Government Detailed Needs Assessment is being analyzed and Clusters will develop their response plans accordingly allowing...